ICOS, the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, serves as a unifying force for the Irish co-operative movement. With a rich history dating back to 1894, ICOS provides vision, leadership, and value to the co-operative sector in Ireland. By prioritizing the needs of the co-operative movement and its member co-ops, ICOS plays a crucial role in strengthening these organizations within today's dynamic and competitive landscape.

The collective influence of ICOS member co-operatives, along with their associated companies, is immense. With over 150,000 individual members, they employ more than 12,000 people in Ireland, and an additional 24,000 abroad. Together, they generate a combined turnover of almost €15 billion.

Starting from its agricultural co-op roots, ICOS has expanded its scope to cater to the diverse needs of the co-operative sector. Today, ICOS serves seven core categories, including multipurpose dairy co-ops, livestock sector co-ops, store, trade, and wholesale co-ops, service-related co-ops, community-oriented culture, and leisure co-ops, food, fishing, and beverage co-ops, as well as advisory and education-related co-ops. Through fostering stronger co-operation and providing world-class service, ICOS actively promotes leadership, competitiveness, and value to the Irish co-operative movement.

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