Thomas mckenna first opened the doors of McKennas of dingle in 1822 as a general drapery and grocery store. 

In the early years of it’s establishment, Mckenna’s of dingle was the largest exporter of mackerel to Spain from dingle and was well known for its homemade baked goods by Mrs Mary mckenna. 

As the years went on, and dingle at the heels of change, the Store expanded in the 1980s and has grown from strength to strength to the thriving business that stands today. Almost 200 years later, Mckennas of dingle continues to be run by the Mckenna family.