Woolworths (Ireland)
| Company type | Retail chain |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | F. W. Woolworth Company |
| Founded | 23 April 1914 |
| Defunct | 6 October 1984 |
| Successor | Woolworths Group (1909–2009) |
| Owner | Woolworth GmbH (trademarks) |
Woolworths (Ireland) was a retail chain that operated in 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.
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 purchased the defunct Irish Woolworths brand, trademarks and intellectual property from The Very Group for an undisclosed sum.