ALDI Ireland has opened its newest store in Monaghan today, Thursday, 16 October, creating 30 new permanent jobs in the county. The new €14m million store is ALDI’s 165th store in Ireland and second store in County Monaghan. It marks a significant investment by the retailer in Ireland and is part of ALDI’s ongoing commitment to providing fresh, quality and the best value groceries to shoppers.
ALDI’s newest store opening also coincided with a major milestone for the retailer, as ALDI Ireland served its one billionth customer and Monaghan native, Colleen Mc Crudden, since first opening its doors to shoppers in 1999. The lucky shopper was presented with a year's worth of free shopping to mark the occasion.
The new store was officially opened by the local ALDI team including Managing Director of Operations Ireland, Colin Breslin (and native of Three Mile House), Store Manager, John Leather alongside TD for Cavan–Monaghan & Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Niamh Smyth, former Irish rugby player, Conor Murray, and Women’s Irish rugby player, Linda Djougang.
ALDI in Monaghan
ALDI’s newest store, located on Broad Road, is the retailer’s first in Monaghan Town and second in the county. ALDI first established a presence in Monaghan with the opening of its Carrickmacross store in 2014 and has since spent nearly €24 million in capital investment in the county.
ALDI now employs over 60 people locally, with the Carrickmacross store welcoming nearly half a million customers in 2024. Last year alone, ALDI spent over €61 million with suppliers in Monaghan.
Niamh Smyth, TD for Cavan–Monaghan & Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment said: "It’s great to be in Monaghan today to open ALDI’s newest store and witness a national retailer like ALDI continue to invest in the local community, creating valuable local employment and supporting our economy. What is especially welcome is their commitment to sourcing and stocking produce from local Monaghan and Irish suppliers, along with the support of local charity and good causes.”
John Leather, Store Manager, ALDI Monaghan Town said: “It is great to open our new store in Monaghan Town today and bring even more exceptional value and quality Irish products and ingredients to the local community. We have a great team here that is looking forward to welcoming customers instore over the coming days and weeks, where they can enjoy a fantastic new and modern place to shop with the same unbeatable value, range and quality that ALDI is known for.”
Conor Murray, former Ireland Rugby International player said: “I’m delighted to support ALDI as they open their 165th store in Ireland. I’ve seen first-hand the positive impact ALDI makes across the country through initiatives like the Play Rugby programme, and ALDI’s ongoing partnership with Barnardos. Monaghan has produced some great rugby players over the years, and it’s great to have ALDI here to fuel the next generation of talent!”
The new Monaghan store
The new 1254qm store features ALDI’s award winning Project Fresh layout, with wide aisles and hi-spec fixtures and fittings. ALDI shoppers will be able to make use of 81 car parking spaces and 10 electric vehicle charging spaces. A total of 10 bike rails, hosting up to 20 bikes are also available outside the ALDI store, allowing customers to choose a more sustainable way to shop.
Additionally, ALDI has begun the installation of self-service checkouts at select stores, including the brand-new Monaghan store, which will feature 7 self-service checkout terminals alongside existing staffed checkout lines.
ALDI’s newest store also features 377m2 solar panels, part of its ongoing sustainability programme which includes installing solar panels at stores across Ireland. ALDI’s Carrickmacross store recently received a major solar panel retrofit, which was successfully completed in September.
ALDI customers in Monaghan have also returned over 2.5 million drinks cans and bottles as part of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), equating to more than €500,000 redeemed through cash or vouchers since February 2024. Nationally, shoppers have returned more than 291 million items to ALDI stores, redeeming almost €50 million in cash or vouchers since February last year.
Customers can now also choose to donate their returned deposit directly to Barnardos, ALDI’s long-standing charity partner, with donations going directly to supporting vulnerable children and families across Ireland.
Community Support
ALDI’s support for Monaghan goes beyond economic investment. In partnership with FoodCloud, ALDI has donated over 50,000 meals to local charities and community groups, reflecting its ongoing commitment to sustainability and community wellbeing.
The new store will also take part in ALDI’s Community Grants programme, with each store nominating a local charity to receive a €500 ALDI gift card.
The Monaghan store opening hours are:
• Mon to Sat: 08:00 - 22:00
• Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
