Historic Peter Smyths storefront in Enniscorthy
Family Run • Award Winning • Est. 1979

A family store with a story.

An award-winning, family run business in the heart of Enniscorthy town, at the foothill of Vinegar Hill and along Ireland’s Ancient East.

1798 Enniscorthy’s historic Vinegar Hill becomes part of Ireland’s story.
1979 Jack and Anna Kavanagh purchase the property from the Smyth family.
1990 Dermot and Betty Kavanagh take over the running of the store.
2018 The shop expands by a further 5,000 sq. ft.
Today A 16,000 sq. ft. Homevalue store serving Enniscorthy and beyond.
Smyths Homevalue store in Enniscorthy

From Peter Smyths to Smyths Homevalue.

Jack and Anna Kavanagh purchased the property from the Smyth family in 1979, when it was known as Peter Smyths.

The store was run by Jack and Anna with the help of their eight children for the next 20 years. In 1990, their son Dermot and his wife Betty took over the shop and continue to run it today.

While the name has changed over the years, many customers still know us as Peter Smyths. That name remains proudly displayed on the Rafter Street entrance.

Rooted in Enniscorthy.

Our shop began as a small 1,000 sq. ft. store with its main entrance on Rafter Street, named after Séamus Rafter, who launched the Gaelic League in Enniscorthy and fought in the 1916 Rising.

Steeped in history.

Enniscorthy is home to Vinegar Hill, Pugin’s Cathedral and the Norman Castle. It is said that rebels held a meeting in the upstairs front room of the original house during the 1798 period.

That same room is now home to our Cookshop, where we now pack the orders for our online store.

“We strive to provide a service quality which is second to none.”

Our Mission

To offer loyal customers a service that reflects the history, resilience and character of the store.
To create an environment where customers feel at home, supported and at ease.
To pride ourselves on knowledgeable staff, caring service and practical advice.
To keep our product range growing while providing value through the Homevalue group.

Awards & Recognition

South East Radio Best Hardware Store 2018
Best Paint Store - Leinster 2018
Best Overall Paint Store - Ireland 2018
Runner Up - Best Family Run Business in Wexford Business Awards 2018
Most Improved Premises - Enniscorthy Tidy Towns
South East Radio D.I.Y Building Supply Store 2019
Winner - Excellence In Retail, Wexford Business Awards

Looking ahead.

We are proud that Smyths Homevalue has gone from strength to strength through dedication, hard work and the loyalty of our customers.

We look forward to serving the people of Enniscorthy and beyond for many more years to come.