Martina goes wild in Laois on Christmas Lidl Portlaoise dash

Pictured: Martina Lawless who completed the dash managed to grab over €700 worth of goodies - also pictured is Ivars Zemvalds, Lidl Store Manager, Portlaoise. Pic: Justin Farelly

placeholder image — Pictured: Martina Lawless who completed the dash managed to grab over €700 worth of goodies - also pictured is Ivars Zemvalds, Lidl Store Manager, Portlaoise. Pic: Justin Farelly

Portlaoise woman packs trolley with hundreds of euros worth of goods

Laois shoppers have raised more than €1,700 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 two winners across Laois - completed a two-minute supermarket sweep-style dash to bag their Christmas goodies.

Martina Lawless from Mountainview in Portlaoise took home over €700 worth of Lidl’s award-winning Deluxe festive food and treats to enjoy over the Christmas season after going wild in the aisles at the Lidl Portlaoise.

Eimear O’Sullivan, Corporate Affairs Director at Lidl Ireland, spoke about the event in a statement to the Leinster Express / Laois Live.

“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,” she said. MORE BELOW PHOTO.

Pictured: Ivars Zemvalds, Lidl Store Manager, Lidl Portlaoise and Trolley Dash winner Martina Lawless from Portlaoise who managed to grab over €700 worth of goodies.

Catherine Cox is the Head of Communications and Policy at Family Carers Ireland.

“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,” she said.