About us and our products

Kilmoon Cross Nurseries Ltd.

The Business

Noelene & Peter Mc Mahon jointly own and operate Kilmoon Cross Nurseries Ltd. The 3.5 Acre  state of the art  production facilities are located at Kilmoon Cross on 15 acres. Existing channels of distribution are the wholesale trade, retail trade, specialists , and some exports. All products are grown at the Nursery

Mission

Using the best mix of technology and horticultural expertise KCN gives the customer the best quality products.  KCN provides the medium, through the trade and ultimately to the end user, for an enjoyable experience in the home and garden

History

The business began as a project in floral culture in 1991. The following stated objectives were achieved;

  • Purchase of 15 acre site in 1992Glass Erected  in 1992/1998/2002/2004 Fully heated /electronic irrigation and computer controlled
  • Robotic Trans planter  and filling line installed in 2005 and semi  automatic filling line for basket production
  • Erected Glass 2007
  • Specialised shrub Production commenced 2008
  • Implemented Energy Saving Program 2008/ 2009
  • Erected  protected  perennial area in 2010

Main Markets

Main Channels are; Garden Centres, Multiples, Retail Shops, Landscape Specialists and Designers.

Products

KCN has developed a reputation for high quality produce and  top of the range varieties. KCN is not well known to the buying public (end user) but it is well-respected producer to the Trade at both wholesale and retail outlets. The product range is regarded as superior in terms of quality and is preferred products by the trade to imports.

KCN offers 10 main  lines;

  • Pelargoniums
  • Patio Plants
  • Perennials
  • Bedding Plants
  • Fuchsias
  • Poinsettias
  • Calla Lilies
  • Asiatic Lilies
  • Added Value Products

    • Patio Plants

    This market is an  expanding market. Currently there are 50 varieties on offer with new additions each season. Plants are grown from, seeds, cuttings, plugs with many propagated at the nurseries.

    Bedding Plants

    There are numerous varieties produced in this category . Main customers in this area are the Garden Centres and retail outlets

    Fuschia

    Several  varieties are now grown in this category and sold  to all customers. Fuchsias are complementary to the other product lines and offer a wider choice to the customer.

    Poinsettias

    KCN has carved out a  niche with this Irish Grown Christmas Product, of which several  varieties and colours are on offer. It is by far the most difficult and perishable product grown. KCN is a preferred supplier to the trade and is regarded as one of the leading growers of Irish Poinsettias

    Calla & Asiatic Lilies

    Both these product lines are grown for the Easter Market .  Bulbs are sourced in South America and grown at the Nursery

    Ancillary Products

    These are mainly added value products such as baskets, planters,

    Window box’s, ceramics and also includes herbs.

    KCN has a successful “Hands On” management team  and also draws on the expertise of Teagaisc, Bord Glas, and International Trade shows in Holland, Germany, Denmark, and the UK and external consultants as  appropriate.

    The Team

    The essential management team represents more than 50 years of business experience with 40 years of direct horticultural experience and takes pride in  growing Irish produce

    Noelene Mc Mahon; Director

    Graduate with 16 years of experience as a grower. Noelene manages all aspects of the growing programs, which includes, selection of the best quality cuttings, seeds plugs from around the world making sure that the growing programs are not compromised by cost considerations alone. Noelene is also responsible for new product development

    Noelene has earned the reputation as Superior Quality Irish Producer to the trade. She personally supervises Quality assurance of all production inputs and all growing programs at the facility.

    Peter Mc Mahon – Director

    A Business Graduate with 30 years of experience in industry. Peter focuses on business development , Logistics, financial planning and process engineering

    Andrea Mc Mahon – Director

    Andrea a business graduate with 5 years experience  focuses on Marketing and Sales and supports Noelene with all growing programs

    Rita Scally - Assistant Horticulturalist

    Rita  has 14 years experience in Horticulture  and supports all  growing programs