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- Irish Independent
Padraic Devanney retires after 42 years with Dunnes Stores – ‘He gave many a Wexford youngster their first job'
Wexford People
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While it may seem like a lifetime ago now, when the doors were opened at Dunnes Stores in Redmond Square back in 1992 it was Padraic Devanney who was there with a warm smile to welcome customers in.
Now 33 years on from that moment, and having clocked up 42 years in total with the Irish supermarket chain, Padraic is looking forward to embracing the next chapter as he retires. He was joined by colleagues, family and friends for a special send-off at The Vine recently and left with all the very best wishes from the Dunnes crew.
"Padraic would've given many a youngster their start and their first job,' HR Business Partner with Dunnes Stores Emmet Maloney points out.
"He is very well thought of and well respected by managers, staff and customers alike and he'll be sorely missed.'
A native of Galway, Padraic settled in Wexford and was eventually promoted to head office, working in various senior operational roles, travelling the length and breadth of the country.
The esteem in which he is held was evidenced in the fact that over 30 managers from across the south east travelled to Wexford to attend his retirement party.
All wished him the very best as he looks forward to taking it easy with his wife Sharon, doing a little bit of gardening and making the most of his retirement.
