Fisherman's Friend Ireland

Fisherman's Friend Ireland Welcome to the official Facebook fan page for Fisherman's Friend in Ireland. It was therefore these first consumers who gave us the name Fisherman's Friend.

Our Story...

Way back in 1865 the town of Fleetwood in Lancashire on the North West coast of England was a thriving community and was very much the centre of the United Kingdom's fishing industry. Fishermen young and old from the region used to depart on long fishing voyages from Fleetwood into the hostile and unwelcoming conditions of the North Sea and the Arctic Circle. Conditions were tough an

d you had to be strong to continue on these voyages and many of the fishermen would suffer from coughs, cold and bronchial problems from the prolonged freezing cold and hostile weather. One of the first residents of Fleetwood was a young pharmacist by the name of James Lofthouse. Amongst the many very effective treatments and remedies that James Lofthouse created was an extremely strong liquid containing menthol and eucalyptus, which helped relieve problems experienced by fishermen in the harsh conditions. To make it easier to transport at sea, James Lofthouse made this liquid into small lozenges, which were much favoured by the local fishermen, who soon began referring to the miracle lozenges as their "Friends" and would not leave shore without them. Visitors from industrial areas to the nearby coastal resorts soon discovered the effectiveness of the lozenges and news began to spread throughout the whole country and demand for James Lofthouse's Original Extra Strong lozenges began to grow. Fisherman's Friend is now available in over 100 countries around the world and is loved for it's strong taste and soothing properties. Fisherman's Friend remains a family business with dedication to making the highest quality product.

From the first serve to match point, keep Fisherman’s Friend close by. 🎾
29/08/2026

From the first serve to match point, keep Fisherman’s Friend close by. 🎾

Always within reach when you need it most.
26/08/2026

Always within reach when you need it most.

Thrilled to be supporting Euro Surf Junior - European Surf Championships! 🏄‍♀️The biggest Junior surfing contest ever to...
25/08/2026

Thrilled to be supporting Euro Surf Junior - European Surf Championships! 🏄‍♀️

The biggest Junior surfing contest ever to hit Irish shores is coming to Bundoran, Donegal, with the very best young surfers from across Europe battling it out for the coveted European Surfing Federation Junior Championship titles.

21/08/2026

Adventure's better with a buddy. 🌊

Wherever the day takes you, take a Fisherman's Friend along.

21/08/2026

Adventure’s better with a buddy. 🌊

Wherever the day takes you, take a Fisherman’s Friend along.

New besties who trade friendship bracelets? Nice.Ones who trade Fisherman's Friend? Iconic.Always by your side 💚
18/08/2026

New besties who trade friendship bracelets? Nice.

Ones who trade Fisherman's Friend? Iconic.

Always by your side 💚

When the breath goes strong, go stronger! 💙
16/08/2026

When the breath goes strong, go stronger! 💙

Can't beat a classic... unless it's Blackcurrant. 💜Who's reaching for this one?
12/08/2026

Can't beat a classic... unless it's Blackcurrant. 💜

Who's reaching for this one?

Some classics never go out of style!
10/08/2026

Some classics never go out of style!

Teaser Tuesday Time! What belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do? 🤔
04/08/2026

Teaser Tuesday Time! What belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do? 🤔

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Valeo Foods, Merrywell Industrial Estate, Ballymount, Dublin 12
Dublin

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+35314051500

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