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Irish Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Fans in disbelief as Supermac's opens in Britain for first time ever
SUPERMAC'S fans enjoyed a special treat this month as the Irish fast-food chain served up its inimitable food offerings for the very first time in Britain. Festival-goers were delighted to find a pop-up Supermac's food van at the Download Festival in Leicestershire from June 10-14. Supermac's was founded in Galway in 1978 It marked the first time the Galway-founded food chain has ever opened its doors outside of Ireland, where it boasts more than 100 outlets, including a branch at Dublin Airport, which opened in 2024. Festival fans couldn't believe their eyes as they stumbled across the distinctive branding among the food trucks on site at the rock festival, where headliners included Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. Supermac's brought a food truck to the Download Festival in Leicestershire this month One reveller, who posted his feelings in a video on social media, said: 'Tell me you're Irish without telling me you're Irish,' before revealing the Supermac's pop-up stall. "It can't be, not here in the UK,' he added, stating: "She's beautiful." The first Supermac's opened its doors in 1978 on Main Street, in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Since then Supermac's restaurants have become a firm fixture in towns and cities around Ireland. Founded by Pat McDonagh, the family-owned company is Ireland's largest indigenous fast food restaurant group. For more insight on why Irish people love Supermac's so much, click here. See More: Britain, Download Festival, Food Truck, Pop Up, Supermacs
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
'God bless Pat McDonagh' - First Supermacs lands in the UK
Supermacs has landed in the United Kingdom, leaving Irish fans who are living away from home, delighted with the tasty home comfort. Unfortunately, it isn't a permanent shop but there WAS a Supermac's food truck among other food and drink stalls at the Download Festival over the weekend. The British Music Festival took place from Wednesday, June 11 to Sunday, June 16 at Donnington Park, Leicestershire, with acts including the Vengaboys, Dougie Poynter, Panic at the Bingo and more entertaining the crowds. The British festival took place from Wednesday, June 11 to Sunday, June 16 at Donnington Park, Leicestershire. Pic: TRACEY WELCH/REX/Shutterstock The social media accounts for the festival say they are the UK's biggest rock and metal festival, and a quick look on social media showed plenty of Irish music fans travelling to Leicestershire for the annual event. While those going to the festival would have attended to see some of their favourite acts, the Irish contingent would have been delighted to see a familiar face in the shape of a bright red van. Beloved fast food restaurant Supermac's made the trip to the UK, and set up a food truck to nurse any hungover heads over the weekend. Supermacs owner Pat McDonagh. Festival attendee Blayne Hosey took to video-sharing app TikTok to share his reaction at the food establishment being in the UK. @blaynehosey Every Irish Guy at @Download Festival last week, when they spotted @supermacs #download #downloadfestival #dustload #supermacs #irishabroad #tacochips #derby #littlechippervan #fyp #foryou #treanding #f ♬ Dearg Doom – Horslips 'Tell me you're Irish without telling me you're Irish,' the video started with Blayne walking through the field and spying the Supermac's truck. 'It can't be, not here in the UK,' he says in disbelief, 'She's beautiful.' Fellow TikTok users took to the comments in agreement with Blayne, with one writing: 'God Bless you Pat McDonagh.' Another added: 'Next year, get me a Centra on site. Chicken fillet roll would solve any download hangover.' A third commented: 'Oh please I need Supermacs to actually come to the UK.'
Irish Independent
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Nicola Coughlan shares her delight at receiving Supermacs gold card
The actor shared a snap of the card, which has made her a certified VIP at the fast food chain. 'Few things that have happened to me in my life impress people more than this,' she captioned the picture. The card which is 'vaild for life' notes she is also known as Clare Devlin and Lady Whistledown – her characters in Derry Girls and Bridgerton. Coughlan also hails from Supermac's home county of Galway. The starlet spent the weekend in Ireland, attending Fast Net Film Festival in West Cork. On Saturday, she appeared in conversation with director Lenny Abrahamson. Meanwhile, Barry Keoghan also attended the festival, appearing in conversation with casting director Maureen Hughes on Sunday. Kin stars Clare Dunne, Aidan Gillen, Maria Doyle Kennedy also appeared alongside creator Peter McKenna as they discussed the hit RTÉ show.
Sunday World
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Nicola Coughlan shares her delight at receiving Supermacs gold card
The Galway native is now a certified VIP at the fast food chain Nicola Coughlan has shared her delight at receiving a Supermacs gold card. The actor shared a snap of the card, which has made her a certified VIP at the fast food chain. 'Few things that have happened to me in my life impress people more than this,' she captioned the picture. The card which is 'vaild for life' notes she is also known as Clare Devlin and Lady Whistledown – her characters in Derry Girls and Bridgerton. Nicola Coughlan's Supermacs gold card News in 90 Seconds - May 27th Coughlan also hails from Supermac's hometown of Galway. The starlet spent the weekend in Ireland, attending Fast Net Film Festival in West Cork. On Saturday, she appeared in conversation with director Lenny Abrahamson. Meanwhile, Barry Keoghan also attended the festival, appearing in conversation with casting director Maureen Hughes on Sunday. Kin stars Clare Dunne, Aidan Gillen, Maria Doyle Kennedy also appeared alongside creator Peter McKenna as they discussed the hit RTE show.
Irish Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan honoured with VIP Supermac's gold card
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has revealed she has become a Supermac's VIP. The Galway native revealed the news on her Instagram. Posting a picture of her new Supermac's gold card, she wrote: "Few things that have happened to me in my life impress people more than this. Thank you Supermacs." Her Super VIP card, which is valid "for life", was issued in October 2024 and features a picture of the actress, saying she is "also known as" the characters she has played including Clare Devlin in Derry Girls and Lady Whistledown in Bridgerton. The gold card comes after Nicola spoke so highly about the fast food chain while on the Bridgerton press tour. The actress was asked if she planned to take her co-star Luke Newton to the fast food spot before she confessed that she'd just ordered a Supermac's to her room in the five-star Merrion Hotel before the interview. Nicola told Virgin Media's Ireland AM at the time: "I just had Supermac's for lunch! Luke actually missed it but... I did brush my teeth because I didn't want to breathe curry chips on him." She shared her go-to Supermac's order saying it was a chicken wrap with garlic and curry chips.
