About Us

Twomeys Bakery is a fourth generation family bakery, nestled in the heart of west Co. Limerick in the village of Dromcollogher. Established in 1901, we are one of Ireland’s oldest family bakeries.

The Twomey name is synonymous with quality baking. Our team has a wealth of baking experience and craftsmanship, and we take immense pride in perfecting our product, ensuring that it is of the highest quality possible. A range of fresh Artisan Breads, Cakes & Tarts are produced on a daily basis in our purpose built facility.

The Twomey’s range is distributed nationwide.

1901

Establishment

James Fitzgerald establishes Fitzgerald’s
Bakery & Grocery Store
Deliveries are made via horse-drawn cart to
local communities surrounding Dromcollogher
Business continues to operate through
significant civil upheaval due to the War of
Independence & WW1

1901

1940

Continuation

James Fitzgerald passes the
business to his daughter, Kitty and
her husband, Tom Twomey
Name change to Twomey’s Bakery
Fleet of delivery vans are purchased to
allow for wider deliveries to West
Limerick/North Cork areas

1940

1980

Early Expansion

Tom Twomey passes the business to his son,
Pat Twomey and his wife, Eileen
Significant capital investments are made, with
the construction of two plant extensions, the
acquisition of Aherns Bakery & improvements
to machinery
A chain of four Twomey’s Coffee & Cake
Shops are launched across Limerick & Cork

1980

2000

Rapid Growth

Further investment to the plant in
the form of a third extension
Operating model change to focus on
Supplying products directly to supermarkets
New innovative range of products rolled out
with huge success, such as Twomey’s polski
chleb
Customer base is greatly expanded and now
stretches to include the greater Munster
region

2000

2020

Business Change

Twomey’s launch a hugely successful
nationwide partnership with Aldi
Significant investment made in future
proofing production facility & environs
Operating model change to focus on high
volume Customers

2020

2022

Future

Pat Twomey’s son, Patrick, joins
the business
Successful grant aided capital
investment project to the value of
€500k launched
Signing of three year Exclusivity
deal with Aldi to further strengthen
a highly successful partnership

2022

“Quality is at the heart of everything we do here at Twomey’s Bakery, and we have an amazing team
working with us, helping us to maintain the highest standards.

We are continuously evolving and adapting to an ever-changing business climate, but we always
strive to maintain the traditions that have been passed down through generations of our family.

I’m so proud to continue our family’s tradition of producing superior baked products that have that
comforting taste of home.”

Patrick Twomey

Managing Director, Twomeys Bakery

Great Grandson of Company founder, James Fitzgerald