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Why the Chicken Roll is Ireland's most beloved delicacy

Centra sold nearly 10 million chicken fillet rolls last year, helping to increase sales by 4.6 pe...

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13.45 27 Jan 2026


Why the Chicken Roll is Ireland's most beloved delicacy


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13.45 27 Jan 2026


Centra sold nearly 10 million chicken fillet rolls last year, helping to increase sales by 4.6 per cent to a record 2.2 billion euro.

A survey last year also found that the delicacy is Ireland’s favourite lunch on the go.  

So, why is it such a coveted meal? Russell Alford from 98FM & and GastroGays joined Tara Duggan in for Andrea to explain.  


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