Major boost as Lidl Ireland offering free gift vouchers at it's NEW store powered by solar in popular town
LIDL Ireland is set to open its 100th store powered by solar in a major town - and one GAA star will be cutting the ribbon.
The new store will officially open in Claregalway,
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Lidl Ireland is opening a new store in Galway
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It will be the 100th store in Ireland powered by solar
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The Claregalway store will be the 11th Lidl outlet in Galway and brings with it the creation of 30 new jobs to the local area.
Located on a newly developed greenfield site beside the N83 in the heart of the town, the store is a €7 million
Customers can expect a modern retail experience - including a spacious sales floor, self-service checkouts, long tills, an off licence and Lidl's in-store bakery offering fresh goods daily.
To mark the opening, Lidl Ambassador and
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Earlier this year, Lidl announced a €600 million investment plan over five years, which includes 35 new stores and a new regional distribution centre in Little Island,
And the Claregalway location becomes the 100th Lidl store in Ireland to be fitted with solar panels.
These panels will supply over 20 per cent of the store's electricity requirements, reducing reliance on energy sources and lowering
Along with solar power, the Claregalway store includes a range of sustainable features such as LED lighting with Dali control, high-performance insulation, heat recovery systems and electric vehicle charger spaces.
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These measures are set to enhance the store's BER A1 rating and support Lidl's ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification.
The new Claregalway store will also donate €1,000 in Lidl gift vouchers to two local organisations - Anam Croí and Claregalway National
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What's more, the first ten customers through the doors on opening morning will be given Lidl gift vouchers and have access to special opening day discounts.
There will also be in-store entertainment to mark the occasion, with Lidl encouraging shoppers hoping to meet Nicola Ward to arrive early and get some
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Lidl first entered the Galway in 2000 - and it's current locations include Clifden, Moycullen, Knocknacarra, Doughiska, Oranmore, Tuam, Ballinasloe, Gort and two in Galway City.
Regional Managing Director, Tara O'Connor, said the Claregalway store is a "milestone" in Lidl's continued investment in sustainable retailing and local communities.
She said: "On behalf of Lidl Ireland I am delighted to announce that we will open the doors to our brand new Claregalway store on Thursday 22nd May.
"We have continued to work with leading designers and architects to ensure that the new store compliments the local area and will offer a superior shopping experience to customers with spacious interior layout.
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"Not only does this store mark a significant investment of over €7 million to the area, but the opening of the store also marks a significant milestone on Lidl's roadmap to maintaining position of Irelands' most sustainable retailer as Claregalway is our 100
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store to be fitted with solar panels, generating over 20 per cent of energy and reducing our impact on the local environment."
And Nicola Ward is encouraging locals to visit on the day and be among the first to experience
She said: 'Through its longstanding partnership with LGFA, Lidl has been hugely supportive of its communities and it's great to see them further investing in the Galway area by bringing a state-of-the-art store to Claregalway, creating employment for local people.
"I'm excited to cut the ribbon on the morning of the store opening and officially welcome everyone to the new store.
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"I'd encourage everyone to come down and visit on Thursday 22nd May and be first in the queue to grab those middle aisle offers while you can!'
The Claregalway store will be open from 8:00am to 10:00pm Monday to Saturday and from 9:00am to 9:00pm on Sundays.
THE HISTORY OF LIDL IN IRELAND
LIDL first opened in Germany in 1973.
Back then, it employed just three people, stocking 500 product lines.
The first Irish store, located just off Molesworth Street in Dublin, was opened in 1999.
This was Lidl's first entry into the Irish grocery market.
Then, Lidl opened more stores in 2000, in Limerick, Letterkenny, Mullingar, Athlone, Cavan, Ballinasloe and Portlaoise.
Now, the retailer has over 180 stores and three distribution centres, employing over 6,000 people.
They work with a network of more than 260 Irish suppliers from the communities they operate in.
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