Lidl Ireland today opened the doors to its brand-new store in Moycullen, Galway, creating 25 permanent jobs for the local community.
Galway Ladies Gaelic Football (LGFA) stars Ailbhe Davoren and team captain Kate Geraghty joined the store team to cut the ribbon at the retailer’s tenth Galway location, which is located in the Gaeltacht region of the county and thus features signs in Irish.
Lidl also donated €1,000 in Lidl vouchers towards two local sporting clubs – basketball club Cumann Cispheile Mhaigh Cuilinn and LGFA club Cuman Peil na mBan Maigh Cuilinn.
Along with opening day entertainment and middle-aisle deals, queuing customers also recieved complimentary Lidl vouchers to spend in-store.
The new store offers customers a premium shopping experience, with wide aisles, self-service checkouts, two Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) machines, long tills as well as an in-store bakery and off licence.
Externally, the store benefits from regenerative landscaping and a spacious customer car park with dedicated EV charging spaces.
Sustainability is at the fore of the Moycullen store, with the retailer’s pioneering concept design incorporating an ISO 50001-certified energy management system, high-performing energy efficient technologies, dedicated EV charging spaces and solar panels.
The opening of Lidl’s tenth Galway store in Moycullen marks a major investment for the retailer, both in the local community and in its wider retail estate portfolio, continuing Lidl’s ambitious expansion plans.
Lidl also has stores in Clifden, Oranmore, Doughiska, Tuam, Knocknacarra, Wellpark Road, Gort, Ballinasloe and Headford Road.
Earlier this month, the retailer opened new stores in Enfield, Co. Meath and Ballysimon, Co. Limerick.
‘A Real Privilege’
Speaking at the official opening, Lidl Moycullen store manager Artur Eizvertin said, “Moycullen is a vibrant community, and we are thrilled to finally open the doors to the new store and introduce Lidl’s offering of high-quality products at unbeatable prices to shoppers in the area.
“This year, Lidl celebrates its 25th anniversary in Ireland, it’s a great way to begin our celebrations in Galway, launching our tenth store in the county.
“There was a super turnout this morning, and we look forward to continuing to welcome customers to experience Ireland’s best value supermarket now that we are open.”
Geraghty and Davoren added, “We are delighted to cut the ribbon on the new store today and meet with hundreds of customers.
“Lidl has been a fantastic partner to LGFA for the last decade, so it was a real privilege to be asked to open the new store.
“It’s fantastic to see Lidl investing even more in our community. This new store is a huge boost for the area!”
‘Ócáid Speisialta’
Also in attendance was Lidl Moycullen customer assistant and Gaelgeoir Anna Carroll.
Carroll said, “Tá áthais orainn ár siopa nua Lidl a oscailt inniú i Maigh Cuilinn agus fáilte a chuir roimh cuistaiméirí.
“Léiríonn oscailt an t-siopa nua seo ócáid speisialta do mhuintir Mhaigh Cuilinn agus na Gaeltachta mar go bhfuil an Ghaelige le feiceál air na comharthaí san siopa a thugann ar ais muid go dtí ár ndúchas.
“Tá muid ag súil go mór le castáil le miuntir na háite sna laethanta agus seachtainní ach romhain.
“Is féidir le muintir ha háite leas agus tairbhe a bhaint as réimse leathan táirgí ar ardchaighdéan agas praghas réasúnta sa siopa Lidl nua.”
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