Lidl Ireland will reopen its Slaney Road store in Glasnevin on 19 November at 8am following a complete €10.5 million redevelopment of the site. The retailer confirmed that local LGFA player Laura Grendon will conduct the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the modernised retail facility.
Key facts
- Investment of €10.5 million in complete store redevelopment on Slaney Road, Glasnevin
- 24 new permanent jobs created alongside construction employment during development phase
- 1,650 square metre sales floor with A-energy rating and rooftop solar panels
- €1,000 in vouchers donated to St. Michael’s House Foundation to mark opening
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8am to 10pm, Sunday 9am to 9pm
Major Investment Creates Employment and Modern Facilities
The extensive redevelopment project has transformed the Glasnevin location into what Lidl Ireland describes as a state-of-the-art shopping facility. The modernised store spans 1,650 square metres and incorporates self-checkout facilities, an in-store bakery producing fresh goods daily, and customer restrooms.
The development represents a significant boost for local employment, having supported numerous construction positions during the building phase while creating 24 permanent jobs for the area. Niall Murray, regional managing director at Lidl Ireland, emphasised the retailer’s focus on customer experience and environmental sustainability in the new design.
“This full development project has allowed us to deliver a world-class, retail space designed with customer experience and environmental sustainability at its core. From its leading A-energy rating and solar PV panels to the EV charging points, this store is built for the future,” Murray stated.
Sustainability Features and Community Support
The redeveloped Glasnevin store has achieved an A-energy rating through the integration of high-performing energy-efficient technologies. Rooftop solar photovoltaic panels generate renewable electricity, while electric vehicle charging points in the car park provide sustainable transport options for customers and staff.
To mark the reopening, the store team will donate €1,000 in vouchers to St. Michael’s House Foundation. Laura Grendon, who will officiate at the ribbon-cutting, highlighted both the sustainability focus and Lidl’s continued investment in local communities, noting the retailer’s decade-long support of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association.
The modernised facility will operate Monday through Saturday from 8am to 10pm, with Sunday hours from 9am to 9pm, serving the Glasnevin community with an enhanced shopping environment designed for long-term sustainability.
Reporting based on original coverage by Shelflife.