The perfect spot for any football fan this Christmas
The shop has just opened in the city centre
Football fans in Galway will be delighted at the news of a new arrival in the city centre.
A brand new football pop-up shop has been spotted on Shop Street.
The green building has a banner outside that reads: “Premier League pop-up”.
It also features the Premier League logo of lion wearing a crown.
Photos taken inside the store show plenty of Premier League memorabilia, from jerseys, to mugs, towels, kid’s clothes and foosball tables.
There is even a rack dedicated to iconic retro jerseys from the Barclays Premier League era for €49.99.
The shop is located at the bottom of Shop Street.
The shop is located on Shop Street
It features plenty of iconic jerseys
In other shopping news, Tesco is set to expand its footprint in Galway after the location of its brand new site was revealed.
The retailer has previously unveiled plans to create hundreds of new Irish jobs opening ten stores, including stores in Galway and four other counties.
The €40 million investment will create upwards of 400 jobs across the country.
This will increase Tesco Ireland’s permanent workforce to over 13,500 colleagues, further cementing its position as one of Ireland’s largest private employers.
With confirmation of an expansion in Galway, locals had been wondering if it would be there town to get a new Tesco.
Now, it’s been confirmed that Salthill will be welcoming a brand new Tesco to its streets. It will open beside the cinema and will provide much needed competition for locals.
This will be one of 10 new Tesco stores nationwide, including larger supermarkets and smaller Express shops, taking Tesco’s total presence in Ireland to 193 stores.
Announcing the new jobs, Tesco Ireland CEO, Geoff Byrne stated: “This €40 million investment underscores our commitment to maintaining our position as a leading employer and retailer in Ireland.
“Our colleagues are at the heart of our business, and we look forward to welcoming new team members this year and recognising them with market-leading reward and benefits.”
Commenting on this announcement, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, said “Tesco’s announcement today of 400 new jobs stemming from their €40 million expansion is an incredible boost for our local towns and the Irish economy.”
“The creation of these jobs, particularly with the opening of 10 new stores across several counties including Cork, Dublin, and Galway, is a clear endorsement of Ireland’s retail sector and workforce.
“Our Programme for Government commits to driving balanced regional development and further investment in rural communities, and this multi-million-euro investment is a prime example of positive regional impact. “
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