The full story
How Polly's works
A simple, honest cycle — you donate, we restore, we sell, you earn. Every piece finds a new home and every donor gets a share of the sale.
The donate, restore, sell, earn cycle
Polly's is built on a simple idea: beautiful clothes deserve a second life, and the people who donate them deserve to benefit. Here's how the whole thing works from start to finish.
You donate
Drop off your preloved clothes
Gather up the clothes you no longer wear — coats, dresses, knitwear, occasionwear, anything women's. Drop them at one of our collection boxes in Ballyragget, Carlow or Athy, or get in touch to arrange a pickup from your area. Every item is welcomed with care.
We accept all styles and sizes. The only ask is that items are clean and in wearable condition. Not sure if something qualifies? Send us a message — we'll always say yes if we can.
We restore
Every piece is checked and cared for
Once your clothes arrive with us, we go through each item by hand. We check for wear, repair what needs repairing, steam and press everything, and make sure it's looking its very best before it ever goes near the rail.
This is the part that makes Polly's different. We don't just bag and sell — we treat every piece as if it were our own. That care shows in the quality of what shoppers receive.
We sell
Live rail sales online every week
Restored pieces go onto our live rail sales, broadcast weekly on Facebook and Instagram. Shoppers tune in, browse the rail in real time, and claim pieces by commenting. It's fast, fun, and completely online — no shop, no queues.
Delivery is available nationwide, or collection can be arranged locally in the Ballyragget area. Pieces sell quickly — regular followers know to tune in early.
You earn
Donors receive a share of every sale
When your donated piece sells, you earn a percentage of the sale price. We track each item back to its donor and make sure you receive what's owed. Your wardrobe clear-out becomes a little earner — and your clothes get the second life they deserve.
Payments are made directly to donors after sales. Get in touch through the contact page to register as a donor and start earning from your wardrobe.
Why it works
Better for the planet
Every piece that finds a new home is one less item in landfill. Fashion is one of the world's most wasteful industries — preloved is the honest alternative.
Better for your pocket
Donors earn from clothes they'd otherwise give away for nothing. Shoppers get quality pieces at a fraction of the original price.
Rooted in community
Polly's grew out of Ballyragget and the surrounding area. The drop boxes, the collections, the sales — it all runs on trust and local connection.
Common questions
Ready to get started?
Whether you have a bag of clothes to donate or you're looking for something beautiful to wear — Polly's is here for you.