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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First class products, first class service, first class prices. Ordered paint on a Monday and it was delivered (with free delivery) on Tuesday, by a cheerful driver. Customer service is excellent - f... 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
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4.9
Excellent
193 reviews
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Excellent customer service.
Excellent customer service and follow up, always. Love dealing with this company. Really a credit to themselves. Thank you
11 August 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Fiona, Thanks a million for your lovely review and for your continued support! 😊
We’re delighted to hear you’ve consistently had such a positive experience dealing with us. Our team really appreciates feedback like this, and it’s fantastic to know their customer service and follow-up have made such a good impression.
Thanks again for choosing Pat McDonnell Paints; we really appreciate it!
Quick next day delivery and great prices
Quick next day delivery and great prices
13 August 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Una,
Thanks so much for your review! 😊
We really appreciate your support and hope to help you again soon!
Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing. I ordered varnish at 7:20am. Aidan dropped it to my door at 8:26am THE SAME DAY! Literally an hour later. Delivery was also FREE. Friendly service. Smart looking van branding. I cannot recommend enough. I don’t think I could possibly order paint from anywhere else after this! I had never even heard of this company before this morning when I went looking for a specific varnish that only they seemed to stock. Absolutely delighted
19 August 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Aoife, Wow—thanks so much for such an amazing review! 😊
We’re delighted you found the specific varnish you were looking for with us and that Aidan managed to get it to your door just over an hour after you placed your order! That’s certainly what we call speedy delivery.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Aidan too. We’re also glad you liked the van branding—he’ll get a kick out of that! 😉
Thanks again for giving us a try. We’re absolutely delighted to have made such a good first impression, and we hope to become your go-to for all your future paint and decorating needs!
Excellent service.
Excellent service.
Really competitive price and extremely quick delivery. Will be sourcing all of our paint from Pat McDonnell Paints going forward!
10 August 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Nick,
Thanks a million for the great review! 😊 It’s fantastic to know you’ll be sourcing all your paint from us going forward - we really appreciate the support! We look forward to helping with plenty more projects to come.
Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Aoife, Thanks a million for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you were impressed with our delivery service :)
Exterior house painting
I am planning on painting the exterior of my home but I could not find the color I wanted. Pat McDonell paints had the color and came in cheaper than alot of others. It was really easy to order online and to my surprise they were at my door the next working day. Lovely people, exceptional service and fair prices 👏
3 August 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Justine,
Thanks so much for your fantastic review! 👏
We're delighted you found the colour you were looking for with us, and even better that you found it at a great price! It's brilliant to hear you found the online ordering process easy and that your paint arrived the very next working day.
Thanks again for your kind words about our team and service. We really appreciate your support and hope your painting project goes well!
We had a very positive experience with…
We had a very positive experience with Pat McDonnell Paints in Raheen and, in particular, with Darius.
We initially had an issue which could easily have left us disappointed customers. However, the way Darius handled the situation was exceptional. He listened to our concerns, took the matter seriously and went out of his way to find a solution for us.
What impressed us most was the genuinely personal and professional way he dealt with everything. Rather than simply resolving the issue, he completely turned the experience around and left us feeling that our custom was genuinely valued.
Good customer service is easy when everything goes smoothly, but I think the real test is how a business responds when something goes wrong. Darius handled our situation brilliantly and has turned what could have been a negative experience into one that has made us loyal customers of Pat McDonnell Paints.
He is an absolute credit to the Raheen team, and we would have no hesitation in recommending them.
30 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We're absolutely delighted to hear how Darius handled your situation and that he was able to turn what could have been a disappointing experience into such a positive one.
We'll be sure to pass your wonderful feedback on to Darius and the Limerick team. He'll be delighted to know that his approach made such a lasting impression.
We're incredibly grateful for your continued support and delighted to have you as loyal customers. Thanks again for your kind words and recommendation!
Excellent service
Excellent service , great prices , very user friendly website , well done , thank you
28 July 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Stephen, Cheers for the great feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a good experience with our website :)
Brilliant customer service and fast…
Brilliant customer service and fast free delivery, so helpful for people like myself who don't drive.
27 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Joanne, Thanks so much for the great review!
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
Unprompted review
Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Aileen, Thanks so much for your wonderful review! 😊
We're absolutely delighted to hear Jules was able to help you with your kitchen and utility colour matching. We'll be sure to pass on your lovely comments to her - she'll be thrilled to hear them!
It's fantastic to know you had such a positive experience at our Tralee store. Thanks again for your kind words and support!
Amazing service
Amazing service. Ordered Sunday evening and it was delivered Monday morning. Wonderful
20 July 2026
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Reply from Pat McDonnell Paints
Hi Olivia, Thanks a million for your lovely review!
We're delighted to hear you were so impressed with our speedy delivery service. Thanks again for your support, and we hope to help you again soon!
Fastest delivery ever
Fastest delivery ever! Paint and supplies outside our door in under 3 hours after ordering, phenomenal!
17 July 2026
Unprompted review
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
Unprompted review
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
Unprompted review
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
Unprompted review
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
Unprompted review
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
Unprompted review
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
Unprompted review
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
Unprompted review
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
Unprompted review
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! 😊
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