Established in 1882, Maguire & Paterson Co Ltd was registered as a limited company to take over a match manufacturing business in Belfast.

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In the same year, the company transferred part of its production to Dublin, and in 1905, all production was moved to Dublin. An interest in the business was taken by Sir Alexander Maguire in 1919, who won a knighthood for his actions in the betterment of the match trade.

Up until 1989, Maguire & Paterson were still making matches in Dublin, with the factory producing six billion matches a year. In 1993, Maguire and Paterson launched the first environmentally friendly sulphur-free match. Wood is sourced from sustainable Aspen poplar forests, and match boxes are made from 100% recycled paper.

Maguire & Paterson is an iconic Irish brand, with a portfolio of match brands. The market leading Cara and Bo peep brands, are complimented by a range of household matches under the Extra Long, Fireside, Kitchen and Candle matches. Maguire & Paterson enjoys 90% market share in Ireland, with 95% household penetration.

Complimenting the match portfolio, the business has the license for the Cricket brand across the island of Ireland. Cricket is a leading brand worldwide; manufacturing in Holland, Cricket lighters enjoy a premium position in the lighter market.

Maguire and Paterson was acquired by the SHS Group in 2005, and is currently distributed by SHS Sales & Marketing both in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.