Woolworths (Ireland)

Woolworths (Ireland) was a retail chain that operated on the island of Ireland. Woolworths had operated stores in the Republic of Ireland until 1984, while stores in Northern Ireland became fully part of F. W. Woolworth plc and these stores lasted until 2009 when the Woolworths Group fell into administration. The defunct brand then being owned by The Very Group.

This article is about the former Irish retailer. For the British retailer, see Woolworths Group (United Kingdom). For other retailers of similar name, see Woolworth.
Woolworths (Ireland)
Company typeRetail chain
PredecessorF. W. Woolworth Company
Founded23 April 1914 (23 April 1914)
Defunct6 October 1984 (6 October 1984)
SuccessorWoolworths Group (1909–2009)
OwnerWoolworth Deutschland

During the 70 years of operations, Woolworths established itself at the heart of Irish shopping and stores sourced about 80% of their range locally, offering Irish equivalents to the items usually carried in Woolworths stores in Britain.

In July 2021, Woolworth Deutschland purchased the defunct Irish Woolworths brand, trademarks and intellectual property from The Very Group for an undisclosed sum.

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