Four Kildare AIB branches to benefit from upgrades as part of €40 million investment programme

AIB has invested €40 million in upgrades to branches across Ireland, including four branches in Kildare.

AIB has begun a strategic investment programme in its branch network, investing €40 million by the end of 2025 in a range of upgrades to branches and ATMs.

As part of this investment, the planned branch upgrades will cover 112 branches, including 35 refurbishments, as part of the bank's aim to cut their operational carbon emissions by a further 10%.

AIB's branch in Athy will receive a full refurbishment as part of this programme, while Celbridge, Clane and Leixlip branches will have interior and exterior improvements made.

The 35 branches which are to be refurbished by the end of 2025 on a phased basis include Clifden, Dunmanway, Ennistymon, Killarney, Killorglin, Letterkenny, Millstreet, Tallaght, Tubbercurry and Tullow - all of which will be done within phase one of the planned rollout. 

The second phase of upgrades will see work begin in Abbeyfeale, Athy, Ballinamore, Ballinrobe, Buncrana, Cahir, Caherciveen, Carndonagh, Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel, Castleblayney, Castletownbere, Cobh, Dundrum Town Centre, Dingle, Edenderry, Kenmare, Killaloe, Killybegs, Kilmallock, Lismore, Rathdowney, Spiddal, Western Road (Cork), and Youghal.

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Branch refurbishments will include investment in banking halls as well as enhanced customer experience with clear interaction space and privacy for customers, with Autism friendly standards also being applied.

Accessibility to ATMs will also be improved as part of the programme, with upgrades being applied to enhance the service for visually impaired customers. 

The investment programme has been introduced to demonstrate AIB’s commitment to maintaining its branch network and cash services, supporting the aims of the Government’s recently published National Payments Strategy.   

Commenting on the planned refurbishments in Kildare, Mid East Regional Retail Director, Niall Grogan said: "AIB has a longstanding commitment to communities across Kildare and we’re proud to continue that by refurbishing our branch in Athy, with improvements made to our Celbridge, Clane and Leixlip branches.

"While our customers are availing of our digital services more, they also like to be able to come and talk with us for financial advice and for we’re looking forward to meeting them in our newly upgraded branches."

Managing Director of Retail Banking Geraldine Casey said: "We are delighted to announce this major €40 million investment in our nationwide branch network. While the vast majority of our customers manage their day-to-day finances, when they want and where they want digitally, we recognise that they also value the face-to-face service provided in our branches, particularly when it comes to important financial decisions and support.

"Our branches will be places where all our customers are comfortable discussing their finances with us in a welcoming environment. That’s why we’re investing €40 million to upgrade these locations and supporting AIB’s strategy to further lower our carbon emissions. We remain committed to these communities and look forward to making further investments in our branch network in the future."