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About Uncle Tommy's

A family business from Longwood, County Meath. Tommy started it in 1977 with Ireland's oldest ice cream van. Barry works alongside him now.

The original Uncle Tommy's ice cream van — Ireland's oldest ice cream van

Where it all began

This is the original van — Ireland's oldest ice cream van. Tommy Ennis started out with a chip van and a love of serving people. When the first ice cream went out in 1977, Uncle Tommy's was born. The Crescent Super Whip signage, the stars on the side, the window where generations of families have been served — it's all still part of the story.

The current Uncle Tommy's ice cream van

The van today

The van has been updated over the years, but the service hasn't changed. Same friendly faces, same commitment to making your event that bit more special.

Tommy and Barry Ennis outside the ice cream van

Tommy and Barry

Tommy built the business over decades. His son Barry has followed in his footsteps and now runs the van alongside him. It's still very much a family affair.

Serving ice cream to a guest at an event

At your event

Whether it's a communion, a school sports day or a community fun day, we turn up, serve ice cream and let you get on with enjoying the day.

A few milestones

  1. 1970s

    Chip van

    Tommy Ennis started out with a chip van serving the local area.

  2. 1977

    First ice cream

    Tommy Ennis started with a chip van. In 1977 the first ice cream was served from Ireland's oldest ice cream van — and Uncle Tommy's began.

  3. 1980s–2000s

    Community events

    The van became a regular sight at fairs, parties and local events across Meath.

  4. 2010s

    Barry joins

    Tommy's son Barry started working on the van and learning the trade.

  5. Today

    Still going

    Tommy and Barry still run the business together, booking events across Leinster.