Maria Flynn of Ballymakenny Farm.
On a quiet stretch of road just outside Drogheda, Ballymakenny Farm has managed something rare in Irish agriculture, they have turned the humble potato into a premium product with national recognition. What began as a family’s determination to keep their farm viable has grown into one of the most exciting food stories in the northeast.
Run by husband and wife team David and Maria Flynn, Ballymakenny Farm specialises in heritage and speciality potato varieties, the kind of brightly coloured, uniquely shaped spuds adored by chefs and food lovers and now major retailers.