Our Story
About Us
Three generations of Irish family ownership since 1940
Founded 1940
L. Connaughton & Sons Ltd is a family-run business serving the travel retail ecosystem since 1940. From our origins in Dublin docklands to our modern three-acre Clonshaugh base, we have grown into Ireland's leading bonded supplier across six channels.
We supply airlines, ferries, airports, diplomatic missions, retail distributors and cross-border operators — all from a single bonded, SAP-enabled base in Clonshaugh, Dublin.
Our bonded warehouse status allows us to supply duty-free goods to vessels and aircraft, providing significant cost savings to our clients. We hold membership with the International Ship Suppliers & Services Association (ISSA).
Three generations of owner-led management means every client gets a direct line to decision-makers. One call, one decision, same day.
Why Connaughton
Family Owned
Three generations, owner-led, hands-on from top down.
Bonded & Compliant
Customs-approved facility. Duty-free supply under bond.
SAP-Enabled
Live stock and order visibility across all channels.
Owned Fleet
Temperature-controlled rigids. No subcontracting.
85 Years in the Making
A story worth reading
From Lawrence Connaughton Snr loading bonded goods at Grand Canal Quay in 1940, to the 35,000 sq ft Clonshaugh facility today — eight decades of unbroken family ownership, each chapter building on the last.
Read the full historyOur Values
Our DNA
Reliability
We deliver when we say we will. No excuses, no surprises.
Compliance
Bonded, audited, and fully compliant with Revenue and customs requirements.
Precision
Airline-spec, ferry-spec, retail-ready. Every order packed to specification.
Responsiveness
Same-day dispatch. Emergency replenishment. One call, one decision.
Transparency
SAP-enabled live stock visibility. You always know where your stock is.
Ownership
Family-owned and owner-operated. The people who answer the phone make the decisions.
Flexibility
Six channels, one partner. We adapt to your requirements, not the other way around.
Experience
85 years in the business. We have seen it all and know how to handle it.
Three generations. One number to call.
Owner-led from top to bottom. When you call us, you speak to someone who can make a decision.
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