Ireland braces for unprecedented disruption as Storm Eowyn forces major supermarket chains to announce temporary closures amid a nationwide red weather warning. Here’s your essential guide to store closures and reopening times.
Met Éireann has issued a rare country-wide red wind warning, forecasting potentially life-threatening conditions including:
- Dangerous falling trees
- Widespread power outages
- Structural damage risks
- Severe travel disruptions
Supermarket Opening Status:
▶️ Aldi
- All stores closed during red warning period
- Reopening time dependent on safety assessments
- Updates to be provided through official channels
▶️ Lidl
- All stores closed Friday, January 24
- Planned reopening one hour after local weather warnings lift
- Both Republic and Northern Ireland stores affected
▶️ Tesco
- All stores remain closed until 1pm Friday
- Phased reopening subject to weather conditions
▶️ Dunnes Stores
- Friday closure confirmed
- Varying reopening times: 11am, 1pm, or 4pm
- Times dependent on local alert status
▶️ SuperValu
- Store-specific closures
- Delivery services disrupted
- Customers advised to check local store updates
Residents are urged to complete essential shopping before the storm’s arrival and follow official guidance during the severe weather event.
