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Aldi announces six new stores as part of €63 million investment in west of Ireland

Linda Stewart — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:20:48 +0000

Aldi Ireland has announced it will launch six new stores 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.

It’s also expected that 350 jobs will be created during the construction of the new stores and the upgrading of existing properties.

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.”

Welcoming the investment, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, said he hopes the news will also be welcomed by local communities and suppliers.

“This €63 million investment by Aldi in the west and the 140 new permanent jobs it will create over the next two years is really great news,” Varadkar said.

He added: “The government is committed to creating a job for everyone that wants one, in the county of their choice, so I’m glad to see a good spread of investment with further investment potentially on the horizon. Aldi offers a living wage to its workers which is an important priority of mine too.”

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Carlow EuroMillions players urged to check their tickets as time runs out

Linda Stewart — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:31:50 +0000

The National Lottery is appealing to Irish EuroMillions players to urgently check their tickets as time is running out to claim a big prize.

A Match 5 prize worth €22,833 from the Friday, April 15 draw remains unclaimed. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Wednesday, April 13 at Hickson’s SuperValu on Bridge Street in Tullow, Co Carlow.

Ticketholders have 90 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize which means that the Carlow winner has just over three weeks left to claim their Match 5 prize.

The claim deadline for this prize is close of business on Thursday, July 14.

The winning numbers from the April 15 draw were: 06, 24, 30, 32, 48 and the lucky stars were 05 and 06.

A National Lottery spokesperson has called on all EuroMillions players in Carlow to carefully check their old tickets from April to ensure that they do not miss out on claiming this outstanding prize.

A spokesperson said: “A EuroMillions player who purchased their ticket for the 15th April draw at Hickson’s SuperValu on Bridge Street in Tullow, Co. Carlow has just over three weeks left to claim their Match 5 prize of €22,833.

“The last date to claim this prize is Thursday 14th July so we are encouraging all of our players who purchased their ticket at the Bridge Street store to check their old tickets very carefully.

“Someone who purchased their ticket on Wednesday 13th April ahead of the Friday night draw has a ticket worth €22,833.

“If you are the Match 5 winner, please be sure to sign the back of your winning ticket and immediately contact our prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and we will make arrangements for you to claim your prize.”

Meanwhile, EuroMillions players in the Westport area are today being urged to check their tickets carefully after a Mayo player won the top prize of €500,000 in this week’s EuroMillions Plus draw.

The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at the Maxol Service Station on the Newport Road in Westport, Co. Mayo.

Store Manager Yvonne Duffy said: “This is great news for Westport! All of us here in the store – myself, Pauric and the entire team – are thrilled to hear that one of our customers now has a ticket worth €500,000.

“I am sure the winner must have gotten some surprise – that’s if they have even checked their ticket yet!

“We wish the winner all the very best with their big win!”

The winning numbers for the Tuesday 21st June EuroMillions Plus draw were: 07, 25, 26, 28, 41.

The West of Ireland winner is advised to sign the back of their ticket, which is now worth €500,000, and keep it safe. The winner should contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to claim their prize.

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