Welcome to Lydon House Catering
Lydon House Catering was established in Galway in 1916 with the aim of providing the highest quality catering using only the finest, freshest ingredients from leading local suppliers.
With over 90 years of experience in the catering industry, our experienced team ensures that every detail is looked after and each event is planned with meticulous attention to detail.
We strive to meet all our clients’ needs and are available to advise on every aspect of the catering and planning of your event. Our unrivalled care, service and attention to detail ensures that every event runs smoothly and that you are free to relax and spend your time with friends, family or colleagues.
Our extensive knowledge & experience, along with our professional standards has helped us to become one of Ireland’s leading catering providers.
Although we are renowned for our long association with the Galway Races we also cater for other events:
- Ballinrobe Races
- Roscommon Races
- Concerts
- Corporate Events
- Contract Catering
- Weddings
- Company BBQ’s
- International Festivals
- Trade Fairs
Lydon House Catering's Mission Statement
In addition to the above we own & operate the following Restaurants:
Our Team Includes:
John Sherry | Company Chairman |
Noel O’Grady | Managing Director |
Andrew Sherry | Financial Controller |
Brian Rogers | Director of Food Services |
Fiona Glynn | Director of Hospitality Administration |
Una James | HR Manager |
Breda Grehan | Office Manager |
Barbara McDonnell | Payroll Manager |

Racing Festivals
The 2022 Galway Races (July Monday 25th July – Sunday 31st July, September 5th & 6th, October 4th, 29th, 30th & 31st)
10 Race Meetings in Ballinrobe (April 8th, May 3rd, 30th & 31st , June 20th, July 18rd & 19th, August 8th & 22nd, September 9th )
9 Race Meetings in Roscommon (May 9th & 23rd, June 14th & 28th, July 5th, August 2nd, 15th & 29th, September 26th)
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