Kelly’s Dunboyne: Four Generations of a Family Run Hardware Store
21/04/2026 •
2 min
Kelly’s Dunboyne has been a cornerstone of the local community for over a century.
Founded around 1900, this family‑run hardware
store in Dunboyne has been passed down through four generations, with each
one contributing to the business’s growth, reputation and longevity.
Originally established as
a grocery store serving the everyday needs of local households, Kelly’s evolved
alongside the town itself. As customer demand changed, the business gradually
shifted its focus towards hardware -an area where Kelly’s continues to
thrive today as a trusted local hardware shop in County Meath.
In
1972, Kelly’s relocated to its current premises just ten metres
around the corner from where the business first began. While the address
changed, the values did not. The team remains deeply committed to
serving Dunboyne with the same reliability, care and personal service that has
defined Kelly’s for generations.
Today,
the store is widely recognised as a go‑to
destination for quality hardware products and dependable service in the local
area.
A partnership built on trust: Kelly’s and Calor
Kelly’s
long‑standing relationship with Calor dates to the 1950s, when the
family first began working with Kosangas. Following Kosangas’ merger with Calor
in the 1970s, Kelly’s naturally transitioned to become a trusted Calor gas
stockist in Dunboyne -a partnership that has endured ever since.
Reliability
is central to this collaboration. Knowing that Calor products are consistently
supplied and accurately measured gives the Kelly’s team complete confidence
when serving customers. That trust and dependability play a major
role in why customers continue to return year after year.
Serving Dunboyne’s diverse customer base
As
an established Calor gas retailer and hardware store, Kelly’s supports a wide
range of customers - from local businesses and homeowners to
hobbyists, BBQ enthusiasts and occasional users. The versatility of
Calor products, combined with Kelly’s commitment to being well stocked, ensures
customers can rely on the store for both planned purchases and last‑minute
needs.
For
the Kelly family, readiness isn’t optional -it’s a
fundamental part of good service.
Family values that stand the test of time
Kelly’s
continued success lies in principles that have been carried through each
generation: staying well stocked, avoiding shortcuts, and focusing on long‑term
relationships rather than quick wins. Keeping pace with industry trends while
staying true to the basics of good customer service has helped the business
adapt without losing its identity. More than anything, it’s this
combination of consistency, care and forward thinking that has allowed Kelly’s
Dunboyne to remain a trusted local business for more than 100 years -and
counting.
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