Crowds flock as Lidl Northern Ireland reveal Omagh store

Lidl Northern Ireland has revealed its new ‘Concept’ Omagh store following a seven month construction project to more than double the original outlet.

Occupying a site of 8,029 sq. metres – including an expansive sales floor of 1,420 sq. metres – the expanded store has created an additional 15 permanent new retail positions, supported a further 200 jobs during the construction and development phase and provides shoppers with a larger floorspace.

Built with sustainability in mind, the high tech store on James Street, also encompasses energy efficient lighting and two EV charger spaces within its 95-space car park.

Local music legends Cliona Hagan and Barry Kirwan brought a bit of country to the grand opening and shoppers came out in their droves to visit the store and meet the country stars.

Internationally acclaimed country singer Cliona Hagan, hailing from Ballinderry, said: “I’m delighted to be here this morning to launch the brand-new Lidl Northern Ireland store in my home county and have a chat with the long line of customers who turned up for the store opening. No matter where I perform in the world, I always say that nothing quite lives up to the atmosphere when performing to a home crowd. It was great to get the chance to meet and greet local fans who have supported me throughout my music career whilst celebrating a very positive day for the town. As a Lidl shopper myself, it’s brilliant to have this modern new – not to mention massive – store now open and I wish the local Lidl team every success.”

Also on hand to welcome shoppers was Omagh’s own country music legend, and former Lidl NI Omagh store employee, Barry Kirwan.

Barry explained: “During the pandemic when music gigs were cancelled, like everyone else I still had bills to pay and a family to support, so I got a job in my local Lidl Northern Ireland. I have been really enjoying my time there, and as I am from Omagh myself, being part of the team in the store on James Street has been great as I get to see faces I recognise each day.

“I have been busy working in the new Omagh store to get it ready for the official opening, so to see everything come together, be part of the launch celebrations, and have the chance this morning to perform for the lovely customers I’ve met while working in Lidl Northern Ireland has been a great privilege. I couldn’t be happier to be back doing what I love - it’s funny how things come around full circle!”

Sarah Law, manager of the Lidl NI Omagh store, added: “I’m delighted to unveil Omagh’s new-look Lidl NI store and welcome shoppers to enjoy the new facilities. We are proud that the new store provides a modern, state-of-the-art shopping experience, and our Big on Quality, Lidl on Price offering that resonates so well with our customers, old and new. It also gives us great pleasure to welcome 15 new staff members to our team to serve this local and thriving community and we look forward to meeting even more customers as they come through our doors to shop high quality products at market-leading value over the coming weeks.”