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Ger Reid & Michelle Power O'Brien launch Maxol Ballylinan .
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The store already sees high footfall and a loyal customer base according to licensee Michele O’Brien Power, who also runs Maxol Maganey, Co. Carlow and Dublin Road Kilkenny. Michele has been operating the Ballylinan store with her son, Ger Reid since taking over the business in December.
Michele O’Brien said: “We are thrilled to grow our partnership with Maxol and to be working with a family-owned, community-focused company that has been operating in Ireland for 105 years.
"We have an amazing team that will continue to look after all of customers, ensuring they will get bags more choice, convenience and value, as well as top-tier service.”
Maxol Ballylinan is one of nine recent site acquisitions by the Maxol Group, bringing to 250 Maxol’s nationwide network of sites across the island of Ireland.
The multi-million Euro business investment announced by CEO, Brian Donaldson is part of Maxol’s €100m 2023-2027 investment strategy for growth announced last year and will expand the family-owned retailer’s portfolio in the Leinster region, including Laois.
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