Stuart Irwin, Ian Leonard and Robin Coughlin from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd on 21 September 2026.
Established in 1972 in the heart of the Glens of Antrim, the Company began with a passion for field-to-fork quality, growing and packing potatoes for leading supermarkets and other grocery chains across Ireland. The Company also produces a range of hand-cooked potato crisps which retail under the Glens of Antrim Crisps brand. The business operates from sites in Cushendall and Ballymena and employs 95 staff.
The agri-food sector has faced significant challenges over the past few years, with businesses up and down the supply chain impacted heavily by rising input costs. For Glens of Antrim, these pressures had a significant and detrimental impact on cashflow. In response, the directors explored a range of options, including refinancing and investment, but sadly, with no solvent options available, they had to take the very difficult decision to request the appointment of the joint administrators.
Following the appointment, the Company has ceased to trade. As a result, and with deep regret, all of the Company’s employees, with the exception of a small skeleton staff retained to support the administrators, have been made redundant. The joint administrators and their specialist employment team will be providing any and all support to those impacted.
Stuart Irwin, managing director at Interpath and joint administrator, said: “Glens of Antrim has been growing and supplying potatoes across Ireland for over 50 years, so this is a tremendously sad outcome for the business, its dedicated team, the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland, and the wider community in Ballymena and Cushendall.”
The joint administrators are now seeking interest in the business and its assets, and would invite any interested parties to make contact with the team at the earliest opportunity via goageneral@interpath.com
