Silver Hill Duck commences construction of new processing facility

Silver Hill Duck has officially marked the commencement of construction of its new state-of-the-art processing facility at its headquarters in Emyvale.

An event to mark the commencement was attended by Minister of State for the Department of Enterprise Niamh Smyth, alongside representatives from Enterprise Ireland, Monaghan County Council and local public representatives.

The development represents a significant milestone in the company’s long-term growth strategy and marks a major investment in the region.

Supported by grant assistance from Enterprise Ireland, the project reflects the strategic importance of Ireland’s food production sector and export growth.

The new facility, spanning approximately 5,500 square metres, will substantially increase production capacity.

Output is expected to grow from approximately 80,000 ducks per week to 120,000 ducks per week, enabling the company to meet increasing demand across both domestic and international markets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency and food safety.

The project is also expected to deliver considerable economic benefits to the region, including job creation during the construction phase and the development of new long-term roles once operational.

These opportunities will span production, engineering and support services, contributing to local employment and skills development.

Speaking at the event, Managing Director of Silver Hill Duck, Micheál Briody, said the commencement of this new processing facility marked a "major step forward" for the business.

Meanwhile, Minister of State Niamh Smyth also welcomed the development, saying Silver Hill Duck is "one of Ireland's great agri-food success stories and one of Monaghan’s great success stories."