End of An Era: Perry’s Supermarket In Athy To Shut Its Doors At The End Of This Month

Monday, 8 December 2025 13:19

By Martin Osborne - Head Of News

Perry’s previously operated from two locations - on Duke Street and Leinster Street - before consolidating operations on Leinster Street in recent years.

Perry’s Supermarket in Athy will close on New Year's Eve.

Labour Cllr Mark Leigh says the store has found it increasingly difficult to compete with three large supermarkets in Athy, despite having traded locally for decades.

Councillor Leigh said it was very disappointing to hear of the closure, describing Perry’s as a shop his own family, and many others, relied on down through the years.

He said the fact the business survived for so long alongside major retailers was a testament to the owners.

Perry’s previously operated from two locations - on Duke Street and Leinster Street - before consolidating operations on Leinster Street in recent years.

The shop is due to close its doors at the end of December.

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