Aldi Ireland has announced it will expand its offerings in the west of Ireland, which will see the supermarket chain invest over €63 million and employ 140 people full-time.The new stores will be in Ballina and Ballyhaunis in Mayo and Tuam, Mountbellew, Athenry and the Monivea Road in Galway.There will also be upgrades to existing stores in Portumna, Clifden, Galway Retail Park and Ballinasloe.
Niall O'Connor, Aldi Group Managing Director, said the company's value offering is important during the current cost-of-living crisis."The cost-of-living crisis is impacting every household and we are very aware what it means for our customers," O'Connor said."Aldi has always prioritised value as we know that the weekly shop is among the largest outlays in every household budget.