Free vouchers for first 10 customers on opening day of Carlow's new Lidl store
Lidl has confirmed it will open a brand-new, state-of-the-art store in Carlow on Thursday, 18th June
Lidl has confirmed it will open a brand-new, state-of-the-art store in Carlow on Thursday, 18th June, wth free vouchers on offer to the first 10 customers.
Demonstrating the retailer’s commitment to sustainability, Lidl Graiguecullen will be the first top energy-rated supermarket of its kind in Ireland, achieving the highest A0 Building Energy Rating (BER).
It comes following the opening of Ireland’s first net-zero supermarket at Lidl Maynooth in November last year.
The new store, located on the Castlecomer road in Graiguecullen, represents a €10M investment in the local area and will create 25 new permanent jobs.
Local ladies' Gaelic football stars, including Carlow LGFA captain Róisín Bailey and Laois LGFA captain Andrea Moran, will have the honour of cutting the ribbon on the brand new store at 8am on Thursday, 18 June.
The new store in Graiguecullen reflects Lidl’s established ‘concept’ design, which features a spacious 1,499 sqm sales floor area, offering a premier shopping experience for customers self-service checkouts, long tills, two Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) machines, an off-licence, customer restrooms with baby changing facilities and the popular in-store bakery offering fresh baked goods daily.
Sustainability is a key focus for the new store as the retail unit incorporates the highest environmental standards as a Zero Emission Building (ZEB), achieving Ireland’s new top-tier A0 Building Energy Rating (BER), making it the first supermarket of its kind in Ireland.
The store reflects a future-proofed design, ensuring exceptionally low energy demand, maximum thermal efficiency, and minimal carbon emissions.
Within the spacious car park, the provision of a number of bike spaces and electric vehicle (EV) charging points further supports sustainable transport options for customers and store teams.
"I am thrilled to be officially opening the new Lidl store in Graiguecullen on June 18th. As a Carlow player, it’s fantastic to see this kind of investment in the local area. Lidl has been a massive supporter of the LGFA for more than a decade and I’m really looking forward to meeting the locals and welcoming everyone into the new store!” Carlow Ladies Gaelic Football Captain, Róisín Bailey, said.
Lidl opened its first Carlow store in 2000 and currently employs more than 60 team members across its growing network in the region.
This new Graiguecullen store represents a continued commitment to providing high-quality, affordable produce to the heart of the county.
Lidl’s investment in the region contributes significantly to the local economy. In 2025, Lidl Ireland confirmed that a total of €360 million worth of goods and services was procured from suppliers and business partners across the region. Key regional suppliers
The new store opening in Castlecomer Road in Graiguecullen forms part of Lidl Ireland’s ambitious expansion plans and sees the retailer expand its network to 193 stores across Ireland.