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Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wexford GAA Star opens county's newest Lidl store
The German supermarket chain now has five stores in Wexford and this one offers customers a premium shopping experience, with two Deposit Return Scheme machines, self-service checkouts, customer restrooms and baby-changing facilities, as well as an in-store bakery and off licence. Wexford ladies Gaelic football vice-captain Aisling Halligan and team mate Clara Donnelly, joined store team to officially cut the ribbon. 'I was so happy to get the chance to meet with Lidl shoppers and celebrate the opening of the Rocksborough store. This new Lidl store is great news for Wexford and I could really see that through the positive reactions of the local community who came out in their droves for the ribbon cutting this morning,' said Aisling. 'Lidl has had a longstanding partnership with the LFGA, and it's great to see them continue to support the Wexford area through their support of local sports clubs and by bringing fresh Irish produce and new employment to Rocksborough.' The first ten customers through the doors were given vouchers to spend on their shop. It was a day for the whole family with face painting, entertainment, a play area and music. As part of the opening celebrations, Catherine McCurdy, Director of Services at Wexford Women's Refuge was in attendance to receive a donation of €1,000 in Lidl vouchers to support the local charity's services. The refuge assists women who are experiencing domestic, sexual or gender-based violence, offering a 24-hour emergency helpline, as well as a refuge centre which is open 24/7. And the store opening was a positive step forward for business and employment. Lidl Ireland employs more than 5,000 employees in its nearly 200 stores and procured €7 million worth of goods and services from 17 Wexford producers. Lidl Ireland's key Wexford suppliers include a new supplier contract with Slaney Farms who provide home-grown potatoes to Lidl's local store network in the region, and a long-standing relationship with vegetable supplier Begleys. It's regional Managing Director Niall Murrary said 'As a top employer in the country, I'm also thrilled to welcome 30 new team members to our growing workforce and to continue to expand Lidl's presence here in Wexford.' There was a huge crowd there when the store opened, with reports of nearby traffic congestion as a result. Lidl's Rocksborough store is open daily: Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 10:00pm and Sunday 9:00am – 9:00pm
Irish Independent
22-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
New Lidl store in Wexford to bring jobs boost to area as special guest lined up to cut the ribbon
Doing the honours and cutting the ribbon of the new store at 8 a.m. will be local ladies' Gaelic football star Aisling Halligan. The second Lidl store in the town, after Whitemill Road, this will bring the number of stores that the supermarket chain has across the county to five. Lidl have promised a 'premium shopping experience', with two deposit return scheme machines, self-service checkouts, customer restrooms and baby-changing facilities, as well as an in-store bakery and off-licence. Externally, the store benefits from regenerative landscaping with native wildflower areas, bicycle storage, a locally sourced Wexford stone entrance wall, and a large car park. The Rocksborough store also promises to be ultra energy efficient with features such as a certified Energy Management System, energy efficient tech and solar panels. Early bird shoppers are invited to come along on opening day and enjoy instore entertainment and opening day offers. The first ten customers will also receive a €20 gift voucher to spend on their shopping. Alongside this, Lidl will donate €1,000 in Lidl vouchers to Wexford Women's Refuge. Speaking about the honour of cutting the ribbon, Aisling Halligan praised the supermarket chain for their long-standing support of ladies' football. 'Through its longstanding partnership with the LGFA, Lidl has been hugely supportive of its communities and it's great to see them further investing in the Wexford area by bringing a state-of-the-art store and creating employment for local people.' Aisling said. "I'm honoured to be asked to cut the ribbon on the new store and I'm excited to get the chance to meet with Lidl shoppers and celebrate the opening with everyone. It's great news for Wexford and a very positive boost for the area.' Regional Managing Director at Lidl Ireland Niall Murray said excitement is building to welcome shoppers to the new store. 'Wexford has recently enjoyed significant growth in population, both in terms of residents and workers, and this new store is conveniently located to serve a thriving local community,' he said. 'Throughout the construction and development phases, feedback from the community and support for the new store has been incredibly positive and I'm looking forward to throwing open the doors and welcoming everyone into store later this month.'
Irish Independent
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wexford ladies exit in heartbreaking manner with extra-time quarter-final loss to Laois
WEXFORD WERE controversially knocked out of the TG4 LGFA All-Ireland Intermediate championship by hosts Laois at the quarter-final stage in Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise on Sunday. With less than a minute added-time played at the end of extra-time, Wexford had just sprung Aisling Halligan into the clear and she was racing towards goal, 20 metres out, when referee Ray McBride blew the full-time whistle.
