More details of new M&S store opening in Limerick revealed

FURTHER details of new plans by M&S to open a branch of its Food outlet in Limerick have been revealed.

The retailer is set to open as part of a major new development on the city's northside.

Here, construction work has commenced on a large new service area, modelled on the Obama Plaza in Moneygall, named after the former US president who has ancestry in that area.

As part of the development in Limerick, which will be operated by Applegreen, M&S Food is to open on the site - news revealed by Limerick Live last month. Signage is also on site for fast-food chain Burger King.

This Monday, it was confirmed that Limerick will be one of 15 new M&S Food locations expected to open by the end of 2024.

Applegreen opened an initial five M&S Food “shop in shop” outlets over the past 12 months.

These stores carry a range of up to 400 of its products, and Applegreen says trading has "exceeded expectations".

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And there's good news for people who want to buy clothing from Marks and Spencer.

For the outlet in Limerick will offer a 'click and collect' service where customers can order from the British retailer's wider department store offering.

M&S country director for Ireland and Northern Ireland Eddie Murphy said: "One of the primary objectives of our partnership with Applegreen is to expand the footprint of M&S Food in Ireland. We’re excited to announce the rapid expansion of this partnership following a successful pilot. The addition of 15 new locations by the end of next year, and many more in the years to come, enables us to offer top quality, trusted value M&S products to a broader customer base in Ireland.

"The expansion reflects the successful partnership between M&S and Applegreen. We are delighted to incorporate the new locations into our wider network and to continue to work closely with Applegreen. Look out for M&S Food coming to your local Applegreen store.”