Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Drivetime

Van Morrison

Days Like This

Construction Begins On New €6m Lidl Store In Laois

Monday, 4 October 2021 13:03

It will employ seven new staff members and up to 100 jobs during the planning and development stage.

Construction is beginning today on a new €6 million Lidl store in Laois.

The retailer says the new facility will add seven new staff members, as well as employing up to 100 workers during the planning and development stage.

The site will be located on James Fintan Lalor Avenue in Portlaoise.

Fergus Torpey, Construction Project Manager at Lidl Ireland says the new building will include the latest sustainable technology.

“At Lidl, we don’t just bring our customers top quality produce at the best prices in the country, we also strive to provide our customers with the best shopping experience possible. And our new state-of-the-art store will offer our customers in Portlaoise and its surrounding areas just that with its spacious design and market leading sustainability features throughout. Having recently announced a €550 million investment in our Irish operations over the next 3 years, we are very excited to be commencing construction on our latest development this morning, bringing our commitment a step closer to fruition.”

More from Midlands News

Healthcare Worker On Trial Over Alleged Sexual Assault Of Overdose Patient

The case continues on Wednesday.
Council Rejects Plans For Three Glamping Pods In The Midlands

Roscommon County Council turned down the planning application.
Plans Submitted For New Manufacturing Plant In Westmeath

The project is set for Mullingar.
Westmeath Community Remembers Mary Walker 117 Years After Her Murder

A walk is being held this evening in her memory.
Westmeath Family Escapes Devastating Wildfire In France

10,000 people have been evacuated in Perpignan.
Over €28k Available Through Westmeath Festival & Event Grant

Westmeath County Council opened the second round of applications scheme.
Offaly Road Reopened Following Crash

Motorists were facing long delays on the N52 near Tullamore.
New CAP Plans Could Support Farmer Holidays And Sick Leave

Dairy farmers reportedly only take 19 days off each year.
Midland Shopping Centre Owners Win Appeal Against Modular Café Plan

The plan was described as "visually intrusive."
Midlands Expected To See Highest Heatwave Temps

Temperatures are set to reach the high 20s.
Community Finance Ireland Generating Social Impact Through Third-Sector Lending

A social return of €4.63 for every €1 invested was achieved last year.
Westmeath Community Raising Funds In 'Moving For Michaela' Tribute

Michaela Newcombe lost her life in a road crash in Malaga.
Former Laois Credit Union Transformed Into Artist Hub

Market Sq Studios in Ballinakill bring together local artists.
Laois Community Leaders Welcome Outdoor Pool Funding Boost

Ballinakill outdoor pool has new safety and inclusive equipment.
72 Year Old Man Charged With Wife's Murder In Laois

Eugene Constantin was in Portlaoise District Court this morning.
Illegal Dumping Of Dead Sheep Investigated In Offaly

The animals were abandoned just outside Edenderry.
Midlands Home Prices Continue Upward Trend

Prices rose the most in Westmeath.
Westmeath Councillor Wants To Tackle Persistent Flooding

there's three locations were the flooding is recurring.
Westmeath Malaga Crash Victim Being Laid To Rest This Week

She is being remembered as 'a very friendly girl with a lovely smile'.
Man Charged For Fatal Laois Assault

Emergency service found the woman on Sunday.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103