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A Fascinating History of Next

In 1864, J. Hepworth & Sons was founded as a distinguished gentlemen’s tailor in Leeds, England. Fast forward to 1981, when Hepworth made a strategic move by acquiring the Kendalls Rainwear chain, transforming it into what we now know as the innovative women’s clothing retailer, Next. The journey began in February 1982 with the opening of the first Next store. Remarkably, by November of the same year, the brand had expanded to 70 locations across the UK, capturing the hearts of shoppers nationwide. In 1984, NEXT further solidified its position in the market by launching a men’s department at its flagship store on Regent Street in London. By 1986, the company underwent a pivotal rebranding, officially becoming Next PLC, a name synonymous with quality and style. The year 2002 marked another milestone as Next boldly ventured into the Irish market, continuing its trajectory of growth and success.

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Personal Shopper

MacDonagh Junction now offer a FREE personal shopper service throughout the Centre. Why not take advantage of this unique opportunity to get personalised style/fashion advice.

  • FREE children’s play area
  • Postal Stamps at Customer Service
  • Spacious toilet and baby changing facilities
  • FREE WiFi
  • ATM
  • Free Phone Taxi service
  • Indoor car parking
  • Customer Service Desk
  • Complimentary children’s buggy
  • Complimentary umbrella loan service
  • Flat battery start service in our car park
  • Bicycle parking
  • Boardroom hire
  • Borrow a bike lock
  • Phone charging service
  • Photocopy service

  • Personal shopper
  • Pregnancy / Mother & Baby Parking
  • Public notice board
  • Gift cards
  • iDME wristband hire
  • Complimentary wheelchair loan service

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Customer Feedback

I received fantastic assistance today at the customer service desk. The assistant even helped me enter a draw. The Halloween Party was very enjoyable. The kids had a fantastic time, very child friendly.
Great atmosphere in MDJ today. Lots of activities for the kids to enjoy on a miserable day. Great help from the lady on the front desk. Needed some help as we are in Kilkenny for just the weekend.
MacDonagh Shopping Centre is probably one of the cleanest Centres I’ve shopped in, toilets are always immaculate.
We were in Kilkenny for the long weekend and popped into MacDonagh Junction for a bite of lunch on our way to Kilkenny Castle. We were just about to leave when the kids entertainment kicked off. Many thanks to whoever organised the entertainment – it really made our weekend. We usually head to Spain for the Easter break but I think the smallies will vote for Kilkenny (or rather MacDonagh Junction) again next year.

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