Declan in dash for shopping!

Lucky winner Declan Honan, from Cooley, grabbed more than €214 worth of his family’s Christmas shopping in a Lidl Trolley Dash at Dundalk Lidl last week.

Whitestown native Declan had just two minutes to do a ‘Supermarket Sweep’ style dash around the store, grabbing as much of their Christmas shopping as they could!

Local artist and former teacher Declan was joined by his son Conor for the ‘mad dash’ around the store, where they managed to secure an array of goods and foosdstuffs, much needed ahead of the festive season!

Lidl stores across the country gave customers the chance to win their ‘ big Christmas shop’.

Tickets were on sale for just €1 at Lidl checkouts across Ireland since November,

Although a fun event for all taking part, the competition was for a very good cause, with all proceeds going to Lidl’s charity partner Jigsaw – the National Centre for Youth Mental Health.

As the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, Jigsaw provide a range of free mental health support services for young people between the ages of 12 and 25.

Jigsaw is an early intervention service, working with young people to prevent mental health issues.

With services in 13 communities across Ireland and a dedicated advice and information website, young people, parents and their guardians can benefit from the supports that Jigsaw provides.

To date, Jigsaw has supported over 26,000 young people across Ireland.

Lidl Ireland’s 2018 Trolley Dash raised a total of €213,045 for Jigsaw.

Speaking about Lidl’s annual Trolley Dash, Deirdre Ryan, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland said: ‘We are thrilled with the result of our Lidl Trolley Dash this year.’

She added that over four weeks, 162 Lidl stores across the country have raised what was ‘A significant amount of funds, 100% of which will be donated to our charity partner, Jigsaw. ‘

Ms. Ryan explained: ‘ The proceeds will support all of the crucial work Jigsaw are doing with young people facing mental health issues, as well as their parents and guardians.’

We would like to thank all of our customers who have supported our fundraising efforts.’

Declan Honan and his son Conor after completing the Lidl Trolley Dash.

Declan Honan of Whitestown, winner of Lidl Irelandís Christmas Trolley Dash pictured at Lidl Dundalk, Co. Louth, managed to grab €214.44 worth of groceries in just two minutes. He is pictured here with his son Conor (right), Deputy Store Manager Shannon McKenna and Customer Assistant Brendan Coleman.