Aldi Ireland has announced a dedicated expansion plan for the west of Ireland that would involve an investment of over €63 million and the creation of 140 full-time jobs.
Ballina, Tuam, Mountbellew, Athenry, Ballyhaunis, Monivea Road, and Galway will all get new stores as a result of the investment, and Portumna, Clifden, Galway Retail Park, and Ballinasloe will all get upgraded stores.
A further 350 jobs will be created through the construction of the new shops and the upgrade of some existing ones.
Niall O’Connor, Aldi Group Managing Director, said the company’s value offering has never been more relevant.
“The cost-of-living crisis is impacting every household and we are very aware what it means for our customers,” Mr O’Connor said. “Aldi has always prioritised value as we know that the weekly shop is among the largest outlays in every household budget.”
The announcement was made by Aldi Ireland at the grand opening of its fifth location in County Mayo, Ballina.
The company said that its Tuam store would open this month, with Ballyhaunis and Athenry branches coming in the first half of 2023.
Recruitment for positions across these stores will begin in early 2023.
“I’m particularly delighted to welcome the opening of Adli Ireland’s new store in Ballina today. This €10m new store, and the 30 new jobs it creates, will help deliver value to the people of Ballina and County Mayo,” Mr O’Connor said.
Mr O’Connor said Aldi Ireland is not immune to the current realities of doing business in an inflationary period and it appreciates that the same is true for its network of local suppliers.
“Working alongside our expanding local supplier network, we will continue to work hard, mindful of the challenges facing our customers and supporting them in weathering this storm,” he said.
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar said the Government is committed to creating a job for everyone that wants one, in the county of their choice “so I’m glad to see a good spread of investment with further investment potentially on the horizon”.
“Aldi offers a living wage to its workers which is an important priority of mine too. I know this news will be welcomed by suppliers as well as the local communities and I wish everyone involved the very best of luck with it.”