Liquor licence granted for new Lidl store in county Longford

Supermarket chain Lidl has been granted a declaratory order for an intoxicating liquor licence in respect of its new store in Ballymahon.

Longford County Council granted planning permission earlier on December 4 last year for the project with 20 conditions attached.

The new discount foodstore supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales will be constructed at Main Street/Church View backlands in Ballymahon, including the rear of the former St Matthew's National School, Nally Tyres/Circle K, and adjoining lands.

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The The new store, which will deliver up to 25 full time jobs, is due to span 2,291 square metres in gross floor space premises with a net retail sales area of 1,489 square metres.

Brian Smyth, a Regional Property Director with Lidl addressed Judge Bernadette Owens.

He said it would take around eight months to build the supermarket and 85 people will work on the project.

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Mr Smyth explained they intended to apply their 'Challenge 25' concept to eliminate the sale of alcohol to underage customers.

"If a person looks under 25 we will challenge them and ask them for their ID," he added.

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Mr Smyth said staff receive training on the sale of alcohol and on asking for identification.

Judge Owens decided when constructed it will be a suitable premises for the sale of alcohol.

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