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I recently visited Pat McDonnell shop in Rathfarnham with only a vague idea of the colour scheme I want to use in my house. I was attended by a most patient, knowledgeable and helpful man who definite... See more
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I couldnt recommend this business more highly! I perused their website yesterday evening. They have an extensive selection of paint. The paint i wanted was on offer, i saved over 30% on... See more
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Went into the store near the Marina and got such helpful advice! We recently bought our first home, and have a baby with a condition which can be exacerbated by strong smells. We were interested in lo... See more
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We provide the widest range of Paint, Woodcare, Wallpaper and Accessories for your decorating requirements. We are proud stockists of expert brands such as Dulux, Ralston, Colourtrend, Farrow & Ball and many more! We have stores located across the country in Cork, Limerick, Tralee, Galway, Athlone, Dublin and Kilkenny, and an online store offering Free Delivery to your door! We offer you an unrivalled range of services, from Free In-store Colour Consultancy to help you with your next project; to Expert Advice, ensuring you save time and money by getting valuable, practical advice from our professional team. Pat McDonnell Paints | https://www.mcdonnellpaints.ie/
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Head Office, T12 EA47, Cork, Ireland
- 353 21 432 0200
- info@mcdonnellpaints.ie
- mcdonnellpaints.ie
4.8
Excellent
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Jules from the Tralee Store ❤️
I recently visited the Tralee store and met with Jules on several occasions since.
She is a fabulous person inside and out. Jules has a great eye and was a fantastic help to me. She helped me to colour match our kitchen and utility presses.
1 July 2026
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Amazing service
Amazing service. Ordered Sunday evening and it was delivered Monday morning. Wonderful
20 July 2026
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Fastest delivery ever
Fastest delivery ever! Paint and supplies outside our door in under 3 hours after ordering, phenomenal!
17 July 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi GT, Delighted to hear you were happy with our delivery service! Bets of luck with your painting project, and just give us a shout if you have any questions!
Fantastic Service
I'm delighted with the wonderful service I received. I ordered paints online and they were delivered within 12 hours. I'm so grateful for such speedy delivery. I wanted the same colour paint we had on the kitchen walls. I scrolled through the website and was able to see very accurate images of the colours on walls online. This was hugely helpful in deciding which colour to order. I appreciate such fantastic service!
14 July 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Rachel, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with our online store! Best of luck with your painting project and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions at all!
Amazing service
This is my 3rd time ordering paints from here and have to say the service is top class, they have everything to choose from, priced very well and the door to door service with the free delivery is brilliant, got my order the next morning, ill be back everytime!!
16 July 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Gin,
Wow! Thanks so much for your fantastic review! 😊
We're delighted to hear you've had such great experiences with us time and time again.
Thank you for your continued support—we really appreciate it, and we look forward to helping you with your next project!
Placed an online order for my dad on…
Placed an online order for my dad on Friday afternoon and within minutes was notified that the order was ready for collection. It was collected after work and staff were very pleasant. My dad loves this paint store and will not shop anywhere else. The price for the non-slip decking oil was also less expensive than other retailers. I can highly reccommend pat McDonnell Paints.
10 July 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi there,
Thanks so much for your lovely review!
We're delighted to hear that our team made the experience an easy one. It's especially nice to hear your dad is such a loyal customer, that really means a lot to us. Thanks again for the recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you both back again soon! 😊
Great value
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great value, excellent customer service and competitive prices. Now to get it on the walls! 😅🎨
9 July 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi James, Thanks so much for the rave review! We're delighted to hear you had a good experience with us :) Don't hesitate to call into us again if you have any questions about your painting project!
Hassle free purchase
Ordered a paint online in the weekend and collect it on a Monday. Website was easy to browse and no issue with the order. Got a call in the afternoon telling me it was ready for collection. Plenty of parking space.
20 June 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Happy painting!
Best service around
Best service around, delivered direct to your door and prices that cant be beaten
25 June 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Catriona, Cheers for the 5-star review!
I’ll never go to another paint shop.…
I recently visited Pat McDonnell shop in Rathfarnham with only a vague idea of the colour scheme I want to use in my house. I was attended by a most patient, knowledgeable and helpful man who definitely knew his colours. Brilliant experience, don’t think I will ever go to another paint shop. Have since purchased some more sample pots, very quickly delivered. Wonderful service.
18 June 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Sally, Thanks so much for your wonderful review! 😊
We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience in our Rathfarnham store. It's great to know our team was able to help find the right colour scheme for you! We'll be sure to pass on your kind words - they'll really appreciate them.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to helping with the rest of your project!
I ordered online and got my paints…
I ordered online and got my paints delivered the same afternoon! Exemplary company!
19 June 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Nicola, Thanks a million for your lovely review!
We're delighted to hear your online order arrived the very same afternoon. Providing fast, reliable service is something we really strive for, so it's great to know we hit the mark.
We really appreciate your kind words and hope to help you again soon! 😊
Great service
Great service. Really efficient delivery. Good range of products and very friendly staff. Always buy paints here.
4 June 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Gerard, Cheers for the great review! We're delighted to hear that you had a good experience with us :)
Excellent service from ordering online…
Excellent service from ordering online to delivery. Fast delivery too!Would recommend 👌
10 June 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Hazel, Thanks a million for the recommendation. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us :)
First class!
First class service, first class products, first class experience! I ordered on a Monday and paint was delivered (free delivery) on Tuesday. Customer service reps were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
8 June 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Joseph, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a rave review! We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Happy painting!
Absolutely amazing company
I couldn't recommend this company enough!! The range of paint is amazing plenty to choose from. They contacted me not long after I ordered paint to arrange my delivery which was free. Will definitely be ordering from there again!!
12 June 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Sabrina, Thanks so much for taking the time to write a recommendation! We're just thrilled to hear that you had such a good experience with us. Happy painting!
From Unsure to Inspired – Thanks to Jules!
I had a fantastic experience with Jules McElligott at Pat McDonnells in the Tralee store. She helped me choose colour schemes for two sitting rooms, making the whole process easy and enjoyable.
Jules really listened to my ideas while offering suggestions I wouldn’t have thought of. Her eye for colour is exceptional, and the final results are fresh, inviting, and perfectly balanced.
Professional, patient, and genuinely passionate about her work, Jules made me feel confident in every decision. I’d highly recommend booking in with her, she truly transforms a room!
30 May 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Michelle, Thanks for taking the time to share such kind words :) Your feedback is just lovely and we're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with Jules!
Jules (the interior designer)…
We found Jules (the interior designer) so helpful and patient with us when deciding colours for our entire house. It made life so easy for us and we were extremely happy with the chosen colours and the whole experience.
Mary and John Murphy
28 May 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Mary, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a kind and detailed review! We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with Jules & our Tralee store. We will be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to her :)
Great service as always
Great service as always. The staff in the Commons Road are so helpful and never rushed me when I was asking for advice. The free delivery service is so handy I order mid-week and have it by Friday.
3 June 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Jennifer, Cheers for the kind words about our Commons Road store. We're delighted to hear you had a good experience with us and will be sure to pass your feedback along :)
Great service.
Great, often called to the shop if I was in town, but the free delivery this time was really fast. Best quality paint & filler, best prices around & everything was available. Will deal again soon.
1 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Andy, Thanks so much for your continued support! 😊
We're delighted to hear that your delivery experience was just as positive as your visits to the shop.
We really appreciate your kind words, and we look forward to helping you with your next project soon.
Thanks again for choosing Pat McDonnell Paints!
so easy to use website and once order…
so easy to use website and once order was placed, delivery was following morning.
delighted and will use Pat McDonnell Paints again.
18 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Ann, Thank you so much for taking the time to share these kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our website. Best of luck with your painting project. We look forward to helping you with the next one!
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