Family Carers Ireland to benefit from trolley dash
Lidl Ireland has teamed up with Irish singer and TV personality Una Healy to launch this year’s Trolley Dash campaign, giving shoppers across Ireland the chance to win a supermarket sweep-style dash at their local store, with one lucky winner selected from each of Lidl’s 189 stores nationwide to bag a festive feast this Christmas. Last year Tipperary customers raised more than €15,700 for Lidl’s charity partner, with previous Lidl Tipperary Trolley Dash winner bagging over €340 worth of festive goodies.
With two minutes on the clock, Trolley Dashers can grab as many items on their Christmas shopping list as they can from their local Lidl store and bag a festive feast.
Returning for its 12th year, Lidl shoppers can secure their spot on the dash by picking up a Trolley Dash ticket at the till for just €1, with all proceeds going directly to Family Carers Ireland, Lidl’s charity partner. Since announcing their partnership, Lidl has committed to raising €1 million over three years to support the charity’s vital services for family carers nationwide.
Launched in 2014, Lidl Ireland’s Trolley Dash has raised almost €3 million for local charities across Ireland and previous Trolley Dash winners have bagged thousands of euros worth of award-winning festive food and treats to enjoy over the festive season.
Funds raised from the flagship activity have supported the delivery of Family Carers Ireland’s supports and services across the country.
Supporting this year’s launch, Una Healy commented:
“As a single mum, I know how important it is for people in a caring role to have a support network. Particularly for the half a million family carers across Ireland, they deserve to feel supported and seen and Family Carers Ireland does an amazing job in delivering bespoke supports.
I’m delighted to launch this year’s Trolley Dash with Lidl Ireland. For anyone that’s ever dreamed of doing their very own ‘supermarket sweep’, it’s a great opportunity to be in with the chance of bagging their entire festive shop and experiencing a Deluxe Christmas with Lidl’s award-winning food and drink range.
For just €1, shoppers can be in with a chance of winning a dash in their local Lidl store and also do their bit to support charity at Christmas – it’s a win-win!”
Catherine Cox, Head of Communications and Policy at Family Carers Ireland, said:
“Our partnership with Lidl Ireland through the Trolley Dash campaign is a wonderful way to bring a bit of festive spirit to what is an incredible fundraising campaign. It really is a highlight in the fundraising calendar for us, for Lidl and for shoppers. By taking part, customers and employees will help us to provide essential supports and services to those caring for loved ones every day.
This year’s campaign, with Una Healy as ambassador, reminds us that family carers need to be cared for too and, particularly at Christmas, it’s more important than ever for those in a family caring role to know that they have our support at what can be a difficult time of year for some.
We’re so grateful to all of Lidl’s customers who take part in Trolley Dash and support Family Carers Ireland in raising significant funds each year. Every ticket sold really does makes a real difference and we are looking forward to seeing hundreds of ‘dashers’ enjoy a fantastic Christmas reward this December while doing their bit to support family carers across the country.”
Tickets for Lidl Ireland’s Trolley Dash will go on sale from Monday, 17th November to Sunday, 30th November 2025, giving customers the chance to participate in their local store’s dash throughout December while supporting Family Carers Ireland. Winners will be contacted directly by Lidl Ireland and invited to take part in a clean-run shopping dash before their store opens.
For more information about Lidl’s Christmas Trolley Dash and for full terms and conditions, please visit: www.lidl.ie/trolleydash