Aldi Ireland has today officially opened its new store in Tuam in Co Galway.
The new Tuam store is the retailer's tenth store in Galway will will create 30 permanent full-time jobs across management and store assistant roles.
This brings the number of people employed by ALDI in the county to almost 240.
The opening of the new store marks the latest step in the company's West of Ireland expansion programme which will see over €63m invested and over 140 new full-time jobs created across Connacht over the next two years.
The €63mn investment will see new Aldi stores in Ballina, Tuam, Mountbellew, Athenry, Ballyhaunis, Monivea Rd, Galway City, along with store upgrades in Portumna, Clifden, Galway Retail Park and Ballinasloe.
Catriona Conneely, Aldi Tuam Store Manager, said the retailer is very conscious of the current challenges facing consumers and businesses.
"The cost-of-living crisis is impacting every household and we know what it means for our customers. ALDI Ireland is steadfast in our belief that continued investment in our value offering and our store network is key," she said.
"Working alongside our strong network of local suppliers, we will continue to work hard, mindful of the challenges facing our customers and supporting them in weathering this storm," she added.
Aldi partners with five Irish food and drink producers across Co Galway and spent €16.7m with its Galway suppliers last year.
