First ever 24-hour vending machine shop opens in Wexford

Sarah Slater

The country’s first ever 24-hour vending machine shop has opened in Co Wexford.

The E-Kiosk facility in New Ross, Co Wexford, is an automated service which stocks various convenience foods such as crisps, chocolate, drinks, healthy snack options, meal deals, and fresh milk.

Jordan Casey, digital director of the shop, explained the shop is fitted with “state-of-the-art vending machines” and that the venture was inspired by similar Eastern Asia outlets.

Mr Casey said: “It’s a cool new project. It’s in the southeast. I think it’s just cool to have something like that for the first in Ireland to be right in New Ross.

“It’s an honour to be involved in such an innovative technology project, and to be able to offer the first in Ireland here in the south east. To see the movement from concept to reality has been truly mind blowing.”

The plan is to roll-out automated retail vending facilities nationwide.

Local of New Ross, Tomas Young of Proserve Solutions, who heads-up the venture, said: “The aim is to offer customers something completely new, a fast, easy, and enjoyable shopping experience.

"Whether you’re looking for your everyday essentials or a taste of something special from abroad”.