Lidl Ireland officially opens new store in Dundalk

Lidl Ireland has officially opened the doors to its brand-new store in Dundalk, The Marshes this morning, bringing a state-of-the-art shopping experience to the local community.

Lidl has moved its existing store from Avenue Road to a brand new site located opposite the Marshes shopping centre following significant investment which aims to deliver a premier shopping experience for all local shoppers.

Louth LGFA vice Captain Shannen Mc Laughlin had the honour of cutting the official ribbon and greeting shoppers as opening day festivities got underway.

The first ten shoppers through the doors were greeted with complimentary €20 Lidl gift vouchers to redeem in-store, alongside exclusive opening day offers.

To mark the opening and demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the local community, the store team selected The Maria Goretti Foundation to receive a donation of €1,000 in Lidl gift vouchers. The charity supports and empowers individuals and families who are facing poverty.

The new Lidl Marshes store will encompass an impressive 1,700 sq.m sales floor featuring an increased height ceiling and a striking stone facade.

In line with granted planning permissions, the store development includes large public plaza areas which support built-in retail units, allowing for future vendor opportunities.

Sustainability is embedded throughout the Marshes store, which incorporates an ISO 50001-certified energy management system, high-performance energy-efficient technologies, rooftop solar PV panels, and LED lighting with automatic daylight control.

The spacious car park offers electric vehicle (EV) charging units and dedicated bicycle parking to encourage sustainable transport options for customers and store teams.

At the official opening, Tom McAuliffe, Regional Managing Director at Lidl Ireland, said: “Opening the doors to our brand-new store at the Marshes today marks a major milestone for Lidl Ireland in County Louth.

“This state-of-the-art store represents a significant investment in Dundalk, bringing a modern, energy-efficient retail space designed around customer convenience and sustainability.

“We are deeply grateful for the warm welcome and enthusiastic support from the Dundalk community this morning. Our team is excited to welcome local shoppers through the doors and deliver our market-leading quality and value for many years to come.”

Louth LGFA vice Captain Shannen Mc Laughlin, added: “It was so exciting to cut the ribbon on the newest Lidl store in Dundalk and it’s amazing to have the local community show up and be so happy to have this new Lidl in their area .

“It’s great to see Lidl continuing to invest in its store network in Louth and in its communities, having been a decade-long supporter of LGFA.”

Lidl said its ongoing investment in County Louth contributes significantly to the local economy. In 2025, Lidl Ireland confirmed that a total of €32 million worth of goods and services was procured from 27 suppliers and business partners across Louth.

Key Louth-based suppliers include Natures Best Ltd, which provides Lidl stores across the island of Ireland with freshly prepared salads.

Lidl Ireland was named a ‘Top Employer’ by the Top Employers Institute in 2026 for the sixth year running. The retailer was also named #1 Value for Money Organisation in the 2026 RepTrak Ireland study, and was named Most Sustainable Retailer in Ireland in the RepTrak® Sustainability Index 2025.

Lidl Ireland currently employs more than 6,300 employees across its 192 stores, Head Office in Tallaght, and three distribution centres and regional offices in Newbridge, Charleville, and Mullingar.

The new store will be open daily: Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 10:00pm, and Sunday 9:00am – 9:00pm. For further information, the latest in-store offers, and career opportunities, please visit www.lidl.ie.