AIB invests €40 million in upgrades to branch network with six refurbishments in Limerick

AIB HAS begun a strategic investment programme in its branch network, investing €40 million by the end of 2025 in a range of upgrades to branches and ATMs, including six branches in Limerick.

The Abbeyfeale and Kilmallock branches will receive a full refurbishment, while Adare, Newcastle West, Raheen and Rathkeale branches will have interior and exterior improvements made.

This investment will reduce our operational carbon emissions by a further 10%, and along with our certified renewable electricity from two solar farms in Wexford, will help support AIB’s strategy to be net zero across Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.

Limerick Regional Retail Director, Pat Piggott, said: “AIB has a longstanding commitment to communities across Limerick, and we’re proud to continue that by refurbishing our Abbeyfeale and Kilmallock branches, with improvements made to our Adare, Newcastle West, Raheen and Rathkeale branches. While our customers are availing of our digital services more, they also like to be able to come and talk with us for financial advice and we’re looking forward to meeting them in our newly upgraded branches.”

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Managing Director of Retail Banking Geraldine Casey said: “We are delighted to announce this major €40 million investment in our nationwide branch network. While the vast majority of our customers manage their day to day finances, when they want and where they want digitally, we recognise that they also value the face to face service provided in our branches, particularly when it comes to important financial decisions and support.

"Our branches will be places where all our customers are comfortable discussing their finances with us in a welcoming environment. That’s why we’re investing €40 million to upgrade these locations and supporting AIB’s strategy to further lower our carbon emissions. We remain committed to these communities and look forward to making further investments in our branch network in the future.”

AIB has the largest branch network in Ireland, serving over three million customers and the bank employs 10,000 people throughout the country. This major investment demonstrates AIB’s commitment to maintaining its branch network and cash services, supporting the aims of the Government’s recently published National Payments Strategy.   

AIB also significantly contributes to our communities through the annual AIB Community €1 Million Fund, which has supported over 150 charities across Ireland to date and another 70 this year.