Penneys Killarney reopens with fresh new look following €3.5 million investment

Penneys has officially unveiled its newly refurbished store in Killarney, Co. Kerry, following a €3.5 million investment. The upgraded store is located in the heart of Killarney, employing 94 colleagues from the area, and now offers a fresh new layout and more choice for customers.

First opened in 2010, the Penneys Killarney store spans 30,300 sq. ft and features a modernised layout, including eight new self-service checkouts, which will operate alongside five traditional tills, giving customers more choice and flexibility when shopping. Customers will also enjoy a bigger and better kidswear department, which has been relocated to the front of the store for easier access and improved visibility. Killarney shoppers can explore standout ranges, such as The Edit and Rita Ora collections, as well as Penneys’ latest spring summer trends, from beach essentials to stylish linen must-haves.

The renovation project took 11 weeks to complete, with works taking place entirely at nighttime by a team of 15 contractors to minimise disruption for customers. The store space has been updated with new fixtures and fittings, including energy-efficient LED lighting, which is expected to reduce lighting-related energy usage by up to 50%.

Commenting on the refurbished Penneys Killarney store, Fintan Costello, Head of Penneys Ireland and Northern Ireland, said: "We’re proud to unveil our newly transformed Killarney store – a €3.5 million investment that reinforces our ongoing commitment to Irish towns and cities. Whether it’s the expanded kids’ department, faster self-checkout options, or a brighter, more spacious layout - every element of this revamp was designed with our customers in mind. Killarney is a vibrant hub for locals and visitors alike, and we’re excited to welcome everyone through the doors to experience the best of Penneys."

Situated in one of Ireland’s most picturesque and visited towns, the refreshed Penneys Killarney store is set to welcome both local shoppers and the many tourists who pass through the town every year. As part of its commitment to accessibility and inclusion, Penneys also offers sensory-friendly shopping every Sunday morning, providing a calmer store environment with reduced noise, lighting and in-store announcements – an important consideration in Killarney, which is recognised by AsIAm as being an autism-friendly town. Thanks to support from customers and the local community, the Killarney store raised over €2,600 for local charity Autism Killarney last year through a bucket collection and in-store bake sale.

Penneys continues to grow its global presence, with 460 stores across 17 countries. The retailer recently opened its first standalone Primark Home store in Belfast, offering customers an exciting new destination to shop its full home range all under one roof.