Ireland's Family-Owned Sweet Company Since the 1980s
SweetCo is a proudly Irish, family-owned confectionery business with over 30 years of experience supplying sweets, chocolate and confectionery products throughout Ireland.
Founded by James McGinley in Ardara, Co. Donegal during the 1980s, the business became Ardara Sweet Co. Ltd. in 1998 and has grown to become one of Ireland's leading sweet wholesalers and online sweet retailers.
Today, from our base in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, we supply customers throughout Ireland and beyond, serving everyone from individual shoppers and families to retailers, cafés, restaurants, hotels, pubs, event organisers and corporate customers.
SweetCo is a proudly Irish, family-owned confectionery business with over 30 years of experience supplying sweets, chocolate and confectionery products throughout Ireland.
Founded by James McGinley in Ardara, Co. Donegal during the 1980s, the business became Ardara Sweet Co. Ltd. in 1998 and has grown to become one of Ireland's leading sweet wholesalers and online sweet retailers.
Today, from our base in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, we supply customers throughout Ireland and beyond, serving everyone from individual shoppers and families to retailers, cafés, restaurants, hotels, pubs, event organisers and corporate customers.
From Wholesale to Online
In 2011, we launched SweetCo.ie, allowing customers across Ireland to buy sweets online at competitive prices with fast nationwide delivery.
Whether you're planning a wedding, birthday party, corporate event, candy buffet or simply treating yourself, we offer a huge selection of:
- Retro sweets
- Pick & Mix
- Chocolate
- Bulk sweets
- Boiled sweets
- Novelty confectionery
- Wedding sweets
- Candy buffet supplies
- Sweet jars and gifts
In 2011, we launched SweetCo.ie, allowing customers across Ireland to buy sweets online at competitive prices with fast nationwide delivery.
Whether you're planning a wedding, birthday party, corporate event, candy buffet or simply treating yourself, we offer a huge selection of:
- Retro sweets
- Pick & Mix
- Chocolate
- Bulk sweets
- Boiled sweets
- Novelty confectionery
- Wedding sweets
- Candy buffet supplies
- Sweet jars and gifts
A Family Legacy
The company was built on the hard work, dedication and passion of our founder, James McGinley, who sadly passed away in August 2018.
His commitment to customer service, value and quality remains at the heart of everything we do today, and his legacy continues to guide our business.
The company was built on the hard work, dedication and passion of our founder, James McGinley, who sadly passed away in August 2018.
His commitment to customer service, value and quality remains at the heart of everything we do today, and his legacy continues to guide our business.
More Than One Sweet Destination
Alongside SweetCo.ie, we continue to expand our online presence through a range of specialist websites and social media channels:
- Wholesale.SweetCo.ie – Wholesale confectionery supplies for retailers, shops, cafés, hotels, pubs and event organisers.
- IrishCornerShop.ie – A dedicated store for Irish food, treats and grocery favourites for customers in Ireland and abroad.
- SweetHampers.ie – Sweet hampers, gift boxes and confectionery gift ideas for every occasion.
- Sweetify.ie – Our newest ecommerce platform, featuring the full SweetCo range with an enhanced shopping experience.
- TikTok (@SweetCo.ie) – Follow us for sweet inspiration, new arrivals, product videos, gift ideas, behind-the-scenes content and exclusive offers.
Whether you're shopping for a wedding, party, corporate event, gift hamper, retail business or simply treating yourself, SweetCo has something for everyone.
Alongside SweetCo.ie, we continue to expand our online presence through a range of specialist websites and social media channels:
- Wholesale.SweetCo.ie – Wholesale confectionery supplies for retailers, shops, cafés, hotels, pubs and event organisers.
- IrishCornerShop.ie – A dedicated store for Irish food, treats and grocery favourites for customers in Ireland and abroad.
- SweetHampers.ie – Sweet hampers, gift boxes and confectionery gift ideas for every occasion.
- Sweetify.ie – Our newest ecommerce platform, featuring the full SweetCo range with an enhanced shopping experience.
- TikTok (@SweetCo.ie) – Follow us for sweet inspiration, new arrivals, product videos, gift ideas, behind-the-scenes content and exclusive offers.
Whether you're shopping for a wedding, party, corporate event, gift hamper, retail business or simply treating yourself, SweetCo has something for everyone.
Why Choose SweetCo?
✅ Family-owned Irish business
✅ Over 30 years of experience
✅ Competitive prices
✅ Nationwide delivery
✅ Huge range of sweets and confectionery
✅ Wedding, party and corporate event specialists
✅ Trade and wholesale accounts available
Thank you for supporting an Irish family business. We hope you enjoy shopping with us and finding your favourite sweets, whether they're childhood favourites, wedding treats or something completely new.
Brendan McGinley
Managing Director
Ardara Sweet Co. Ltd.
✅ Family-owned Irish business
✅ Over 30 years of experience
✅ Competitive prices
✅ Nationwide delivery
✅ Huge range of sweets and confectionery
✅ Wedding, party and corporate event specialists
✅ Trade and wholesale accounts available
Thank you for supporting an Irish family business. We hope you enjoy shopping with us and finding your favourite sweets, whether they're childhood favourites, wedding treats or something completely new.
Brendan McGinley
Managing Director
Ardara Sweet Co. Ltd.