Trolley dash winner bags festive goodies at Roscommon supermarket

Shoppers across County Roscommon raised more than €4,200 for Lidl Ireland’s charity partner Family Carers Ireland, contributing to an overall total of more than €270,000 in funds raised from ticket sales of the retailer’s popular festive fundraiser - trolley dash.

One winner in every one of Lidl’s 190 stores nationwide – including three winners across County Roscommon- completed a two-minute supermarket sweep-style dash to bag their festive feast for free this Christmas.

At the Lidl Roscommon store Kevin Quinn from Ballygar took home over €330 worth of Lidl’s Deluxe festive food and treats to enjoy over the Christmas season.

The much-loved fundraising initiative received widespread support from Lidl shoppers across Ireland, with 100% of the proceeds raised supporting family carers and young carers across the country.

Eimear O’Sullivan, corporate affairs director at Lidl Ireland said: “We are absolutely delighted by the overwhelming generosity of our customers this year. The Lidl trolley dash is a much-loved festive tradition, and to see a total of €272,060 raised is simply incredible. 100% of these crucial funds will directly support the vital work of Family Carers Ireland, making a tangible difference to carers and their families right across the country. On behalf of Lidl, I want to thank everyone who purchased a ticket and supported this essential campaign.” 

Catherine Cox, Head of Communications and Policy at Family Carers Ireland, commented: “The support from Lidl customers through the trolley dash has been phenomenal. This incredible donation is more than just a number; it will help deliver vital supports and services to family carers across Ireland who give so much in caring for their loved ones. These funds will allow us to expand our vital practical and emotional supports, and services, ensuring that the incredible work done by family carers is supported and valued.”