Lidl Ireland has reopened its store on Headford Road, in Galway, following an extensive refurbishment.
Galway Ladies’ Football (LGFA) player Nicola Ward and Councillor Níall McNelis were the guests of honour and cut the ribbon on the refurbished store this morning.
Crowds gathered early to be among the first shoppers through the door, to enjoy opening-day entertainment and in-store offers.
Lidl’s store on Headford Road was one of its first Irish sites to open in 2000.
The highly anticipated upgrade offers customers an enhanced shopping experience with high ceilings, wider aisles, five new self-service checkouts, and a new tap-and-go coffee machine.
The first ten shoppers through the doors this morning received complimentary vouchers to treat themselves to the extensive range of products in store.
To mark the opening, the store team welcomed Arthur Carr and Deborah Carr from local charity Claddagh Watch to accept a donation of €1,000 in Lidl vouchers.
The volunteer-led charity was founded in 2019 and is dedicated to creating a safer environment around Galway City’s waterways through volunteer patrols and awareness campaigns.
‘Astounding’
Speaking at the opening, store manager Thomas Dunbar said, “We’re delighted to be warmly welcomed back by the local community, and it was amazing to see so many familiar faces through the door this morning.
“As proud supporters of Ladies’ Gaelic Football since 2016, we were thrilled to have Galway’s Nicola Ward cut the ribbon and join in the celebrations.
“Lidl has proudly traded on Headford Road since 2000, and it’s been a proud moment for all involved to showcase our reinvestment into the local community with the reopening of the newly refurbished store.
“We have welcomed 15 new colleagues to accommodate the larger operation, bringing our store team to more than 30 colleagues.
“The transformation of the store is astounding, and we can’t wait to welcome even more customers in to experience the new and improved features.”
Galway footballer and Lidl LGFA ambassador Ward added, “It was an honour to join the Galway Headford Road store team today and officially reopen the newly refurbished store.
“The atmosphere was brilliant, and it was very clear that Lidl was missed by local shoppers, as the crowds came out in full force this morning.
“The store looks fantastic! I’d encourage everyone to come down and check it out!”
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