3 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
