Darrers

[1] The chain operated as both a grocers and drapers,[2] and is believed to be one of the first Irish stores to introduce a free plastic shopping bag.

A site known as Hennebry's Yard was purchased and incorporated into the retail space, which at its height occupied 40,000 square feet over 3 floors.

Both the Dungarvan and Tramore stores pioneered home delivery service and were the first local businesses to introduce late night shopping, remaining open until 9pm.

[3] The stores in Dungarvan and Carlow closed in 2007 when the company was dissolved in June that year.

[3] Darrers was reputedly one of the first stores to introduce the concept of a free plastic shopping bag.