Aldi planning second supermarket for Cork's Skehard Road

New supermarket will form part of a new residential development

CGI of the planned new residential development and Aldi supermarket on Cork's Skehard Road.

A planning application is to be lodged in the coming week for a new Aldi supermarket and residential development on Cork's Skehard Road.

It will form part of a new mixed-use scheme that will feature 28 residential units and a café. The site will be developed by developers Lyonshall and is located next to the Scally's SuperValu supermarket near the junction with Church Road. 

It is also close to the existing Aldi supermarket at Blackrock Hall which opened in 2008. 

A CGI image of the planned residential development and Aldi supermarket on Cork's Skehard Road.

Aldi said the new store will employ up to 30 permanent staff with an additional 50 jobs created during construction of the proposed new store and development.

The planning application will be lodged with Cork City Council in the coming weeks and if approved the store will likely open in 2024.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Kieran Coughlan of Lyonshall said the location is a key site on the Skehard Road and one he had been seeking to acquire and develop for more than 12 years.

“We are very happy to be working in conjunction with Aldi to increase the provision housing supply and retail competition within the Blackrock area of Cork. Lyonshall will be responsible for the residential units whilst Aldi will build the commercial element."

"Lyonshall and Aldi have a history of working together and delivering quality developments such as Aldi at Blackrock Hall, Aldi Ballyphehane and the upcoming Aldi Store in Clonakilty which were negotiated by Frank Ryan of Cushman & Wakefield”.