Reas Department Store Bagenalstown

08/09/2026

Halloween HQ has arrived in Reas Department Store Bagenalstown call in to look our great new range now in store

28/08/2026

Soccer season back up & running..we have you sorted for all your essentials

24/08/2026

Get Electric Picnic ready Reas Department Store Bagenalstown

22/08/2026

For 27-year-old Oisín Pollard and his family in Bagenalstown, the refusal by the HSE to fund the drug Skyclarys feels like a devastating blow as his Friedreich's Ataxia worsens daily.

His mother Elaine fears her son is being "thrown to the wolves," angrily rejecting claims that the rejection is based on evidence. She believes politicians "want to portray it as science-led," but insists the reality is simple: "It’s budget-led, it’s money-led."

With a final decision expected on August 25th, approximately 200 affected individuals across Ireland are left waiting to see if their health will take priority over financial balance sheets. Time is rapidly running out for Oisín and the entire Friedreich's Ataxia community, who are desperately fighting for the right to access a life-stabilizing treatment.

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15/08/2026

May 23rd, 2026, marked a truly special milestone as the Rea family and Rea’s Department Store celebrated 60 years in business in Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.

From the bottom of our hearts, we want to say thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so memorable.

A huge thank you to KCLR Radio for the wonderful live broadcast, and a very special thank you to MC, James Lakes, who did a fantastic job. James is a true community man, and we are so grateful for his warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm throughout the day.

A sincere thank you also to the amazing KCLR team – Aisling McDonald, Tara Byrne, and Paddy Morris for all your hard work behind the scenes and on the day.

We were honoured to welcome so many guest speakers who shared treasured memories and stories from over the years. Thank you to Pa**ie Cowman, Pat Ryan, Derek Ryan, Betty Dalton, Paddy Gardiner, Joan Somers, Claire Dunne and Paddy Kiely. Thank you for been with us on the day to celebrate. Your words made the occasion even more meaningful.

A big thank you our local award winning singer and songwriter Richie Kavanagh, Minister for State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor & best selling author and journalist Eimear Ni Bhraonain, your constant support over the years has been much appreciated and we thank you for celebrating with us on the day.

A special thank you to Michael Connolly, Bernie Kenny and Deirdre Lyng and all the fantastic team at Connollys SuperValu Bagenalstown for your kindness and generosity.The beautiful cakes were enjoyed by everyone and were the perfect addition to our celebration.

To fantasy face Art and and busy with balloons, absolutely fantastic companies, so talented and kept the kids entertained for hours.

Margaret Walsh for her beautiful Photography and Mark Watson (Not Just A Pawn) for his amazing videography. We are so thankfully to have these memories recorded for future generations.

A big thank you to all our suppliers for providing some fantastic prizes on the day.

Finally, to all our loyal customers, our friends, our neighbours, and the wider community of Bagenalstown and the surrounding area thank you for your incredible support over the past 60 years. Your loyalty has been the foundation of our family business, and it has been a privilege to have been a little part of your families lives for the past six Decades.

Here's to celebrating the past, appreciating the present, and looking forward to many more years in business together.

With sincere thanks,
The Rea Family & team at Reas Department Store

James Lakes Eimear Ní Bhraonáin Jennifer Murnane O Connor TD KCLR96FM SuperValu Connolly's Bagenalstown Richie Kavanagh Bagenalstown Area Chamber of Business & Tourism Rea Communications Reas' Jeweller's Derek Ryan Music Margaret Walsh

15/08/2026

May 23rd, 2026, marked a truly special milestone as the Rea family and Rea’s Department Store celebrated 60 years in business in Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.From the bottom of our hearts, we want to say thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so memorable.A huge thank you to KCLR Radio for the wonderful live broadcast, and a very special thank you to MC, James Lakes, who did a fantastic job. James is a true community man, and we are so grateful for his warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm throughout the day.A sincere thank you also to the amazing KCLR team – Aisling McDonald, Tara Byrne, and Paddy Morris for all your hard work behind the scenes and on the day.We were honoured to welcome so many guest speakers who shared treasured memories and stories from over the years. Thank you to Pa**ie Cowman, Pat Ryan, Derek Ryan, Betty Dalton, Paddy Gardiner, Joan Somers, Claire Dunne and Paddy Kiely. Thank you for been with us on the day to celebrate. Your words made the occasion even more meaningful.A big thank you our local award winning singer and songwriter Richie Kavanagh, Minister for State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor & best selling author and journalist Eimear Ni Bhraonain, your constant support over the years has been much appreciated and we thank you for celebrating with us on the day. A special thank you to Michael Connolly, Bernie Kenny and Deirdre Lyng and all the fantastic team at Connollys SuperValu Bagenalstown for your kindness and generosity.The beautiful cakes were enjoyed by everyone and were the perfect addition to our celebration.

To fantasy face Art and and busy with balloons, absolutely fantastic companies, so talented and kept the kids entertained for hours.

Margaret Walsh for her beautiful Photography and Mark Watson (Not Just A Pawn) for his amazing videography. We are so thankfully to have these memories recorded for future generations.

Finally, to all our loyal customers, our friends, our neighbours, and the wider community of Bagenalstown and the surrounding area thank you for your incredible support over the past 60 years. Your loyalty has been the foundation of our family business. Sincere Thanks, The Rea Family.