Donaghy Bros

Donaghy Bros, independent appliance retailer in Northern Ireland

Donaghy Bros is an independent appliance retailer with two showrooms in Kilrea and Limavady, Northern Ireland, as well as warehouse facilities. The company presents itself as a family business founded in 1964 by Sean Donaghy, who opened a shop in Kilrea, and his brothers Tommy and Gerard, who opened another in Limavady. Ownership remains in the family, specifically Sean's two sons, Dermot and James, who run both stores.

The company states it has experienced remarkable growth since its founding and has a customer base across the island of Ireland and Great Britain. It describes itself as an independent electrical retailer and highlights its investment in an e-commerce store, as well as a 14,000 square foot showroom in Kilrea.

Product catalogue and brands

The range covers several categories of appliances and home equipment:

• Cooking: built-in ovens, hobs, cooker hoods, microwaves, freestanding and range cookers, warming drawers and accessories.
• Refrigeration: freestanding fridges, freezers, fridge freezers, American style, chest freezers, integrated fridges and wine coolers.
• Floorcare: upright, cordless, cylinder, handheld and robotic vacuum cleaners, steam mops, carpet cleaners and accessories.
• Laundry and dishwashers: freestanding and integrated dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, washer dryers and accessories.
• Sound and vision, heating, small appliances and cookware.
• Pram centre, presented as a specialised section.

Among the brands the company mentions are Bosch, Neff, Siemens, Sony, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, iCandy and Dyson. The online catalogue shows examples such as a Bosch WAN28081GB 7 kg 1400 spin washing machine, a Dyson AM07 tower fan and a Quooker Flex 3-in-1 boiling water tap.

Services and customer care

Donaghy Bros offers free delivery in Northern Ireland, Ireland and Great Britain for thousands of appliances, according to its own information. The company also has a customer service and after-sales service, and mentions the possibility of financing through Snap Finance. Its website includes help sections on returns, faulty products, troubleshooting, manufacturer details and installations.

The company presents itself as a multi-award-winning business and emphasises the experience of its team, with long-serving employees in sales, customer service, warehouse and delivery.

Presence and contact details

The company operates two showrooms in Northern Ireland, in Kilrea and Limavady, and has warehouse facilities. The website indicates that the online store allows shopping from any location. The contact telephone number is 028 2954 0001.

Locations and premises

Kilrea store: 34 - 40 Maghera Street, Kilrea, BT51 5QN

Limavady store: 46 Main St, Limavady, BT49 0EU