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The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Dawn Meats founder Dan Browne dies aged 88 as tributes pour in for ‘an amazing, successful businessman' and ‘gentleman'
PROMINENT Irish businessman Daniel Browne has died aged 88 his family have confirmed. The Advertisement 2 He passed away yesterday Credit: RTE 2 Tributes have poured in from across the country Credit: Irish Grassland Society He is survived by his wife Kay and four children Paddy, Aoidin, Colm Niall and their partners Dermot, Carmel, Ruth and Angela. He is pre-deceased by his siblings Pat, Hilary and Denis and will be missed by his remaining siblings Molly, Sheila,Catherine, Jim and Barry. He was also an adored grandfather to Danielle, Andrea, Stephen, Luke, Patrick, Faye, Ella, Kate, Leah and Andrew. He will also be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS Dan, as he was known, had been living in He passed away surrounded by his family and in the care of the staff at University Hospital Waterford yesterday. Tributes have remembered Dan as a "highly valued partner" and "an amazing, successful businessman". He graduated from UCD in 1959 with a degree in Agricultural science. Advertisement Most read in Irish News He started his career in researching at the agricultural institute An Foras Talúntais in He returned to his native Cork some time later where, outside Fermoy, he was tasked with establishing a national dairy research centre. SUCESSFUL MOVES Later, moving away from a research focus he became manager of the Cork Marts - IMP plant at Midleton. A year after this move in 1975 he became president of the Irish Grassland Association for a year. Advertisement This move to the meat industry was significant as Dan went on to make one of his best known ventures. He was founded Dawn Meats alongside the Quelly brothers in 1980. He held the position of managing director of the company for 27 years, before becoming a board member in 2007. The company remains largely successful today with over 8,000 employees over 12 countires. Advertisement The popular business man was also the chairman of Bord Bia from 2008 to 2011. 'REMARKABLE LEADER' Dawn Meats paid tribute to their founder describing him as a 'pioneering figure in Irish agriculture". They said in a statement: "He was a remarkable leader and visionary, serving as Managing Director of Dawn Meats for 27 years and developing the business into one of Europe's leading meat processing companies. 'He was also a valued member of the board of Dawn Meats and through his wise counsel, he continued to play a key role in the further success of the company. Advertisement "Through his work at Dawn Meats and his wider contribution to agriculture and the agri-food industry, Mr Browne leaves a lasting legacy and he will be greatly missed." Tributes poured in from many people who remembered Dan for his remarkable business moves and research. Former TD Ned O'Keefe said: "Deepest sympathy to the Browne family on the death of Dan. Dan was a first class researcher in Moore Park and then became an amazing, successful businessman." Global McDonald's system said: "We're so sorry to hear of Dan's passing and offer our sincere condolences to the Browne Family. Advertisement "Dan was a visionary and was always, and always will be, a highly valued partner to our system, ever since 1986." 'INSPIRATION FOR GENERATIONS' Gerry Boyle, Former Director Teagasc paid a heartfelt and length tribute to Dan. He said: "Irish agriculture has lost someone who made an immense contribution. Although he went on to make an huge impact on Ireland's meat industry, it was through his contribution to the establishment of grassland-based dairy research at Teagasc Moorepark that he'll be forever remembered in research circles. "Thanks to Dan's efforts, and those of his pioneering colleagues, Moorepark is now one of the world's leading dairy research centres. Advertisement "His work and his presence at so many events over the years at Moorepark was a source of great inspiration for generations of young researchers." 'WONDERFUL GENTLEMAN' On a personal level man people remembered their friend Dan in heartfelt tributes. One person wrote: "My deepest condolences to the Browne family on the passing of a truly great man. "Among many others, Dan gave me a big break in life for which I am forever grateful." Advertisement Another said: "An absolute Gentleman and a pleasure to have known." And one person said: "What a wonderful gentleman, friend and a legend he was. "We feel so blessed to have known him. Dan leaves an amazing legacy in his beautiful family. "Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. May he rest in peace." Advertisement FUNERAL DETAILS The popular man will repose at his home in Waterford tomorrow evening. His funeral mass will take place on Friday at 11am at St Mary's Church, Ballygunner, Waterford and will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. The family will walk to the church from the family home for 10.30am where condolences can be offered before the mass.
BreakingNews.ie
25-06-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Daniel 'Dan' Browne, co-founder of Dawn Meats, dies aged 88
Daniel 'Dan' Browne the co-founder of Dawn Meats has died at the age of 88. Mr Browne from Grantstown, Waterford, and formerly of Douglas and Fermoy, Co Cork, died peacefully at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) on Tuesday. Advertisement He was managing director of the company for 27 years and was at the helm as it developed into one of Europe's leading meat-processing companies. In a company statement they said Mr Browne was "a pioneering figure in Irish agriculture" who made an "outstanding contribution to the Irish agri-food industry, and the meat industry in particular'. Mr Browne began his career as a research worked with the agricultural research institute An Foras Talúntais (now Teagasc) in Wexford before moving back to Cork in 1959, where he developed a national dairy research centre at Moorepark, outside Fermoy. 15 years later, Mr Browne joined the meat industry, becoming manager of the Cork Marts - IMP plant at Midleton. Advertisement In 1980, along with John Queally and the late Peter Queally, he established Dawn Meats. Mr Browne retired from his role as managing director in 2007 but continued to be a board member of the company. He also chaired the boards of Teagasc from 1993 to 1998 and Bord Bia from 2008 to 2011. "Mr Browne was a pioneering figure in Irish agriculture and made an outstanding contribution to the Irish agri-food industry, and the meat industry in particular," the company statement added. "He was a remarkable leader and visionary, serving as Managing Director of Dawn Meats for 27 years and developing the business into one of Europe's leading meat processing companies. Advertisement 'He was also a valued member of the board of Dawn Meats and through his wise counsel, he continued to play a key role in the further success of the company. Through his work at Dawn Meats and his wider contribution to agriculture and the agri-food industry, Mr Browne leaves a lasting legacy and he will be greatly missed.' Mr Browne is survived by his wife Kay, children Paddy, Aoidin, Colm, Niall and ten grandchildren. His son Niall has served as Chief Executive of Dawn Meats since 2007. Reposal will take place at his family home on Thursday from 2pm to 6pm with his Requiem Mass taking place on Friday at St Mary's Church, Ballygunner at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The company board expressed their deepest sympathies to Mr Browne's family.
Irish Examiner
25-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Tributes paid to Dawn Meats co-founder Dan Browne, a pioneer in Ireland's agri-food industry
Tributes have been paid following the death of a pioneering figure in Ireland's agri-food industry, Dan Browne, who co-founded global food giant Dawn Meats and helped grow it into a €3bn-a-year business. Mr Browne, who came from a farming background in Douglas, Co Cork, died peacefully at University Hospital Waterford on Tuesday, surrounded by his family. He was 88. The board of Dawn Meats — which today has annual revenue of €3bn and employs 8,000 people globally — led the tributes, describing Mr Browne as a visionary leader in Irish agriculture who made a profound impact on the agri-food and meat sectors. 'He was a remarkable leader and visionary, serving as Managing Director of Dawn Meats for 27 years and developing the business into one of Europe's leading meat processing companies,' the company said. 'He was also a valued member of the board of Dawn Meats and through his wise counsel, he continued to play a key role in the further success of the company. 'Through his work at Dawn Meats and his wider contribution to agriculture and the agri-food industry, Mr Browne leaves a lasting legacy and he will be greatly missed.' Mr Browne began his career as a research scientist. He worked with An Foras Talúntais, the agricultural research institute, initially at the grassland research centre at Johnstown Castle, Wexford, before moving back to Cork in 1959, where he developed a national dairy research centre at Moorepark, outside Fermoy. As the third scientist hired at Moorepark, he played a central role in developing it into a world-class research centre over the next 15 years. In 1974, he left research to join the meat industry, becoming manager of the Cork Marts IMP plant in Midleton. In 1980, Mr Browne co-founded Dawn Meats in Waterford alongside John Queally and the late Peter Queally, serving as managing director for 27 years. Under his leadership, the company rapidly expanded into one of Europe's top meat processors. He retired as managing director in 2007 but continued to serve on the board and advise senior management as the business grew to employ over 8,000 people in 12 countries, generating more than €3bn in annual revenue. The company sources grass-fed cattle and lamb from over 40,000 family farms for processing at its 11 Irish and 13 UK sites, exporting to more than 50 countries. It processes approximately one million cattle and 3.5 million sheep annually. In 2011, Mr Browne received an honorary doctorate of science from UCD, his alma mater, in recognition of his vision, innovation, and outstanding contribution to agriculture. He chaired the board at Teagasc from 1993 to 1998, led Bord Bia from 2008 to 2011, and had been chair of Waterford Airport since 2010. Mr Browne is survived by his wife Kay, children Paddy, Aoidín, Colm, Niall, and ten grandchildren. Niall has served as CEO of Dawn Meats since 2007. His requiem mass will take place at 11am on Friday at St Mary's Church, Ballygunner, Waterford, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Read More Cork publican Benny McCabe hails city revival with opening of The Fountain bar
Irish Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Dawn Meats co-founder and agri-food entrepreneur Dan Browne dies
Dan Browne, the agri-food entrepreneur and businessman who co-founded Dawn Meats, one of the largest meat companies in Europe, has died at the age of 88. Described as a pioneering figure in Irish agriculture, Browne, originally from Douglas in Cork, founded Dawn Meats along with brothers Peter and John Queally in 1980. He served as the company's managing director for 27 years, developing the business into one of the leading players in the processing sector. The company employs more than 8,000 staff in 12 countries and has an annual revenue of over €3 billion. READ MORE Browne retired from the role in 2007 but continued to be a board member of Dawn and a key adviser to the company's leadership. Browne started his career as a research scientist with An Foras Talúntais (AFT) which later evolved into Teagasc. He is credited with developing the State's national dairy research centre on a then derelict farm at Moorepark, near Fermoy in Co Cork. In the 1970s, he left the world of research and joined the meat industry, becoming manager of the Cork Marts — IMP plant at Midleton, eventually going on to co-found Dawn with John Queally and the late Peter Queally. 'It is with great sadness that Dawn Meats announces the passing of its co-founder Daniel (Dan) Browne today at the age of 88,' Dawn Meats said in a statement. 'The board of Dawn Meats wishes to express its deepest condolences to Mr Browne's wife, Kay, and his family at this difficult time,' it said.
RTÉ News
25-06-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Dawn Meats co-founder Daniel (Dan) Browne dies at age 88
Dawn Meats has announced that its co-founder Daniel (Dan) Browne, has died aged 88. The company described Mr Browne as "a pioneering figure in Irish agriculture" who made an "outstanding contribution to the Irish agri-food industry, and the meat industry in particular". He served as managing director of Dawn Meats for 27 years and oversaw its development into one of Europe's leading meat-processing companies. In a statement, the board of the company expressed its "deepest condolences to Mr Browne's wife, Kay, and his family at this difficult time". Mr Browne came from a farming background in Douglas, Co Cork and started his career as a research scientist. He worked with the agricultural research institute An Foras Talúntais in Wexford (the precursor to Teagasc), before moving back to Cork in 1959, where he developed a national dairy research centre at Moorepark, outside Fermoy. In 1974, Mr Browne joined the meat industry, becoming manager of the Cork Marts - IMP plant at Midleton. Six years later, along with John Queally and the late Peter Queally, he established Dawn Meats. Mr Browne retired from his role as managing director in 2007 but continued to be a board member of the company. He also chaired the boards of Teagasc from 1993 to 1998 and Bord Bia from 2008 to 2011.
