Insomnia (RedCoral Catering Ltd) is the largest leading independent premium coffee and sandwich retail chain in Ireland.

The company was established in 1997 by four Irish independently successful entrepreneurs who identified an opportunity to exploit the rapidly growing market for premium gourmet coffee. The first outlet was opened in Galway and, over the next four years, six outlets were opened in the Dublin area.

In 2002, the Company acquired the Bendini & Shaw sandwich chain to provide a complementary sandwich and food product to its premium coffee. A further acquisition of the Perk chain of coffee shops took place in October 2005.The Company now has 42 outlets, included in this are partnerships with Spar, Meadows & Byrne and Gardenworks.

In December 2007, The Penninn Group purchased a 51% majority stake in the privately owned coffee company. Penninn is a major Icelandic based diversified group with interests in retail, coffee roasting and distribution, office supplies and book stores. The shareholders of Insomnia retain a 49% stake and are actively involved in managing and developing the business. Plans are at an advanced stage to open a further 25 outlets in 2008.

At Insomnia we feel we offer our customers the perfect place between home and work. Each Insomnia location offers a relaxed atmosphere where their experience is enhanced by the hand crafted coffee of their choice complimented either by one of our freshly made gourmet sandwiches or delicious pastries.