Tayto was founded in 1954 in Dublin by a local man known as Joe 'Spud' Murphy, who is credited with having invented the world's first flavoured crisp. [10] Meanwhile, up North, another businessman - Thomas Hutchinson - was wondering what to do with a 500-year-old Tandragee Castle in Co Armagh he had just acquired in 1955.

He pioneered the flavoured crisp, and by the age of 31, he was on his way to making a global impact. Toasted Heretic in battle with Tayto". Hot Press. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012 . Retrieved 25 October 2012.

1. Cheese and Onion (Tayto Crisp)

Bacon Fries are also another product of Tayto. They are synonymous with Irish bars and pubs and have a unique smoky taste and flavour.

a b Casey, Ann. "Opening of Tayto Park near Ashbourne brings 85 jobs". The Meath Chronicle. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018 . Retrieved 13 December 2011. There you have it, a list of the ten best Irish crisps we all know from childhood, some of which still exist today. Tayto are mass littering the whole country " Damien Mulley". Mulley.net. 9 May 2007. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012 . Retrieved 25 October 2012. In its home country, 500 bags of Tayto are sold every minute. Inspired by the Irish rural metonym for crisps Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.Tayto is Ireland’s most popular crisp brand. It produced the first flavoured potato crisps in the world, and was founded in County Meath in the 1950s. Mr Tayto in particular is central to the myth of Tayto in Ireland. He’s frequently seen in marketing campaigns for the crisps (one notable advert featured noughties pop icons Westlife) and even released his own autobiography, 2009’s Thanks to Tayto, many of these crisps came to life and created memories for all of us. We’re excited to see what other tasty creations are coming. Your questions answered about the best Irish crisps we all know from childhood Tayto is behind the Perri brand, which they established in 1986, and the Hunky Dorys, which was the crinkle cut, chunky crisp pioneered in 1993.

The company is entirely separate from Tayto in the Republic of Ireland which has different product ranges; Tayto in the Republic of Ireland owns the name and mascot, and Tayto in Northern Ireland uses both under a licensing agreement. The Northern Irish Tayto is widely sold in both Northern Ireland and Great Britain, while the Republic of Ireland brand is sold in the Republic. Fourth place is awarded to Tayto Smokey Bacon from the classic Tayto Crisp range. This flavour led the first ever release by the crisp brand (alongside cheese and onion and salt and vinegar) and clearly, it is still a top choice in Ireland.Where is Mr. Tayto?". Where's Mr. Tayto?. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022 . Retrieved 22 May 2022. Now, of course, Tayto was the original crisp manufacturer and the inventor of the flavoured crisp. So, they later went on to produce many others on our list.