Niall O'Connor

Aldi boss Niall O’Connor: ‘We’re foot to the floor. If we could go faster, we would’

Discount supermarket chain remains committed to Irish expansion plans despite cost challenges and shifting market tectonics

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 05:00

Space to grow: The tiny Blackrock food stall with big ambitions

Liath chef Damien Grey has helped staff to open their own place at the market, which will eventually become a restaurant

Sat May 07 2022 - 06:00

One in 10 parents skip meals to afford food for their children, survey finds

Charity says ‘too many’ families are deprived of access to ‘fundamental essentials’

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 00:00

Aldi saw pandemic boost profits by 46% as it reveals accounts for first time

Discount supermarket far more profitable in Ireland than Britain in 2020

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 07:50

Aldi Ireland opens its books as next chapter of grocery shopping begins

Supermarket chain reveals its Irish sales and profits for the first time

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 05:47

Couple accused of abducting their child released on bail

Pair freed on strict conditions, ordered to remain drug and alcohol-free

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 18:25

Miriam Lord: Ryan’s U-turn on Limerick road fails to keep Keating on board

Minister for Beer Gardens mortifies former hacks amid leaks of ridiculous proportions

Sat Feb 13 2021 - 01:30

Aldi to launch click and collect services in Dublin on Monday

Group managing director calls for grocery workers to be bumped up vaccine priority list

Sat Feb 06 2021 - 05:00

Aldi Ireland to plant 1m native Irish woodland trees by 2025

Initiative to be carried out in partnership with the Department of Agriculture

Tue Jan 26 2021 - 17:47

Aldi to recruit 700 full-time staff as it expands store network

German retailer also creating 350 temporary roles and doubling its footprint in Dublin

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 08:28

Aldi on-demand Deliveroo service reaching 1.5 million shoppers

Retailer doubles outlets offering home delivery service in as little as 30 minutes

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 05:00

Charity says 500 more families will need food support in lockdown

Barnardos says many families face mental health, drug issues and domestic violence

Tue Oct 27 2020 - 00:01

Aldi to impose limits as Christmas toys go on sale

Company will bring in store marshals and ticketing system for ‘special buy’ event

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 11:53

Aldi doubles number of products available for home delivery

Supermarket chain offering more than 330 products via partnership with Deliveroo

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 04:59

How to have a happy Halloween, Christmas and St Valentine’s this winter

Forget large groups, this winter is all about early planning and intimate gatherings

Sun Sept 20 2020 - 06:00

Aldi teams up with Deliveroo to trial home deliveries

Delivery service to be available from two stores in Dublin but could be expanded

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 05:00

Niall O’Connor named as new head of Aldi Ireland

Cork native has been with the grocery retailer for 20 years in a number of roles

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 09:06

No regrets for Rory McIlroy as Race to Dubai battle concludes

McIlroy’s four worldwide victories in 2019 justify his overall approach

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 15:25

Journalist and radio station fined over naming Ana Kriégel killer

Niall O’Connor named boy convicted of girl’s murder on Red FM’s Neil Prendeville show

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 15:52

First Look: Michelin star chef replaces Heron & Grey with Liath – and a €160,000 redesign

Chef Damien Grey’s name now only one above door of Blackrock Market destination

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 06:00

Michelin-starred Heron & Grey to close in January

Co-owner Andrew Heron leaves partnership that won Michelin star 10 months after opening

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 06:00

‘Leo Varadkar: A Very Modern Taoiseach’ is shallow, flimsy and exaggerated

Diarmaid Ferriter on a premature analysis that fails to prove its point

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 06:00

Irish Times writers win seven prizes at journalism awards

Newspaper wins most 2017 NewsBrands Journalist of the Year awards of any title

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 19:18

Charleton Tribunal may create tricky problems for journalists

Analysis: Inquiry may have to stray into contested area of journalistic privilege

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 15:44

The Irish making it big in global business

Caveat: They are to be found all over the world, and today they will be donning the green

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 12:56

TDs knew details of Gerry Adams’s email on Stack case

Several Deputies knew Sinn Féin TDs had been named in connection with IRA murder

Mon Dec 12 2016 - 08:10

Man arrested at airport charged with human trafficking

Accused faces second charge that he controlled or directed the activities of prostitution

Wed Nov 16 2016 - 16:39

Election 2016: Irish Times poll shows people want change - but more of the same

Inside Politics: There are mixed messages even among Government party supporters

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 09:33

Browne red overshadows UL win

Sub Stephen Bennett scores clinching goal

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 20:15

Silicon 50 event celebrates most influential Irish people in the valley

Praise for Irish wit, optimism and tax breaks but education remains a worry

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 01:28

Aldi announces 450 new jobs as it expands store network

Retailer is looking to recruit managers and store assistants

Wed May 21 2014 - 12:02

Aldi Ireland refuses to reveal profit margin to Oireachtas committee

Discount supermarket chain to open another 20 stores in Ireland over next three years

Fri Apr 19 2013 - 06:00