Murdock Home Centre & Builders Merchants opens at The Junction

There was excitement in the air at The Junction, Antrim on Wednesday 29th October, as crowds gathered to celebrate the official opening of Murdock Home Centre & Builders Merchants - a landmark new addition for the town and a major milestone for the Murdock Group.

Visitors enjoyed giveaways and goodie bags, live music with Q Radio and Ibe Sesay, appearances from May McFettridge and The Addams Family characters, and a host of family-friendly activities including face painting, complimentary food, and interactive supplier demos.

Over 30 top suppliers were on-site showcasing their latest products and innovations.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, joined by Martin Farrell (Managing Director, Murdock Home Centre & Builders Merchants), Paul Wilson (Antrim Branch Manager), Pamela Lunn (Antrim Retail Manager), Pearse Gildernew (Regional Manager), and Chris Flynn (Centre Director, The Junction), alongside local MLAs, councillors, and community representatives.

The new Murdock Home Centre brings together the company’s builders merchants offering with a retail experience designed for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts.

The store has created 22 new jobs in the local area and offers an extensive range of products.

Martin Farrell, Managing Director of Murdock Builders Merchants & Home Centre, said: “The response from the Antrim community has been absolutely fantastic. Our official launch day truly captured what Murdock is all about - great people, great products, and a real sense of community. We’re proud to bring our very first Home Centre to The Junction, offering both trade and retail customers everything they need for building, renovating and improving, all under one roof.”

Chris Flynn, Centre Director at The Junction, commented: “We’re delighted to officially welcome Murdock to The Junction. Their arrival brings something completely new to our site and strengthens our mix of retail, trade and family-friendly experiences. The launch day was a huge success - lively, fun and full of community spirit - and we look forward to seeing Murdock continue to thrive here in Antrim.”

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, added:

“It’s wonderful to see Murdock investing in Antrim and creating new opportunities for local people. The Home Centre is a fantastic addition to The Junction and offers something for everyone, from trade professionals to families improving their homes.

“The energy and enthusiasm at the official opening really showed how much this means to the community.”