Ken Brougham (Managing Director), Anne-Marie Rooney (General Manager), Laura Cassidy (Branch Manager), Patrick Atkinson (CEO of Chadwicks Group), Robert Kenny (Regional Director) and the Chadwicks Kells team.

Chadwicks Kells marks new chapter for longstanding Kells business

Rooneys Home and Hardware has officially begun its next chapter as Chadwicks Kells following its acquisition by Chadwicks Group.

A total of €1.3 million has been invested in the Chadwicks Kells branch since last year, delivering a significant upgrade and expansion of its trade and retail offering. The branch has significantly broadened its trade and retail offering and will also introduce In Home, Chadwicks’ new home interiors destination.

First established in Kells in 2014 and operating from its current premises since 2019, Rooneys has long played an important role in the community.

The relaunch marks the introduction of In Home, Chadwicks’ new home interiors destination Customers can also expect an impressive Euronics appliances range.

Ken Brougham (Managing Director), Anne-Marie Rooney (General Manager), Laura Cassidy (Branch Manager), Patrick Atkinson (CEO of Chadwicks Group), Cathleen Rooney, Brendan Rooney, Robert Kenny (Regional Director).

Patrick Atkinson, CEO of Chadwicks Group, said: “The acquisition of Rooneys Home and Hardware brought an established local business with a strong reputation and deep customer relationships into the Chadwicks Group. As we begin this next chapter as Chadwicks Kells, it’s important that we build on those strengths while bringing customers the additional choice, expertise and support that comes with being part of the wider Chadwicks network.

Laura Cassidy, branch manager at Chadwicks Kells, added: “Becoming part of Chadwicks marks an exciting milestone for our team and our customers. Many of our colleagues have served the local community for years and built strong relationships with customers, and we’re proud to carry that forward while giving them access to an even broader range of products and expertise.