If you’ve typed “kentucky fried chicken near me” from anywhere in Ireland, you’re probably after two things: a nearby location and a decent deal. KFC operates more than 30 restaurants across the Republic of Ireland, from high-street spots to shopping-centre drive-thrus, and the chain keeps a steady rotation of bucket deals, meal offers, and app-exclusive discounts running throughout the year. This guide cuts through the noise—mapping confirmed Ireland locations, breaking down what’s actually inside each bucket, and showing where to lock in the best current prices.

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New user discount: 50% off first order ·
Express pickup: 7 minutes ·
Current bucket deal: Hot Wings Bucket at €11.95 ·
Delivery partner: Just Eat

Quick snapshot

1Find KFC Near Me
2Latest Bucket Deals
  • Hot Wings Bucket (20pc) at €11.95
  • Bargain Bucket (14pc) at €35.00
  • Family Feast (6pc) at €27.50
3Ireland Locations
  • Multiple Dublin sites (KFC Ireland)
  • Cork, Athlone, Carlow, Cavan (KFC Ireland)
  • Bundoran, Clonmel, Drogheda (KFC Ireland)
4Quick Pickup
  • 7-minute express collection (KFC app)
  • Order via KFC app
  • Delivery via Just Eat
Key fact Detail
Official locator kfc.ie/kfc-near-me
New user promo 50% off first order via app
Pickup guarantee 7 minutes (express collection)
Best value bucket Hot Wings Bucket at €11.95
Delivery site just-eat.ie/kfc

How many pieces of chicken are in a KFC bucket?

Piece counts at KFC Ireland vary by bucket size, and no single bucket holds “a $20” option with a fixed piece count—what’s available depends on which deal is active at your local restaurant. Here’s what you can currently count on:

Bucket product Pieces Price
Hot Wings Bucket 20 €11.95
Bargain Bucket (14pc) 14 €35.00
Boneless Bargain Bucket (14pc) 14 €35.00
Family Feast (6pc) 6 €27.50
Wicked Variety Bucket (6pc) 6 €32.50
Party Bucket (catering) Varies €44.50

The Hot Wings Bucket leads on value at €0.60 per piece—significantly cheaper per piece than the 14-piece Bargain Bucket at €2.50 each, according to pricing from KFC Ireland’s Hot Wings page and Fastfoods Menu’s Ireland price list.

The implication: the “best” bucket depends entirely on whether you want spicy wings or whole chicken pieces, and how many people you’re feeding. Single diners and couples get better per-piece value from the Hot Wings Bucket; groups leaning toward Original Recipe pieces find better value in the larger Bargain Buckets.

What’s in a 10 piece bargain bucket at KFC?

A 10-piece option used to appear at KFC Ireland—the Mini Fillet Bucket at €12.50 was available until 8th February 2026 according to KFC Ireland’s deals page. That offer has since ended, and the smallest current bucket by piece count is the 20-piece Hot Wings Bucket at €11.95.

The upshot

If you were holding out for a 10-piece KFC bucket, the Hot Wings Bucket at €11.95 actually gives you double the pieces for less money—though it’s wings, not fillet strips. The catch: it’s a limited-time deal running through 19th April 2026.

Boneless options

For boneless lovers, the Boneless Bargain Bucket holds 14 pieces at €35.00, offering an alternative to bone-in Original Recipe chicken. These are strips or fillet portions rather than whole cuts, making them easier to eat for kids or those who prefer no bones.

Sharing bucket contents

All KFC buckets are positioned as sharing options. The 6-piece Family Feast at €27.50 and Wicked Variety Bucket at €32.50 serve smaller groups, while the 14-piece Bargain Buckets and Party Bucket at €44.50 target larger gatherings, per Fastfoods Menu’s pricing breakdown.

The pattern: KFC Ireland stacks its bucket lineup from small (6-piece) to large (14-piece and beyond), with the Boneless variant catering specifically to boneless-fillet demand. If a 10-piece fillet option returns, it would sit between the Hot Wings and Bargain Bucket tiers in terms of scale.

What comes in a KFC bargain bucket?

A KFC Bargain Bucket in Ireland typically contains Original Recipe hand-breaded chicken pieces—the chain’s signature offering, hand-breaded and fried daily at every Republic of Ireland location, according to KFC Ireland’s official site. The bucket itself focuses on the chicken; side items are ordered separately.

What to watch

KFC’s UK & Ireland operation was the first market to launch a vegan burger back in 2019, as noted on KFC Global’s company page—yet vegan options are listed as available at many Ireland locations alongside halal choices. This means a plant-based customer can order a vegan burger while others work through a Bargain Bucket, but the bucket itself remains an all-chicken affair.

Standard inclusions

The standard Bargain Bucket (14pc) and Boneless Bargain Bucket (14pc) both retail at €35.00. The non-boneless version contains bone-in Original Recipe chicken pieces. The Boneless version substitutes boneless fillet strips. Both are priced identically on the current menu.

Menu sharing buckets

KFC Ireland’s broader sharing-bucket category includes:

  • Hot Wings Bucket (20pc): €11.95, available 23 March – 19 April 2026
  • Wicked Variety Bucket (6pc): €32.50, mix of piece types
  • Family Feast (6pc): €27.50, positioned for smaller groups
  • Party Bucket (catering): €44.50, for events

The trade-off: the Hot Wings Bucket wins on price per piece but offers only one protein type. The Bargain Bucket costs more per piece but delivers variety in a traditional whole-chicken format.

Is a KFC bucket cheaper than ordering separately?

Generally, yes—buckets at KFC Ireland work out cheaper per piece than building an equivalent meal from individual items. Here’s the comparison math:

Option Pieces Total cost Cost per piece
Hot Wings Bucket (20pc) 20 €11.95 €0.60
Bargain Bucket (14pc) 14 €35.00 €2.50
Family Feast (6pc) 6 €27.50 €4.58
Snack Box × 2 (individual) 2 × Snack Box €9.00 Higher per unit
Lunch Meal Deal × 2 (individual) 2 × Meal Deal €15.00 Higher per unit

A Lunch Meal Deal costs €7.50 and includes a wrap or burger, snack, and drink—versus a 14-piece Bargain Bucket at €35.00, which is five times the price but delivers 14 chicken pieces with no sides or drinks. For pure chicken volume, the bucket wins decisively, as KFC Ireland’s meal deal page confirms the lunch deal positioning as a solo weekday option.

The implication: if you’re after chicken quantity, the Hot Wings Bucket at €11.95 is the sharpest deal on the menu right now. If you want a full meal with sides and a drink, individual deals like the Lunch Meal Deal at €7.50 make more sense per sitting.

How to get 50 percent off on KFC?

New KFC app users can claim 50% off their first order—a standing promotion accessible through the KFC Ireland app. Beyond that, several loyalty levers stack on top:

  • Colonel Club sign-up offers free food on registration, a 15% student discount, €5 off once you’ve collected 11 stamps, and a free side with 3 stamps, per Vouchercloud’s KFC vouchers page
  • Voucher-based deals can bring certain favorites down to €3 via vouchers distributed through the app or partner sites
  • Limited-time offers like the Hot Wings Bucket at €11.95 (23 March – 19 April 2026) represent time-sensitive value that stacks with or surpasses discount codes
The trade-off

The 50% new-user discount gives first-time app orderers the best single-order savings, but it only applies once. The Colonel Club program is where regular KFC customers in Ireland extract ongoing value—particularly the stamp-based freebies, which reward repeat visits. For someone who’ll order three or four times a year, the Club’s free side after 3 stamps and €5 discount at 11 stamps beat a single 50% coupon over the same period.

App first order

Download the KFC app, create an account, and the 50% off first-order promotion applies automatically at checkout. This deal is available for collection at any Republic of Ireland KFC location, with the app allowing mobile ordering for in-restaurant pickup as confirmed on KFC Ireland’s app page.

Welcome offers

Beyond the app, KFC Ireland periodically runs welcome-style deals—like the Lunch Meal Deal from €7.50, available weekdays until 3pm, that bundles a wrap or burger with a snack and drink at KFC Ireland’s meal deal page. Pairing this with a Colonel Club registration turns a weekday lunch into a double-discount scenario for regulars.

“With more than 30 restaurants in the area, you’re never far from a KFC in the Republic of Ireland.”

— KFC Ireland, Official Website

“All Snack Boxes come with a choice of a Mini Fillet, 1 PC chicken or a Small Popcorn Chicken, and are paired with our signature fries.”

— KFC Ireland, Deals Page

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Additional sources

tripadvisor.com, kfc.ie, cabroom.com, kfc.ie, kfc.ie, boards.ie, goodcraicdeals.ie

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the nearest KFC in Ireland?

Use KFC Ireland’s official locator to find the nearest restaurant. The site lists more than 30 Republic of Ireland locations including Dublin sites (Blanchardstown, ClareHall, Carrickmines, Charlestown), Cork (Douglas Court), Athlone, Carlow, Cavan, Bundoran, Clonmel, and Drogheda. Each listing includes address, hours, and available services like drive-thru and dine-in.

What is KFC menu Ireland?

The Ireland menu includes Original Recipe chicken, Boneless options, Popcorn Chicken, Twister Wraps, Burgers, Kentucky Savers Snack Boxes (€4.50), Lunch Meal Deals (€7.50), Kids’ Boxes (€5.75), and bucket sharing options ranging from €11.95 to €44.50. Vegan and halal options are available at many locations, with the UK & Ireland market having been the first to launch a vegan burger in 2019 per KFC Global.

Are KFC locations open now?

Check the “open now” filter on KFC Ireland’s locator for real-time availability. Most locations offer extended hours including evenings, but hours vary by site. Drive-thru locations tend to open earlier and close later than dine-in-only sites.

What are KFC prices in Ireland?

Key current prices: Hot Wings Bucket (20pc) at €11.95, Bargain Bucket (14pc) at €35.00, Family Feast (6pc) at €27.50, Snack Box at €4.50, Lunch Meal Deal at €7.50, Kids’ Box at €5.75. Full pricing is maintained on Fastfoods Menu’s Ireland page. Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

What is the 7 minute rule at KFC?

KFC Ireland offers a 7-minute express collection guarantee for app orders. When you order through the KFC app for collection, the chain commits to having your order ready within 7 minutes of arriving at the restaurant. This is designed to make mobile ordering competitive with drive-thru speed for those who prefer to order ahead.

What are the 5 new KFC menu items?

KFC Ireland regularly rotates limited-time items. Current notable additions include the Hot Wings Bucket (20pc, €11.95, available through 19 April 2026) and the Wicked Variety Bucket (6pc, €32.50). Check the KFC Ireland deals page for the latest limited-time offerings, as the menu evolves throughout the year.

What is the 5 meal deal at KFC?

The Lunch Meal Deal starts from €7.50 and includes a Kentucky Mayo Twister Wrap or Fillet Burger, a snack (such as fries or coleslaw), and a drink. It is available on weekdays until 3pm at participating KFC Ireland locations per KFC Ireland’s meal deal page. For groups, the bucket sharing format effectively creates a “5-person bucket” at various price points depending on size.