Woodie's DIY plays leading role as Grafton Group profits ride out Covid storm

Shoppers queueing outside the Woodie's DIY store in Glasnevin after the lifting of the first lockdown

Strong demand for home and garden products after Ireland’s first Covid lockdown saw Woodie’s DIY make a key contribution to the finances of parent company Grafton Group.

The Irish building materials provider said revenue and profitability over the four months to the end of October were ahead of expectations. Grafton’s total group revenue was up by 5.1% at £1bn (€1.1bn).