IFA question for Lidl and Aldi: Where’s the milk from?
IFA President Tim Cullinan has criticised retailers Aldi and Lidl for their strategy to allegedly drag down the price paid to fresh milk producers. The leading farming official claimed that if the strategy continues unchecked, there is a risk of a shortage of milk on shop shelves. The IFA claim…
Around 70 new jobs to be created in the region
About 70 new jobs are to be created across Donegal, Sligo and Mayo. Home care provider Home Instead is looking for 50 carers in both urban and rural areas of County Donegal. Aldi is recruiting 18 workers for its stores in Sligo and Mayo. Sixteen of these positions will be…
Sligo Traveller Support Group hold pancake fundraiser today
It’s pancake Tuesday, today, of course, and Sligo Traveller Support Group is holding a pancake fundraiser in support of Northwest STOP. Until about 2:30pm, people will be able to enjoy some delicious pancakes, tea/coffee and a chat at the Sligo Traveller Support Group office, at 1A St Anne’s, Cranmore Road,…
Aldi to recruit staff in Donegal
Aldi Ireland has announced that it is recruiting 22 new employees for its stores in County Donegal. The jobs are for store assistant roles in Aldi’s six stores throughout the county. Aldi has also announced that it is increasing the minimum wage rate to match the Living Wage Technical Group’s…
Beef Plan Movement not in support of IFA protests
The Beef Plan Movement says ‘it’s regrettable’ the IFA did not attempt to engage in talks before farmers held a protest by in Naas, Co. Kildare. On Thursday morning, farmers began a 12 hour protest outside of the Aldi warehouse blocking trucks from picking up deliveries. A further 12 hour…
Impacts of beef dispute hits supermarket shelves
The ongoing beef dispute is starting to have an impact on supermarket shelves. Aldi has become the first retailer to confirm that it’s struggling to stock Irish beef. Aldi says there is now industry-wide availability issues for Irish beef. In order to ensure it has a…