Lidl's new Mayo store opened today

LIDL'S brand-new store in Claremorris is open from today (Thursday).

The state-of-the-art store offers shoppers Lidl’s renowned range of top-quality products at market-leading prices.

Lidl’s fifth store in Mayo involves a significant local investment of more than €6 million and will create 35 permanent jobs, bringing the total number of Lidl employees in the county to more than 130.

From today, customers in Claremorris will be able to use the retailer’s innovative reverse vending machine - the second of its kind introduced to Lidl stores - which will enable customers to deposit used plastic beverage bottles and aluminium cans in return for money-back vouchers redeemable in-store. The move underscores Lidl’s position as an industry leader in sustainability and is the next phase of the retailer’s trial as they prepare for the government-led national Deposit Return Scheme set to begin later this year.

Lidl Claremorris boasts a modern store design that has a spacious interior layout with a new 1,546sqm shop floor. The store features a range of sustainable features such as roof mounted solar panels and electric car charging points.

Said store manager Adrian Feerick: “We are delighted to finally opening our doors to the Claremorris community today and bring Lidl’s award-winning quality and the best value on the market to the vibrant and thriving Claremorris community.

“The brand-new store offers customers a stellar shopping experience with its spacious design, wide aisles and ample parking.

“We are also delighted that Claremorris has been chosen as the location for an innovative reverse-vending machine – the second of its kind in the country – and we’re looking forward to hearing our new customers feedback on the initiative.”