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Northern Ireland


From Coleslaw To Christmas Oats: An Armagh Manufacturer’s Journey With M&S
Co. Armagh-based Avondale Foods has grown from a family farm in Craigavon to one of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable food producers.
Dec 8, 2025


What's Putting UK Businesses At Risk In 2024?
According to new research by Marsh McLennan, economic and financial challenges (43%), cyber threats (39%) and people-related risks (38%)...
Oct 9, 2024


Carrickfergus Menswear Designer Marks 100 Years
Douglas & Grahame, a family-owned men’s fashion house based in Carrickfergus is marking its first 100 years in business. Chaired by...
Apr 16, 2024


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Malachy Donnelly
We are delighted to announce that Malachy Donnelly of MDE Installations has been included within the inaugural Family Business United...
Jul 13, 2023


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Trevor Annon
We are delighted to announce that Trevor Annon of The Mount Charles Group has been included within the inaugural Family Business United...
Jul 13, 2023


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Gavin Annon
We are delighted to announce that Gavin Annon of The Mount Charles Group has been included within the inaugural Family Business United...
Jul 10, 2023


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Alan Lowry
We are delighted to announce that Alan Lowry of Environmental Street Furniture (‘ESF’) has been included within the inaugural Family...
Jul 10, 2023


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Ronnie Coote
We are delighted to announce that Ronnie Coote of Coote Engineering has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family...
Jul 10, 2023


Family Business Insight – The Next Generation
Paul Andrews is joined by Jacqui Jackson, fourth generation owner and leader of Thomas Jardine and consultant to family firms exploring...
Jul 13, 2021


Resilience & The Family Firm
Prior to the onset of the global pandemic Dr Linda Murphy (Lecturer – Management, Cork University Business School) and Dr Giovanna...
Jul 13, 2021


Snap Learning – Engaging, Challenging and Getting The Best From Your Team In The New Normal
Paul Andrews talks to Ally Maughan, CEO of People Puzzles to identify some of the ways that family businesses should respond to the...
Jul 13, 2021


Snap Learning – Building Robust Systems To Help Deal With The New Normal
Paul Andrews speaks to Steve Clarke from Freeman Clarke about the way family businesses can use systems to manage risk and improve...
Jul 13, 2021


Revival Of Traditional Family Businesses
Almost a quarter of business owners have employed relatives in recent months according to latest research – sparking a revival of...
Aug 26, 2020


Running The Family Business At Mash Direct
Martin and Tracy Hamilton are the owners of Mash Direct, a family-owned farming and food production enterprise launched in 2004 in County...
Jul 6, 2020


Diversifying The Family Farm At Cavanagh Free Range Eggs
Cavanagh Free Range Eggs is a friendly family run business established since March 2012 and based in the beautiful lakelands of County...
Jul 6, 2020


The UK Family Business Survey 2019
The results of the 2019 Family Business Survey published by Family Business United are in and the family business community has spoken. ...
Nov 25, 2019

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