30 new jobs created with opening of new Lidl store in Bettystown

A NEW Lidl store opened last week in Bettystown has created 30 new jobs for the area.

The new store opening on Thursday, 14th September at 8am forms part of the Lidl’s overall commitment of 700 new roles in Ireland this year.

Britain’s Got Talent 2023 finalist and Meath’s young magician, Cillian O'Connor will be making magic as he officially opens the Bettystown store.

As part of the opening, Lidl will provide complimentary vouchers to the first ten customers in line on the morning, alongside offering huge savings on middle aisle favourites. The Bettystown store team also look forward to welcoming representatives from East Coast Family Resource Centre on the morning of the opening to accept a donation of €1,000 in Lidl vouchers.

Having first opened in the county in 2004 in Trim, Lidl Ireland has become a pillar of the Meath community and currently employs more than 110 people in the county across its stores in Ashbourne, Clonee, Trim, Dunshaughlin and Navan. Not only will this new Lidl store bring significant local investment and new jobs to the local community, in addition, it will bring more fundraising for local Ladies Gaelic Football clubs, schools and charity groups in the area.

Commenting on the Lidl Bettystown opening, Store Manager, Clara Cassidy said: “We are so excited to open our doors to the Bettystown community on Thursday, 14th September.

“We have been working hard behind the scenes to get the store up and running so customers can shop our great range of high-quality affordable products. We are looking forward to being part of the local community of Bettystown.

“We hope you can join us next week as we celebrate our official opening.”

Earlier this year, Lidl Ireland announced a total of €74 million was invested in the Meath agri-food industry in 2022. Lidl’s key Meath suppliers include a longstanding and fruitful partnership with Meade Farm with whom the retailer has also partnered with to develop ‘The Lidl Farm’. Together with Meade, Lidl has turned 8.5 acres of land into a free educational resource for schoolchildren at its Newbridge Distribution Centre demonstrating how the retailer’s relationship has developed significantly over the years from a supplying produce to a full-fledge partnership.

Lidl employs 6,000 people across its network of 178 stores and 3 regional distribution centres in the Republic of Ireland.