Donegal LGFA players to attend new Lidl Bundoran store opening

Lidl Ireland has announced it will open the doors to its brand-new store in Bundoran at 8am on Thursday, February 12.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new state-of-the-art store will be attended by ladies Gaelic football stars, including Donegal Captain Roisin Rodgers and Donegal Senior Aodh Ruadh BAS player Cait Gillespie.

Ozanam Hour Residential Unit in Bundoran has been selected as the local charity to receive a donation of €1000 in Lidl vouchers on opening day.

The new store, located on Station Road, marks a major milestone in the retailer’s investment in Co Donegal, with planning permission granted in 2023 to relocate from its existing position, which is also on Station Road and has served the community since 2006.

The expanded new Bundoran store will create six new permanent jobs, adding to its 24-strong team, and features a spacious 1650 sqm sales floor area, offering a premier shopping experience for customers with self-service checkouts, long tills, DRS machines and the in-store bakery.  

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Ahead of the store opening, Thomas McAuliffe, Regional Managing Director for Lidl Ireland, said: “For a long time, Lidl has been dedicated to offering unbeatable value to the Bundoran community, and we are thrilled to finally open the doors to our state-of-the-art new store on Thursday, February 12. 

“This upgraded store represents a substantial investment, providing a major boost to the local Donegal economy and securing long-term employment in the area. The new premises will offer a more modern store and an expanded sales floor, ensuring an improved shopping experience for our customers.

“Designed with both exceptional customer experience and sustainability in mind, this innovative new building features an energy-efficient design, unique in-store offerings, and excellent facilities. We are grateful for the community’s warm welcome and look forward to inviting shoppers in to experience the high-quality products and market-leading prices Lidl is known for."

Donegal Ladies Gaelic Football Captain Roisin Rodgers added: “As a Donegal local, it’s great to see Lidl continue to invest in the community and open a brand new modern store here in Bundoran. It will enhance the shopping experience for both locals and those who visit the busy seaside town. 

“Lidl has been a long-standing supporter of LGFA across Ireland for a decade now, and it’s great to see that Lidl’s commitment extends far beyond just grocery aisles - it’s about fostering local growth and giving back to communities, and I’m thrilled that Bundoran is a part of that.  I’m really looking forward to opening day and getting the chance to meet everyone - make sure you get down early!”