It will join the Galway Plaza and the newly opened N17 Plaza in Tuam as part of The Plaza Group of motorway and national route service stations in Co Galway and will bring to 24 the number of outlets in Galway city and county.

The group also owns the LoughRea Hotel and Spa, bringing to more than 1,600 the number of people employed in the county.

Supermac’s and Plaza Group Managing Director, Pat McDonagh, said that the Plazas were proving to be a very popular option for customers looking for convenient, quality food.

“Both myself and Una are delighted to be opening a new facility in Loughrea where we have employed a lot of local staff and we look forward to welcoming people to the Loughrea Service Station in the coming weeks,” he said.

“Whether you are on the move for business or leisure or are going to the match, the Plazas provide the variety and quality that our customers are looking for and our Drive Thru option here at the Loughrea Service Station is a convenient new addition to what we can offer our customers in the area.” he said.

Supermac’s is Ireland’s largest indigenous quick service restaurant chain.

The franchise currently has 119 outlets across the country and the Loughrea Service Station joins the Galway Plaza, the N17 Plaza, the Kinnegad Plaza, the Barack Obama Plaza, the Portlaoise Plaza, the Mallow N20 Plaza, the Tipperary Town Plaza and the Charlestown Service Station as part of the motor services businesses developed on key national roads.

The Loughrea Service Station is due to open in the coming months and will add to the area’s food offerings with a wide variety of dining options.

The service station is currently being constructed on the Athenry Road in the town, adjacent to the Loughrea Hotel and Spa.

It will offer a wide variety of food offerings including Supermacs, Papa John’s, SuperSubs, Mac’s Place Deli, Moo Parlour, Barista as well as retail and fuel.

There will also be a Drive Thru facility for passing drivers and indoor seating for up to 90 diners.

The new service station development is the latest major development for the Plaza Group, which launched the Tuam N17 Plaza last month.

The Plaza Group is one of Ireland’s leading independent motorway and primary route services group. It was formed by the managing directors of Supermac’s, Pat and Úna McDonagh.

The company’s success is built on a unique menu, ideally suited to local tastes, using food and ingredients sourced locally wherever possible and enhanced by quality in every aspect of the preparation.