Long-awaited Galway Nando's opening edges closer with announcement of new jobs
Rumours have been swirling about the new location for months as the group closes in on a further Irish expansion.
Job listings have sporadically been posted on the Nando's recruitment website over the past six months.
It appears efforts are ramping up to finally get the plans off the ground, with three assistant manager roles currently listed and closing dates set for mid-July.
According to the job listings, the new restaurant will be located at the Galway Shopping Centre on the Headford Road in Galway city.
There are currently 13 Nando's locations across Ireland, including six in Dublin alone.
The move to Galway would represent the South Africa restaurant chain's first move to the west of Ireland.
However, a timeframe on when the restaurant can be expected to open remains unclear.
When contacted by the Irish Independent, Nando's said that they are not disclosing planned dates for the restaurant's opening.
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