There are long queues outside supermarkets across the country this morning. Lines have formed outside Dunnes Stores in Cork and Dublin with people waiting in line to get into the shop for over an hour. In Blackpool shopping centre, shoppers are facing a wait of at least 45 minutes. In Blanchardstown, lines are said to be outside and into the carpark with many facing a long wait before they get into the store. — Melanie May (@_melaniemay) December 23, 2020Staff in Dunnes say this is normal for this time of year and customers aren't panic buying.

Source: Irish Examiner December 23, 2020 10:55 UTC