Works begins on new Aldi store on former Mayo hotel site

Work has begun on site preparation for new the state-of-the-art Aldi store to be located on the site of the former Deanwood Hotel, Ballina.

The news has been welcomed by local TD Dara Calleary.

He stated: "While many of us will have very fond memories of The Deanwood, I know that the regeneration of the site is widely welcomed.

"Aldi Ireland will create 30 new permanent jobs at the store in while 50 jobs will be created during the construction phase.

"The store will be constructed in Aldi’s award-winning Project Fresh design and feature 80 car parking spaces, EV-charging stations and a bicycle stand unit."