A family business, built to last

From a small bakery in Cork to a trusted partner for retailers and foodservice across Ireland - our story is one of craft, care and doing things properly.

Where it all started »

Where it all started

Historic photograph of a family member and child standing inside the original O'Keeffe's bakery beside racks of freshly baked bread.
Historic photograph of a family member and child standing inside the original O'Keeffe's bakery beside racks of freshly baked bread.
Historic photograph of bakery staff inspecting freshly baked loaves during the early years of O'Keeffe's Family Bakery.

1984: The Beginning

What started as a small, family-run bakery in Cork was built on traditional methods, quality ingredients and a commitment to doing things properly - earning trust one customer at a time.

Historic photograph of a family member and child visiting the construction site of the new O'Keeffe's bakery.
Historic photograph of a family member and child visiting the construction site of the new O'Keeffe's bakery.
Selection of freshly baked white, seeded and poppy seed bread rolls stacked together in a basket.
Selection of freshly baked white, seeded and poppy seed bread rolls stacked together in a basket.

1990’s: Growing Demand

As demand grew, so did our range - expanding into par-baked breads and supplying a wider network of retail and foodservice partners across Ireland while maintaining the same focus on consistency and quality.

Early construction of the steel framework for the new O'Keeffe's bakery facility.
Early construction of the steel framework for the new O'Keeffe's bakery facility.
Two men standing inside a large, partially constructed building with a dirt floor, metal framing, and open sides, with parked vehicles and buildings visible outside.
Two men standing inside a large, partially constructed building with a dirt floor, metal framing, and open sides, with parked vehicles and buildings visible outside.

2002: Investment & Scale

A move to a purpose-built bakery in Ballincollig allowed us to invest in specialist equipment, expand production capacity and support continued growth without compromising on quality or reliability.

Traditional Irish fruit soda bread dusted with flour and baked with raisins, displayed on a wooden board.
Traditional Irish fruit soda bread dusted with flour and baked with raisins, displayed on a wooden board.
Assortment of freshly iced doughnuts with chocolate, vanilla and strawberry glazes displayed on a rustic wooden table.
Assortment of freshly iced doughnuts with chocolate, vanilla and strawberry glazes displayed on a rustic wooden table.
Freshly baked traditional tart with a slice removed, lightly dusted with icing sugar and served on baking paper.
Freshly baked traditional tart with a slice removed, lightly dusted with icing sugar and served on baking paper.

Today: A Modern Bakery with Values

Operating 24/5 with over 140 staff, we supply leading retailers and foodservice partners across Ireland - combining modern production with the same family values and long-term thinking we started with.

Three generations of O'Keeffes men dressed in black tuxedos with bow ties standing indoors, smiling.
Three generations of O'Keeffes men dressed in black tuxedos with bow ties standing indoors, smiling.

Still family-owned.
Still hands on.

Now a second-generation business, O’Keeffe’s continues to be led by the family - with decisions shaped by long-term thinking, care for our people and pride in what we produce. We’ve grown over the years, but we’ve never lost sight of what matters: consistency, trust and doing right by our customers.

A workplace built on
fairness and opportunity

We believe that how we treat our people matters. That’s why we take a transparent and measurable approach to creating an inclusive workplace.

Reflecting strong female representation in senior roles, the company has a negative gender pay gap. We continue to focus on improving balance and opportunity across all levels of the business.

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Meet the Team

  • Portrait of Stephen O'Keeffe from O'Keeffe's Family Bakery.

    Stephen O'Keeffe

    MANAGER DIRECTOR

  • Portrait of Peter O'Sullivan from O'Keeffe's Family Bakery.

    Peter O'Sullivan

    COMMERCIAL MANAGER

  • Portrait of Gordon Turnbull from O'Keeffe's Family Bakery.

    Gordon Turnbull

    CFO

  • Portrait of Margarete Morski from O'Keeffe's Family Bakery.

    Margarete Morski

    PRODUCTION MANAGER

  • Portrait of Magda Karczewska from O'Keeffe's Family Bakery.

    Magda Karczewska

    ASST. PRODUCTION MANAGER

  • Portrait of Sean O'Sullivan from O'Keeffe's Family Bakery.

    Sean O'Sullivan

    MAINTENANCE MANAGER

  • Portrait of Emily O'Mahony from O'Keeffe's Family Bakery.

    Emily O'Mahony

    QUALITY MANAGER

  • Portrait of Stephen O'Keeffe Jnr from O'Keeffe's Family Bakery.

    Stephen O'Keeffe Jnr

    SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER

  • Portrait of Kate O'Driscoll from O'Keeffe's Family Bakery.

    Kate O'Driscoll

    HR MANAGER

Rooted in Cork. Serving across Ireland.

From our bakery in Ballincollig, we’ve spent over 40 years supplying partners across Ireland - building long-term relationships based on reliability, consistency and trust.