PICS: A host of well-known faces attend the opening of the new Skechers store in Dundrum Town Centre

A host of well-known faces attended the opening of the new Skechers store in Dundrum Town Centre on Friday, 8th March.

The brand challenged sports stars and celebrities in the ultimate fitness showdown with A-list trainer Paul Byrne to celebrate the launch.

Internationally acclaimed lifestyle and athletic brand Skechers created the ultimate buzz in the shopping centre to mark the opening of their 24th store in Ireland.

With a star-studded fitness challenge led by Celebrity Trainer Paul Byrne featuring famous faces, heart rates were certainly raised with news of a prize of a €1,000 donation to the charity of the winner’s choice on the line.

Topping the leaderboard on the day was Aisling Quinn, who donated her winnings to The Dillon Quirke Foundation, a charity working to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and fund widespread cardiac screening for young people (aged 12-18) involved in sport.

The 4,000-square-foot Dundrum Town Centre Skechers store is not just about footwear and fashion; it’s about embracing an active lifestyle.

Before being divided into smaller groups to take part in a high-energy workout on the Techno Gym circuit, the enthusiastic guests enjoyed a delicious spread of breakfast options, including fresh juices, smoothies, pastries, overnight oats, protein bites, and granola pots, while exploring the new store.

Put through their paces on the day were Irish Footballer Stephanie Roche, Pop Singer Lea Heart, Gillian and Aisling Quinn, Keith Duffy, Pro Dancer Adam Fogarty, Boxing Champion Kaci Rock, Model Sophie Anderton, Presenter Glenda Gilson, Lorna Spaine, Jennifer Carroll (Jens Journey), Denise Smith, Carla Piera Fitzgerald (Half Of Carla) and Personal Trainers Laura Scanlon Murphy (Bodyzone), Oisin Mulligan and Jack McGailey, who put Skechers’ performance-driven footwear and activewear to the test.

Commenting on the exciting time for the brand, Paul Gallagher, Managing Director at ShuzGroup, said: “We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new Skechers flagship store in the vibrant heart of Dundrum Town Centre.”

“This expansion marks a significant milestone for Skechers in Ireland, reflecting our commitment to providing stylish and comfortable footwear, apparel and accessories to our ever-growing community of customers.”

“We’re excited to step into this bustling retail destination, inviting everyone to experience the perfect blend of fashion and function that defines Skechers.”

“On behalf of ShuzGroup Management, we would like to sincerely thank our teams for their hard work and dedication in creating our wonderful new Skechers store in Dundrum Town Centre.”

The new state-of-the-art store promises an immersive shopping experience, offering an extensive range of footwear, apparel, and accessories that embody Skechers’ signature style and comfort.

In an exciting development, the store will exclusively feature Snoop Dogg’s footwear collection, adding a touch of celebrity flair to the already impressive lineup.

Additionally, Skechers football boots will be available, marking Dundrum Town Centre as the first among the 24 Skechers stores in Ireland to showcase these highly sought-after items.