Jobs in Ireland: Lidl Opens Cork Store With 23 New Jobs
Jobs in Ireland retail: Lidl has opened a €4.5m store at Merchants Quay in Cork city centre, creating 23 permanent jobs, with more Cork stores planned.
EuropeIn brief
- Lidl Ireland opened a new store at Merchants Quay Shopping Centre, Cork, on 29 October 2026.
- The €4.5m store has created 23 new permanent jobs.
- It is Lidl's 23rd store in Cork; planning has also been granted for stores at Mahon Point and Carrigtwohill.
- Lidl Ireland now runs 193 stores and employs more than 6,300 people.
| Country | Europe |
|---|---|
| Organization | Lidl Ireland |
| Official source | TheCork.ie – Lidl Ireland set to open new city centre store in Merchants Quay ✓ thecork.ie |
Retail jobs in Ireland are growing in Cork city centre. Lidl Ireland opened a new store at Merchants Quay Shopping Centre on Patrick's Street on 29 October 2026, creating 23 new permanent jobs, TheCork.ie reported.
The company spent €4.5 million on the store, which fills a unit that had been empty for almost four years.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Lidl Ireland |
| Location | Merchants Quay Shopping Centre, Patrick's Street, Cork |
| New jobs | 23 permanent |
| Investment | €4.5 million |
| Opened | 29 October 2026 |
| Store size | 1,530 sq m sales floor |
| Lidl stores in Cork | 23 |
About the store
It is Lidl's second store in Cork city centre and its 23rd in the county. The shop has 16 tills, 14 of them self-service (including Lidl Ireland's 200th self-checkout), and an in-store bakery.
Regional managing director Tara O'Connor said the company was pleased to open in the heart of the city.
More Lidl jobs on the way
Lidl Ireland now has 193 stores and more than 6,300 staff. In Cork, it has recently won planning permission for new stores at Mahon Point and Carrigtwohill, which should mean more hiring in the area once they are built. Lidl also bought €136m worth of goods from 120 Cork food suppliers in 2025.
Typical Lidl store roles
The company did not list the 23 roles, but Lidl stores usually hire:
- Customer assistants (tills, shelves and bakery)
- Shift managers / deputy store managers
- Store managers
- Cleaners and stock staff
Pay rates were not given in the announcement.
How to apply
Apply through the careers section of Lidl Ireland's official website, lidl.ie. Search for Cork vacancies and set up alerts so you hear about the Mahon Point and Carrigtwohill stores when recruitment starts. Applying is free, and genuine Lidl adverts are posted only on its own site.
What it means for job seekers
- Permanent retail work is available without a degree, which suits students, parents returning to work and newcomers to Ireland.
- City-centre jobs are easy to reach by bus or on foot.
- Retail can lead to management. Lidl promotes many managers from shop-floor roles.
- Non-EU nationals will need permission to work in Ireland; retail jobs are rarely eligible for new employment permits.
Related: Lidl Ireland's 500 jobs in Munster and Bus Éireann driver open days in Cork and Limerick.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs has the new Lidl Cork store created?
23 new permanent jobs at the Merchants Quay store on Patrick's Street.
When did the store open?
On 29 October 2026 at 8am.
Is Lidl opening more stores in Cork?
Lidl says planning permission was recently granted for new stores at Mahon Point and Carrigtwohill.
How do I apply for Lidl jobs in Ireland?
Through the careers section of Lidl Ireland's official website, lidl.ie.
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