Senior Kilkenny figure announces retirement from Tirlán Board
Tirlán Co‑operative Society Limited has confirmed that John G. Murphy has announced his intention to retire from the Board of the Co‑operative.
John has made a significant contribution to Tirlán over many years, serving on the Co-op Board since 2010 and as Chairperson from October 2020 to May 2026.
He has also served as a Director on the Glanbia plc Board since June 2010.
During his tenure, Mr Murphy provided strong leadership through a period of substantial transformation for the organisation, including the successful completion of the Co‑op’s strategic evolution and the return to full ownership by farmer members.
Chairperson Gerard O’Brien said: “On behalf of Tirlán Co-op, I would like to thank the outgoing Board Member John G. Murphy for his leadership and dedication to his role especially as Chairperson for the five and a half years.
“He presided over a period of transformational change for the organisation, culminating in farmers returning to full ownership of the Irish business and very significant value distribution to our Co-op’s Members. He can be extremely proud of his contribution as a Board Member and as a Chairperson of the Tirlán Board.”
A process will now commence in line with Tirlán Co-op Rules and election procedures to appoint a Board Director to represent the North Wexford/East Wicklow region.
Tirlán Co‑op will keep Members informed of developments as this process progresses.
Tirlán Co‑operative Society Limited (“Tirlán Co‑op”) has confirmed that, following the recent share transactions, there will be a change to its representation on the Board of Glanbia plc.
In line with the Relationship Agreement between the two organisations, it has been agreed that Tirlán’s representation on the Glanbia plc Board will decrease from two directors to one with effect from 5 August 5, 2026. John Murphy and Wiliam Carroll will retire from the Glanbia plc Board with effect on August 4, 2026.
It is proposed that Tirlán Chairperson Gerard O’Brien will be appointed to the Glanbia plc Board as a non-executive director effective August 5, as the nominee of Tirlán. Ger previously served on the Board between 1 June 2024 and 11 June 2025. Following this change, the Glanbia plc Board will be comprised of 10 Directors: two Executive Directors, the Group Chair and seven Non-Executive Directors of whom one is nominated by Tirlán.