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The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Jetsetters set to love new trolley duffle bag in Penneys just €20 – and it's ideal for ‘big trips'
JETSETTERS are set to love a new trolley duffle bag in Penney's for just €20 - and it's ideal for "big trips". The Advertisement 4 Penney's have released a new trolley duffle bag Credit: Garrett White - The Sun 4 The bargain bag costs only €20 Credit: Penneys 4 It's set to be a big hit this summer Credit: Penneys The bag is available in black and features a spacious main compartment suitable for packing clothing, shoes or bulkier items. There are multiple zip pockets included - making it perfect for separating smaller belongings and Penneys chiefs said on their website: 'Big trip coming up? This large trolley duffle bag is built to handle it. 'With a roomy main compartment, multiple zip pockets and easy-grab top handles, it's made for stress-free packing.' Advertisement READ MORE IN TRAVEL Made from 100 per cent polyester, the design includes two short carry handles on the top for lifting the bag by hand. What's more, the This makes it suitable for longer walks through airports, platforms or At 73 centimetres long and just over 30 centimetres deep and wide, the bag offers lots of internal capacity and ensures you can fit all of your travelling staples. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun The wheels are positioned at the base, with plastic rails helping the bag stay balanced when upright. Penneys bosses added: 'The wheeled base and retractable handle mean you can roll it through stations, airports or hotel lobbies with no fuss. Penneys re-open of one of their most famous stores with Dublin Mayor Emma Blain there to share her must have buy 'Finished in classic black, it's practical, durable and ready for your next adventure.' Buyers have been warned that material is listed as wipe-clean only and should not be machine washed, bleached, tumble dried, ironed or dry-cleaned. Advertisement And it is said to be a big hit this summer, so savvy shoppers must act fast. Meanwhile fashion fans are setting the look with the newest drop in stores. One shopper said she tried the "cutest" set for summer as she claimed it was giving "major Monica posts to Instagram under the username @ Advertisement In the video, she can be seen wearing a printed set, comprised of a jacket and shorts. This stunning stripe two-piece is ideal to keep some colour in your wardrobe with its bright blue stripe complemented with some neutral browns and creams for a chic look. The silver button-down jacket can be styled with a midi white skirt and kitten heels for a more elegant classy occasion. Or better yet rock the shorts with some flip flops and a biking top with an open white linen shirt for the perfect Advertisement Making it perfect for the office, going for dinner or even a night out. The complete set is available for your upcoming trips in stores across the country. THE HISTORY OF PENNEYS THE Penneys brand grew from humble beginnings on Dublin's Mary Street, where it opened its first store in 1969. Known as Penneys branched into the UK in 1973 with its first store opening in Derby. The UK now has 191 Primark stores in total. However, the Penneys name could not travel to Britain as the American retailer JC Penney had the right to use the name in the region. And in 2006, the expansion into Europe began with an opening in Spain, followed by the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Austria, France and Italy. Primark went Stateside for the first time in September 2015, with the opening of a store in Boston. There are now 27 stores in America with branches in Florida, Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The retailer's opened its largest store in Birmingham in 2019. It spans five floors and features Primark's biggest beauty studio to date, a barbers and three restaurants. 4 The suitcase is ideal for long trips Credit: Penneys
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘You could be Ireland's newest big winner' say Lotto bosses as they urge punters to check tickets
A LUCKY Lotto player is celebrating after winning a life-enhancing €314,850 prize in last night's draw. The punter matched five numbers and the bonus in Saturday's main event. 1 Players are being urged to check their slips Credit: Alamy The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on 13th July from XL, Laurel Park, Newcastle, Galway, Co. The winning numbers in last night's Lotto draw were: 3, 5, 6, 23, 41, 42 and the bonus was 12. While there was no winner of the National Lottery spokesperson, Darragh O'Dwyer, said: 'What a fantastic night for one player in Galway who has claimed a life-changing €314,850 after matching 5 numbers and the bonus in last night's main Lotto draw. READ MORE IN MONEY "If you bought your ticket in Galway, now's the time to double-check, you could be Ireland's newest big winner.' The National Lottery is urging all players in the Galway area to check their tickets carefully. If you're holding the winning ticket, be sure to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@ to arrange the collection of your prize. And another lucky punter scooped a €1million Daily Million prize on Friday. Most read in Money The player in Co has become Ireland's latest millionaire after winning the top prize of €1,000,000 in the 9pm Daily Million draw. Penneys 'Lotto Lovelies' collect huge cheque at National Lottery HQ The winner purchased their Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw. The lucky numbers on Friday, 18 July, 9pm Daily Million draw were: 9, 20, 25, 33, 37, 39 and the bonus was 29. The National Lottery has confirmed that the store location where the winning Daily Million Top Prize was purchased will be announced on Tuesday. It marks the 5th winner of the top prize in the Daily Million draw in 2025. Spokesperson Darragh O'Dwyer said: 'What fantastic news to wake up to, with another substantial win for one Daily Million player - a huge congratulations to our winner in Laois. "We're now urging all of our players to check their Daily Millions tickets very carefully - you could be holding a winning ticket!" Meanwhile, the winners of have promised that the "surreal" win won't change them, insisting: 'I'll still be having my favourite ham and cheese sambo for lunch every day." The family syndicate, who finally came forward to collect their life-changing €250 million prize, have revealed their anxiety while waiting to contact Lotto HQ. Following a sleepless night after their mega The group, who wish to remain anonymous, could only react by saying, 'Oh my god', over and over - but now they have set their sights on bagging something they've "always dreamed of owning". Yet, despite managing to secure the life-changing nine-figure sum, the winners insist: "We're planning to remain in Ireland, and we promised ourselves that we won't let this win change us." The ticket was purchased by a member of the group in Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street, Co And the fortunate ticketholders have now revealed how the unbelievable night unfolded. They said: 'I saw the sign at the till that the 'Although I'm a regular player, I hadn't bought a ticket for the last two draws. I picked one up and honestly, didn't think much of it. 'I was watching the nine o'clock "So naturally, I got my ticket and scanned it on the National "Obviously, this wasn't a message that I was used to seeing, so I must have checked it 4 more times, I just couldn't believe my eyes!'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Penneys fans set to love pretty new mini dress for summer parties – and it costs just €25
PENNEYS fans are set to love a pretty new mini dress for summer parties after it landed on racks. The Bow Corset Mini Dress is available in stores across the country now. 2 The new dress is perfect for summer 2 It has a big bow on the back The white dress with blue flowers is priced at just €25. "It comes in a floral print and is designed with a fitted corset-style bodice, square neckline and wide straps for a secure feel. "The flared skirt adds movement, while the deep V-back and oversized bow tie give it that extra bit of drama. READ MORE IN FASHION "Sleeveless and cut to a mini length, it's perfect to pair with kitten heels, a clutch and some statement earrings for an outfit you'll want to wear on repeat." The dress can be paired with sandals, heels or trainers depending on the look. I'm over 40 and tried cutest spring set in Penneys and it's giving major Chanel vibes Meanwhile, a fashion fan has found the The Savida Bella Midi V-Neck Dress is retailing for €35 in Most read in Fabulous The dress has shirring on the waist and a tiered skirt in a baby pink colour. It has a deep v-neck with decorative ties and loose sleeves. And the frock also boasts barely visible embroidered motifs. Taking to Instagram, Monica, who posts under @ tried on the dress and dubbed it the perfect day-to-night dress for fashion lovers over 50. Modelling the dress, she said: "Such a sweet dress that you can wear day or nighttime, to the beach or out for a casual dinner, to the playground or just popping into town. "Accessory it your own way to wear in different occasions and of course you will find it in Savida in all "Loved the embroidery on the material and that is pink of course." And describing the dress Dunnes Stores bosses said: "Designed with a flattering v-neckline and a graceful silhouette, this dress boasts an all-over pattern of delicate embroidered motifs. "The tiered skirt flows beautifully with every step, making it perfect for casual evenings out. Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores." The pretty dress comes in sizes XXS and XXL and all sizes are still available online. Fashion fans rushed to the comments to share their thoughts. One person said: "Looks nice and comfy." Another said: "Love your dress." One added: "The colour is so sweet." THE HISTORY OF PENNEYS THE Penneys brand grew from humble beginnings on Dublin's Mary Street, where it opened its first store in 1969. Known as Penneys branched into the UK in 1973 with its first store opening in Derby. The UK now has 191 Primark stores in total. However, the Penneys name could not travel to Britain as the American retailer JC Penney had the right to use the name in the region. And in 2006, the expansion into Europe began with an opening in Spain, followed by the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Austria, France and Italy. Primark went Stateside for the first time in September 2015, with the opening of a store in Boston. There are now 27 stores in America with branches in Florida, Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The retailer's opened its largest store in Birmingham in 2019. It spans five floors and features Primark's biggest beauty studio to date, a barbers and three restaurants.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Lucky Irish Lotto punter bags life-changing six-figure sum but narrowly misses out on mega €11.8m jackpot by one ball
A LUCKY punter has managed to bag a whopping six-figure sum in tonight's Lotto draw. There was no winner on the mega Advertisement The And one player even managed to match five numbers with the bonus in the main draw, winning €314,850. In tonight's Lotto draw, the winning numbers were: 3, 5, 6, 23, 41 and 42. The bonus number was 12. Advertisement Read more in News There was no winner of the Lotto Plus 1 top The winning numbers were 5, 13, 27, 31, 43 and 44. And the bonus was 21. There was also no winner of the Lotto Plus 2 top prize, which is worth a whopping €250,000. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun The winning numbers were: 5, 8, 10, 17, 19 and 27. The bonus number drawn was 45. Penneys 'Lotto Lovelies' collect huge cheque at National Lottery HQ But some 98 players did manage to win tonight's raffle draw, bagging €500. The winning raffle number was 0793. Advertisement This comes after a player in Co Louth became The winner purchased their Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw. The lucky numbers on Friday, 18 July, 9pm Daily Million draw were: 9, 20, 25, 33, 37, 39 and the bonus was 29. The National Lottery has confirmed that the store location where the winning Daily Million Top Prize was purchased will be announced on Tuesday. Advertisement It marks the 5th winner of the top prize in the Daily Million draw in 2025. The National Lottery is urging all players in the Laois area to check their tickets carefully and if you're holding the winning ticket, contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email 1 There was no winner on the mega jackpot, which currently sits at €11,861,665
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Penneys record pre-tax profits of nearly €900m as poor Irish summer weather last year cause sales to slip to €741.7m
THE firm which operates Penneys here recorded pre-tax profits of nearly €900 million last year. New accounts lodged by However, the impact of poor weather conditions during summer 2024 contributed to revenues from The €741.7 million in revenues for the 52 weeks work out at the average weekly revenues of €14.26 million for the 38-unit strong Irish network of Penneys stores. The directors state that 'Irish store trading performance was flat in the current year with trade stronger in the first half of the year'. They added that 'trade in the second half of the year was impacted by adverse weather conditions'. Read more in Money Bosses also stated that 'the opening of the Bray store in summer 2024 negated this somewhat'. A spokesman for Primark said 'in Ireland, we're continuing our multi-year €250 million investment programme, including recent refurbishments of Penneys O'Connell Street in The refurbished Penneys on Limerick's O'Connell Street was opened last week after an investment of €5 million. The accounts state that the €250 million investment programme over the coming years will create an additional 1,000 jobs and increase selling space in Ireland by an estimated 20 per cent. Most read in Money The directors state that a new state of the art distribution facility for Newbridge, Co The directors state that the overall Irish investment 'reinforces the company's long term commitment to cities, towns and local communities across the country'. Tragic Closure: Primark Store Shutdown After Fatal Incident Overall revenues at Primark Ltd last year increased by 5 per cent from €3.91 billion to €4.1 billion and revenues were made up of €2.1 billion of revenues from intercompany supplies of inventory; Primark Way franchise income of €1.25 billion and the remaining €741.7 million from Irish retail revenues. The Primark Way franchise is a business format which is developed and run from Ireland and provides Primark intellectual THE HISTORY OF PENNEYS THE Penneys brand grew from humble beginnings on Dublin's Mary Street, where it opened its first store in 1969. Known as Penneys branched into the UK in 1973 with its first store opening in Derby. The UK now has 191 Primark stores in total. However, the Penneys name could not travel to Britain as the American retailer JC Penney had the right to use the name in the region. And in 2006, the expansion into Europe began with an opening in Spain, followed by the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Austria, France and Italy. Primark went Stateside for the first time in September 2015, with the opening of a store in Boston. There are now 27 stores in America with branches in Florida, Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The retailer's opened its largest store in Birmingham in 2019. It spans five floors and features Primark's biggest beauty studio to date, a barbers and three restaurants. 1 The firm which operates Penneys here recorded pre-tax profits of nearly €900 million last year Credit: Marc O'Sullivan
