Roscrea, Co. Tipperary · Est. 1948
Paper bags, made in Ireland.
Three generations of craft in every bag. We manufacture recyclable, sustainably produced paper bags right here in Roscrea — not imported — for retailers, pharmacies and food businesses, with short lead times and low minimum orders.
FSC® & PEFCCertified paper
Recyclable& compostable
Short leadtimes & low MOQs
100% PFAS-freefood-safe
Pharmacy
Coffee Shops
Retail & Fashion
Bakeries
Take-Away & Fast Food
Supermarkets
Our promise
Genuinely made in Ireland — not imported.
Many "Irish" bag suppliers simply import from abroad and rebrand. We don't. Every Ashbury Brand bag is made on our own machines in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary — and that changes everything. Read the full story →
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Made here, not shipped in
Manufactured in Roscrea since 1948 — not imported and rebranded. That means shorter lead times and no port or customs delays.
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Lower carbon miles
Your bags travel from Tipperary, not shipped halfway around the world — fewer transport emissions by design.
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Backing Irish industry
Every order supports skilled local jobs and a 75-year-old Tipperary manufacturer — keeping the craft alive at home.
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Full control & flexibility
We own the machines, so custom sizes, prints and short runs are answered by the very people who make the bags.
Imported bags can travel 8,000 km — think Beijing to Roscrea — before they reach your counter.
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Ours travel from Roscrea.
New legislation · 12 August 2026
PFAS-free packaging, ahead of the deadline.
Under the new EU packaging legislation, from 12 August 2026 PFAS "forever chemicals" can no longer be used in food-contact packaging. Every bag we make is already 100% PFAS-free — so you're compliant from day one, with no last-minute scramble to re-source.
Read our PFAS compliance guide →A bag for every counter.
From freestanding SOS sacks to elegant twist-handle carriers, every bag is made in Co. Tipperary — available in one or two ply, with or without handles or windows, and printed to your brand.
Twist Handle Bags
The perfect shopping bag for fashion, cosmetics and premium retail — strong twisted handles, fully brandable.
SOS Block-Bottom
Self-opening satchels in heavy, extra-strong paper that stand on their own — ideal for take-away and grocery.
Flat & Satchel Bags
Classic flat counter bags — perfect for craft and gift shops, newsagents and coffee shops.
Pharmacy & Chemist Bags
Discreet counter and prescription bags widely used across the pharmacy trade — sizes A to D.
Foil-Lined Bags
Insulated foil-lined bags that keep hot food hot — kebabs, chips and hot take-away.
Lined Paper Bags
Keeps food hot and tasty — for chips, hot food and deli.
Greaseproof Bags
Greaseproof bags — plain, or printed with classic fast-food designs: quarter pounder, cheese, chicken and tick-box.
Specials
Special offers — end-of-line and overstock bags at reduced prices while stocks last.
One or two ply
FSC® Certified
Custom sizes
Water-based flexo print
100% PFAS-free
Buy paper bags online.
Order stock lines by the box, or request a custom branded run. Next-day delivery across Ireland.
Twist Handle Bags
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SOS Block-Bottom Bags
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Pharmacy & Chemist Bags
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Lined Paper Bags
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Greaseproof Bags
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Foil-Lined Bags
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Flat & Satchel Bags
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Specials
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See your logo on the bag.
Upload your logo to preview it printed on a twist-handle carrier. Drag to position and scale to fit — then send it over for a real proof.
Your logo
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Indicative preview only — final print position, colours and sizing are confirmed on a physical proof before any production run.
Paper that gives back to the planet.
We chose paper because it comes from renewable sources. Every Ashbury bag is crafted from 100% recycled fibres — recyclable, reusable and, when recycling isn't possible, compostable — and 100% PFAS-free, so they're safe for direct food contact.
Certified at the source
Our paper is certified by both PEFC and FSC®, and we're members of Repak — Ireland's national packaging recycling scheme.
Cleaner inks
We print with water-based flexographic inks, which carry a far lower environmental impact than solvent-based alternatives.
A closed loop
All pre-consumer paper waste is baled on site and returned to the mills, where it is re-pulped into new paper.
Made locally, shipped less
Manufacturing in Roscrea keeps transport distances short — central to our Scope 3 net-zero ambitions.
100%Recycled fibres in every bag
25%Energy reduction in 2025
From design to delivery, made in Roscrea.
A team that knows packaging inside out — here to help you choose, customise and produce the right bag, with short lead times and low minimum orders.
Consult
Tell us your product, volumes and brand. Our team advises on the right bag, grade and finish.
Design
We prepare artwork for water-based flexo printing — handles, windows, sizes and ply to spec.
Manufacture
Produced on our Roscrea lines from FSC & PEFC certified paper, with quality checked throughout.
Deliver
Short lead times and dependable supply — from small family businesses to major multinationals.
Three quarters of a century of Irish paper bags.
Since 1948, Ashbury Brand has manufactured paper bags from our facility in Roscrea — building a long-standing reputation for high-quality bags produced at short lead times.
We're proud to serve everyone from small family businesses to major multinationals across Ireland. Recent investment from Packaging Holdings has expanded what we can offer, while keeping production firmly rooted in Co. Tipperary.
Family heritage
Made in Ireland
Quality first
Short lead times
Made in Roscrea, on our own lines.
Every Ashbury bag is produced and packed at our facility in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary — a look behind the doors.
News from the factory floor.
Launches, buyer guidance and what’s changing in Irish packaging — straight from Roscrea.
9 July 2026
Launching Ashbury Brand
Today marks a very important day in the history of J.F. Walsh Roscrea. For the first time we are offering our products and services direct to customers via our online sales channel www.AshburyBrand.ie. We are delighted to do this for a number...
Read the full updateLet's talk about your bags.
Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a quote. Prefer to talk it through? Call or email the team directly.
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Visit / PostAshbury Road, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, E53 XT04, Ireland
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Phone+353 (0)505 23655
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HoursMon–Thu 9:00–17:00 · Fri 9:00–13:30