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The O’Kane family continued its long association with the West London Irish Society (WLIS) at the recent annual fund raising dinner held at the Clayton Chiswick Hotel on 8^th October. The gift boxes, hampers and raffle prizes were sponsored by O’Kane Irish Foods and just over £20,000 was raised on the night.

Established in 1953, the primary goal of the WLIS was to bring Irish emigrants together and encourage social interaction. This evolved into fundraising to support a range of causes and organizations that greatly benefit the West London Irish community. These include the O’Kane Family designated charity the Brent Irish Advisory Service.

“We are so pleased to have the continued support of the O’Kane Family, the gift boxes and hampers are a great addition to our events, bringing a real dose of nostalgia to everyone” Mick McCormack Chair WLIS

“The WLIS ball was the first big Irish event I attended as a young teenager, I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Now as an adult, I acknowledge realise the fantastic work it does raising money for deserving causes.”

Daragh O’Kane,

Director O’Kane Irish Foods

Clare’s Irish Biscuits Expands with Exciting New Flavours!

Clare’s Irish Biscuits, a firm favourite in Irish households, has just made snack time even more delicious with the launch of six exciting new products. Known for their commitment to quality and authentic Irish ingredients, Clare’s is now offering an extended range that includes twin packs of individually wrapped biscuits for sharing or enjoying on the go, as well as indulgent luxury cookies.

The new luxury cookies promise to delight every palate, featuring irresistible flavours such as Lemon & White Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Milk Chocolate, Triple Chocolate, and Orange and Cranberry. With their perfect balance of taste and texture, these biscuits are set to become a must have treat, bringing a touch of home grown indulgence to every cupboard.

Congratulations to our team on once again achieving an AA grade in the BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard) audit for Storage and Distribution — marking our ninth consecutive success since our first audit in 2017.

“As outlined in our Quality Policy, we are dedicated to ensuring that every product we handle is stored and delivered safely, legally, and to the highest possible standard. Securing this top grade for the ninth year in a row is a testament to our team’s consistency, professionalism, and ongoing commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.”

Yashar Ansari

Operations Director 

The O’Kane Family has been bringing Iconic Irish brands to the UK since 1975 and this year the baton was passed onto the third generation as Killan, Lorcan and Daragh O’Kane assumed a combined majority shareholding in the company.

“This is a special day in our family and I am proud to act as a custodian of the business over the coming years and for future generations.” Killian O’Kane

“Looks like all those weekends and school holidays were worth it! Seriously though, I am proud of the business my parents have built and I look forward to this next phase with excitement.” Daragh O’Kane

“I have seen at first hand, the commitment and hard work of my parents over the years and it’s a privilege to now join them on the rest of the journey. That we signed the agreement at the very same table on which the American Treaty of Independence was drafted and later signed by Benjamin Franklin was the icing on the cake today.” Lorcan O’Kane

O'Kane Irish Foods is delighted to announce the addition of Cleeve's Irish Confectionery and Hadji Bey Turkish Delights to its product range. These iconic brands evoke a sense of nostalgia, bringing back cherished memories of classic treats that have stood the test of time. By stocking these beloved products, we continue to offer customers a taste of tradition, all while maintaining the high-quality standards they expect. Our aim is to ensure that these favorites are easily accessible for those seeking a sweet reminder of the past.

Eddie O'Kane 

Managing Director

We are pleased to announce the expanded availability of Jam Mallows and O'Kane Porter cakes across even more Tesco stores nationwide. With this expanded distribution, customers across the country can easily enjoy these delicious Irish treats, known for their rich flavors and quality ingredients. O'Kane Irish Foods continues to bring a taste of Ireland to a wider audience, making it easier than ever to enjoy these traditional favorites.

Reshma Shah Oulton

National Accounts Manager

Congratulations to our team for maintaining an AA grade in the BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard) audit for Storage and Distribution for the eighth consecutive year since our first audit in 2017.

"Our primary objective, as stated in our Quality Policy, is to ensure that the products we store and transport to our customers remain safe, legal, and of the highest quality. Achieving and sustaining this high standard demonstrates our unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in our operations."

Yashar Ansari

Operations Director

The aisles are alive with the sound of Irish Music! We are very pleased to announce that we have increased our range of products in 396 supermarkets across the UK, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.

This proves that the demand of Irish food is as high as ever and we are proud to be the largest dedicated Irish Food distributor in the UK, assisting the UK with their hunger for Irish Food. With the recent surge in Irish food products hitting supermarket shelves, food shopping has never been more exciting.

Eddie O'Kane

Managing Director

YourIrishShop had a very successful day at the St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Trafalgar Square 2024

All proceeds were donated to Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) which has been supporting the Irish community since 1978.

The air was filled with lively traditional Irish music and the atmosphere was incredible. The Stall completely sold out within a few hours which demonstrated a high demand for our products. It was a great opportunity to meet our already existing customers and to gain new ones.

We cannot wait to return for 2025!

Megan Dwyer

eCommerce Manager

After successfully testing demand for Smithwicks in the mainland UK market, and after much perseverance we are very pleased to be the first new direct wholesale account opened by Diageo NI (Smithwicks) for many, many years! 

"I was down in our goods-in bay this morning and it was great to see the first direct Smithwicks delivery coming in. Ever since we got the trial stock earlier in the year, I have had so many requests for the extended Smithwicks range over the past few months. Offering a previously hard to source product range gives great credibility not only to us as a specialist supplier of Irish products but also our Irish pub and club customer base." 

Natalia Brengoszewska

Telesales Manager (O'Kane Irish Foods)

After 15 years at Wembley, we have moved to our new home at the LCP Phoenix Trading Estate, Perivale, with 300,000 cubic feet of storage. 

“I have been looking around for about three years now for a suitable facility which would enable us to bring all parts of the business under one roof and whilst a few came up I didn’t feel they were quite right for us. With LCP I’ve found the partner that will allow the business to grow over the next 10 years. That was evident in the flexibility shown from early in the negotiations. I got the impression right from the start that they also believe in long-term progressive relationships rather than the bog standard tenant/landlord relationship.”
 

“Of course, it helps that the location is absolutely ideal for us and the enclosed estate provides peace of mind in terms of security.”

Eddie O'Kane

Managing Partner (O'Kane Irish Foods)

O'Kane Finest Irish cake range added to the ever growing O'Kane own label portfolio.

"We are delighted to have been chosen as the manufcaturer for O'Kane cakes. By staring with a Whiskey cake, porter cake and a tea brack they have selected an excellent quality range of products, lovingly baked by us, using only the best quality, certified Irish ingredients. I am already looking forward to working with the O'Kane team to expand the cake range later in the year."

Brian Seery

Managing Director (Seerys Cakes, Co Carlow, Ireland)