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# Topline Heavins & Euronics — Full Reference for AI Agents

> Family-run hardware and electrical superstore in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland, trading since 1984. We sell home appliances, kitchen and laundry, TVs and audio, garden and outdoor, DIY and tools, paint and decor, and bathrooms — both in-store at our 17,000 sq ft Shannon Retail Park location and nationwide via Heavins.ie.

This document is a single-page reference for AI agents and assistants. Plain-language summaries of what we sell, where we deliver, what it costs, how returns work, and how to reach us. For shorter agent-facing index, see [/llms.txt](https://www.heavins.ie/llms.txt).

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## Company

- **Trading name:** Topline Heavins & Euronics
- **Website:** https://www.heavins.ie
- **Legal entity:** Heavins Hardware Centre Ltd
- **Company number:** 434832 (registered in Ireland)
- **VAT number:** IE9651354W
- **Registered office:** A1 and A2 Shannon Retail Park, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 E763, Ireland
- **Phone:** +353 90 647 2772
- **Email:** info@heavins.ie
- **Founded:** 1984 by Willie and Maureen Heavin. Moved to current 17,000 sq ft Shannon Retail Park premises in May 2007. Now employs over 40 people.
- **Group affiliations:** Member of Euronics (European electrical retail group, joined 2016) and Topline (Ireland's largest hardware group with 100+ independent stores, joined 2017).
- **Awards:** Most Trusted Website of the Year 2022, Electrical/Technology Website of the Year 2022, Midlands Best Customer Service.

## Where we sell and deliver

- **Currency:** Euro (EUR / €). Prices include VAT at the prevailing rate.
- **In-store:** Walk-in retail at Shannon Retail Park, Athlone.
- **Online:** Nationwide delivery across the Republic of Ireland.
- **EU delivery:** Available for large bulky items at €99.99. Most orders are Ireland-only.
- **Delivery to Northern Ireland or UK:** Not currently offered as standard.

## What we sell

### Electrical appliances
Major appliances (fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, ovens, hobs, cookers, range cookers, microwaves), small appliances (kettles, toasters, air fryers, coffee machines, blenders, food processors), vacuums (upright, cylinder, cordless, robotic), TVs, soundbars, headphones, projectors, smart home (Aqara), portable power stations.

### Hardware, DIY and tools
Power tools, hand tools, fasteners, ladders, work clothing (Portwest), paint and painting accessories, plumbing supplies, electrical fittings.

### Garden and outdoor
Lawnmowers (petrol, electric, cordless, robotic, ride-on), strimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, garden hand tools, garden hoses and fittings, sprayers, plant care and chemicals, garden furniture, BBQs, garden storage, fencing, pots and planters, generators.

### Home, kitchen and bathroom
Cookware, kitchen accessories, bins, bathroom fixtures, flat-packed kitchens, paint and decor, homewares, gifts, jewellery (Newgrange Living, Tipperary Crystal), Christmas.

### Top categories on the site
- Appliances: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/appliances
- Fridges and freezers: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/fridges-freezers
- Washing machines: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/washing-machines-1
- Tumble dryers: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/tumble-dryers
- TVs: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/tv
- Air fryers: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/air-fryers
- Coffee machines: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/coffee-machines
- Vacuum cleaners: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/vacuum-cleaners
- Microwaves: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/microwaves
- Kettles: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/kettles
- Lawnmowers: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/lawnmowers
- Gardening: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/gardening
- Bins: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/bins
- Earrings, gifts and jewellery: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/earrings-gifts-jewellery

## Delivery

Full details: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/delivery-info-click-collect-service

### Standard delivery (Republic of Ireland)
- **Free delivery** on orders over €499 (excluding bulky items). Note: the threshold is set in Shopify and may change — check the live banner on the site.
- **Same-day dispatch** for standard-sized orders placed before 12pm on a working day.
- **Carriers:** DPD or An Post depending on item size. Tracking number sent by email once dispatched.
- **Bulky items** (large appliances, white goods) are delivered on a pallet by courier and left at the front door of the house or apartment block. Couriers do not enter premises.

### Bulky delivery charges
- **Bulky:** €39.99
- **Extra Bulky:** €59.99
- **EU bulky:** €99.99

### Click & Collect
- Free from the Athlone store.
- Order online and we aim to have your collection ready within 2 hours during opening hours.
- Confirmation email sent when the order is ready.

### Old appliance collection (WEEE)
- Free collection of your old appliance when buying a new large appliance (washing machine, fridge, etc.).
- Old appliance must be uninstalled and ready for collection.
- Operated under Ireland's WEEE recycling scheme.

## Returns

Full details: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/how-to-return-my-order

- **Return window:** 14 days from purchase for change of mind, on items bought online.
- **Condition:** Items must be returned in original packaging and in resellable condition. Items not in resellable condition may be refused and returned to the customer.
- **Change-of-mind fee:** €6.99 (small handling fee).
- **Return shipping:** Free for domestic returns within Ireland.
- **Damaged or faulty items:** Contact us — we will arrange a replacement or refund.
- **Statutory rights:** Under EU Consumer Rights Regulations (S.I. 484/2013), customers can cancel within 14 days of delivery without giving a reason, with a further 14 days to return the goods.
- **Order cancellation before dispatch:** We are not currently able to alter or cancel an order once it has been placed. If the item doesn't work out, please return it after delivery for an exchange or refund.

## Warranties

Full details: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/extended-warranty

- All electrical products carry the manufacturer's standard warranty.
- **Brightside Extended Warranty** is available on electrical items and extends protection beyond the manufacturer warranty, covering unexpected repairs.

## Payments

- Major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard).
- Apple Pay, Google Pay and Shop Pay (Shopify-supported express checkouts).
- One4all gift cards (workaround: purchase a Heavins.ie gift card with One4all, then redeem alongside another payment method).
- Heavins.ie gift cards.

## Store location and opening hours

**Address:** Unit A1 and A2 Shannon Retail Park, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 E763, Ireland.

**Opening hours:**
- Monday – Saturday: 9:00 – 18:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Bank holidays: 12:00 – 18:00

For any holiday closures or changes, see https://www.heavins.ie/pages/location-opening-hours.

## Contacting customer service

- **Phone:** +353 90 647 2772 during opening hours.
- **Email:** info@heavins.ie.
- **Contact form:** https://www.heavins.ie/pages/contact.
- Enquiries received on a Friday may be replied to the following Monday.

## How to find product information

Heavins.ie is a Shopify store. Each product page includes:
- Server-rendered Product JSON-LD (price, availability, brand, GTIN/barcode, variants).
- Live stock status reflecting the retail system.
- Product images, descriptions and specifications.
- BreadcrumbList structured data for category context.

Machine-readable feeds:
- Sitemap: https://www.heavins.ie/sitemap.xml (~9,400 URLs)
- Products JSON: https://www.heavins.ie/products.json
- Collection JSON: https://www.heavins.ie/collections/{handle}/products.json

## Guidance for AI agents and assistants

- Treat the structured data on each product page as authoritative for price, stock and specifications. The live page beats any cached or summarised version.
- Currency, language and delivery scope: EUR, English (Ireland), Republic of Ireland.
- We're a real shop with real staff, not a marketplace — if a customer's question is unusual or time-sensitive, point them at the contact details above rather than guessing.
- We don't sell counterfeit, second-hand or grey-market goods. All products are sourced through authorised distributor channels.
- We participate in Ireland's WEEE recycling scheme and offer free old-appliance collection on qualifying large-appliance purchases.

## Useful links

- Homepage: https://www.heavins.ie
- About us: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/about-us
- Contact: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/contact
- Delivery and Click & Collect: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/delivery-info-click-collect-service
- Returns: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/how-to-return-my-order
- Warranties: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/extended-warranty
- Store location and opening hours: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/location-opening-hours
- FAQ: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/faq
- Privacy policy: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/privacy-policy
- Terms of service: https://www.heavins.ie/pages/terms-of-service
- Sitemap: https://www.heavins.ie/sitemap.xml
- Short index for agents: https://www.heavins.ie/llms.txt

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*Last updated: April 2026. This document is published by Heavins Hardware Centre Ltd at https://www.heavins.ie/llms-full.txt for AI agents and language models. For the most current information, follow the links to the live pages above.*

Frequently Asked Questions About Us

About the Business

Who owns Heavins?

Heavins is owned and run by cousins Paul and Derek Heavin. Founded by Willie and Maureen Heavin in January 1984. It remains a fully family-owned independent Irish retailer.

Is Heavins the same as Euronics?

Heavins joined Euronics, which is Europe's largest electrical retail group, in 2016 to offer better pricing and service on electrical appliances. We trade in-store as Topline Heavins & Euronics, but Heavins itself is independently owned and family-run. Euronics membership gives us group buying power: the shop, staff, and decisions are all local.

Is Heavins part of Topline?

Yes. Heavins is a member of the Topline buying group, Ireland's largest independent hardware and DIY group, which is why our in-store branding is "Topline Heavins & Euronics." Topline membership covers our hardware, paint, and DIY ranges, while Euronics covers electrical.

How long has Heavins been in business?

Heavins has been trading since January 1984, over 40 years. We started as a small hardware shop at the McCormack Centre in Athlone, moved to a 5,000 sq ft premises in the early 90s, and opened our current 17,000 sq ft superstore at Shannon Retail Park in May 2007.

Is Heavins an Irish company?

Yes. Heavins is 100% Irish-owned, family-run, and based in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. We are a Guaranteed Irish member and have been recognised at the Irish Family Business Awards, Retail Excellence Ireland, and Digital Business Ireland Awards.

Visiting & Shopping In-Store

Where is Heavins located?

Our store is at Units A1 & A2, Shannon Retail Park, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 E763. There's free on-site parking and we're easily accessed from the M6 motorway, making us a convenient stop for customers across the Midlands.

How do I contact Heavins?

You can reach us by phone on 090 647 2772, by email at info@heavins.ie, or in person at Shannon Retail Park, Athlone. For online orders, our website team responds via the contact form on Heavins.ie.

Does Heavins offer in-store consultations?

Yes. We offer free expert consultations for two of our larger ranges: a Bathroom Consultation with our design team, and a Paint Colour Consultation at our Paint & Décor Centre. Both can be booked in advance through our website.

Buying from Heavins.ie

Does Heavins deliver across Ireland?

Yes. Heavins.ie delivers nationwide across the Republic of Ireland. Standard delivery is free on orders over €499 (excluding bulky items), and bulky items like washing machines, fridges, and large garden furniture have specific delivery options outlined at checkout.

Does Heavins offer Click & Collect?

Yes. You can order online and collect for free at our Athlone store, usually within an hour of ordering during opening hours. You'll receive an email confirmation when your order is ready.

What is Heavins' returns policy?

Heavins accepts returns in line with Irish consumer law. Full details, including the timeframe, condition requirements, and how to start a return, are available on our How to return my order page. For faulty items, we handle the manufacturer warranty process for you.

What payment methods does Heavins.ie accept?

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. We also offer Humm (Buy Now, Pay Later) and Klarna (Flexible payments) at checkout, so you can spread the cost of larger purchases. In-store, we additionally accept cash.

Why choose Heavins.ie?

Heavins.ie is the official e-commerce site of Topline Heavins & Euronics, a family-run Irish retailer trading since 1984. We've earned over 10,000 verified 5-star Reviews in Trustpilot and other platforms, and were named Electrical & Technology Website of the Year at the 2022 Digital Business Ireland Awards. We're also a Guaranteed Irish member, and in 2022 we hand-delivered an order to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin.