Lir Agri milks research to reach full potential

Lir makes biosecurity products for farmers, including detergents, descalers, sterilisers and disinfectants

Michael Savage, founder, Lir Agri Picture: James Flynn

For Longford-based analytical chemist Michael Savage, a future in business was always on the cards.

“I worked in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector for just under five years after I graduated, but I had wanted to run my own company from a young age,” said Savage, who established Lir Agri in Granard in 2013.

Four years on, the company’s 12-strong workforce is set to rise to 18 following the move to new ...