About us

H.J.Nolan (Dublin) Ltd. is Ireland's leading producer of quality Irish seafood and one of the few remaining family-run fish businesses in the country. Established in 1921, three generations of the Nolan family have developed the company's reputation for innovative, excellent quality products. Nolans commitment is to consistently provide customers at home and abroad with the traditional good taste and texture that is it's hallmark.

They provide a range of seafood products but is probably best known for its smoked salmon with nearly a century of expertise as one of Dublin's oldest smokeries. Its distinctive light smoky flavour and smooth silky texture gives a mouth-watering succulent taste that is unique to Nolans. 'Our goal is not to produce a good salmon but to produce the very best salmon that we can', says George Nolan, Managing Director and Grandson of the founder, Harry Nolan.

They provide a range of seafood products but is probably best known for its smoked salmon with nearly a century of expertise as one of Dublin's oldest smokeries. Its distinctive light smoky flavour and smooth silky texture provides gives a mouth-watering succulent taste that is unique to Nolans. 'Our goal is not to produce a good salmon but to produce the very best salmon that we can', says George Nolan, Managing Director and great-grandson of the founder, Harry Nolan.

Photo Captions
(1) The Nolan crew in the 1920's including H.J.Nolan, brother Charles Nolan, Jim and Paddy Brady.
(2) As it is today: Jim Lawler (Financial Controller), Matt Farrell (Sales Manager), Vincent Nolan (Chairman), George Nolan (Managing Director), Kevin Brady (Director/ IT Manager & Company Secretary), David Waters (Export Sales) and Matt Davern (Fresh Fish Sales).


The company has its headquarters in Dublin, the Irish capital, and is also located at two of the country's largest fishing ports, Killybegs and Howth. Howth Fish Sales Ltd, a subsidiary of H.J.Nolan, is responsible for operating the leading whitefish auction at Howth. While the company's operation in Killybegs acts as a packing and distribution point for the northwest of the country.

Nolans products are produced under strict hygiene controls in accordance with EU Directive 493/91.
The company has its headquarters in Dublin, the Irish capital, and is also located at two of the country's largest fishing ports, Killybegs and Howth. Howth Fish Sales Ltd, a subsidiary of H.J.Nolan, is responsible for operating the leading whitefish auction at Howth. While the company's operation in Killybegs acts as a packing and distribution point for the northwest of the country.

Nolans products are produced under strict hygiene controls in accordance with EU Directive 493/91.

Points of interest...
* 67 boats land their catch to Nolans at Killybegs in County Donegal and at Howth harbour in Dublin.
* Fish auctions are held about 3 times a week at the Nolans depot in Howth, Killybegs and Kilkeel.
* Twice a day, refrigerated trucks collect salmon from the west of Ireland and transport the fresh catch to Dublin.
* All of our Atlantic salmon is graded for size and quality before being blast frozen. This ensures a consistent supply of top quality salmon throughout the year.