Waterford businessman and Dawn Meats co-founder Peter Queally has died.
Peter and his brother John, from Kill, Co Waterford, founded Dawn Meats with their business partner Dan Browne in 1980.
Dawn Meats is now one of Europe’s biggest privately owned meat processing companies, with over 20 production facilities in Ireland and the UK, and 10 sales offices in Europe and Asia.
Dawn Meats revenues top €2bn and the company employs over 7,200 staff in eight countries.
The wider Arrow Group of companies, set up by the Queallys, has interests in a wide array of businesses, ranging from meat processing and pet food to cold stores, water and property.
Peter Queally is survived by his wife Eileen, children Liam, Marie-Louise, Ivor, Aisling, Barbara, Irene, Cathal and Rebecca, grandchildren and wider family.
Ibec tribute
Ibec CEO Danny McCoy has extended his condolences to the Queally family: "Peter Queally was an innovative leader within the Irish food sector. Alongside his brother John and Dan Browne, he built Dawn Meats into one of the most successful meat processing companies in Europe, employing over 8,000 staff in 12 countries.
"Peter exhibited an exceptional dedication to ethical and environmentally conscious beef production through his leadership.
"He consistently championed Irish business and his absence will be deeply felt, not only within the food sector but also the wider business community. My thoughts are with his wife Eileen, his children and the wider Queally family at this sad time."
Funeral details are available on RIP.ie here.
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