Airfryers, lawnmowers and pressure washers among orders of the day as Aldi opens new Limerick store

THERE were long queues in the city centre early this Thursday morning as discount retailer Aldi opened its newest store in Limerick.

Discount airfryers, lawnmowers, pressure washers and hedge-trimmers were the order of the day, as the ribbon was cut at the discounter retailers' newest outlet.

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Located at the former car park of Telecom Eireann, the €16.6m store has been a number of years in the planning.

Its opening sees the creation of 30 new jobs.

Performing the opening was metropolitan district leader, Cllr Daniel Butler, former Munster and Ireland rugby star Dave Kilcoyne and the local staff, led by store manager Ian Dawson.

Photographed below: Kevin the carrot, with Conor Sheehan, Senator Maria Byrne, metropolitan district leader Cllr Daniel Butler, Maurice Quinlivan and Cllr Peter Doyle (Picture: Keith Wiseman)

Aldi's newly opened store on Roches Street marks its first location in Limerick city centre, its 164th store in Ireland and fourth in Limerick overall.

The German firm first established a presence in the county with the opening of its Childers Road store in 2006.

"I’m delighted to officially open Aldi's new store on Roches Street right in the heart of Limerick city. It is a welcome investment that brings activity, jobs, and opportunity to our urban core. Limerick City and County Council is proud to support businesses that choose to grow here. This store is a great addition to the city centre, and I wish the team at Aldi every success as they become part of our vibrant business community," said Cllr Butler.

Store manager Mr Dawson added: "Our team is eager to welcome customers into this state-of-the-art store and provide them with the top-quality products and outstanding service that Aldi is known for. We’re confident that this new store will be a fantastic addition to the area, offering an extensive selection of products at unbeatable prices. We look forward to continuing our support for the local community and economy for many years to come."

Rugby star Kilcoyne commented: "As a proud Limerick man, I understand the importance of a thriving city centre — and this new state-of-the-art ALDI store is a fantastic addition. It strengthens ALDI’s ties with local suppliers throughout Limerick city and county, while bringing real value to local shoppers.”