Lidl Ireland set to sell Birkenstock dupes in two colours – and they're €84 cheaper than origianl
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The Birkenstock Arizona sandals are €90
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And the Ladies' Sandals from Lidl Ireland are just €7.99
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The sandals come in signature colours and will instantly become a wardrobe staple for the
The Ladies' Sandals are selling for just €7.99.
But if you're a Lidl Plus customer, you can grab a pair for only €5.99.
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It may cost €84 less than the original and come in adult sizes ranging from 4 to 7.5.
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You can choose from black or white.
The
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They are available in a range of colours, and are very similar to the Lidl Ireland option.
Both feature two straps with metal buckles on them.
I tried Aldi's Dyson airwrap dupe at bargain price - and it gave me easy hair salon look
And they would be perfect for wearing while on
It looks like the Birkenstock trend is here to stay for another summer, so if you're finally ready to jump on the trend, now is your chance.
NEW SUMMER STAPLE
Meanwhile, Lidl Ireland fans are set to love a major
The Portable Air Conditioner landed in
It's the perfect item now that
The handy item lets you control the temperature inside your
Firstly, it can be used as a cooler, functioning similarly to a fan to keep the air fresh and breezy.
It can also work as a dehumidifier, ideal for homes that have a little too much moisture in the air.
Too much dump circulating in a room can lead to mould growth which can cause major health issues.
Dehumidifiers are the ideal way to keep air not only fresh but clean and safe as well.
Lastly, the item can serve as a ventilator for the air.
Ventilating a room is key in keeping it safe and free from
THE HISTORY OF LIDL IN IRELAND
LIDL first opened in Germany in 1973.
Back then, it employed just three people, stocking 500 product lines.
The first Irish store, located just off Molesworth Street in Dublin, was opened in 1999.
This was Lidl's first entry into the Irish grocery market.
Then, Lidl opened more stores in 2000, in Limerick, Letterkenny, Mullingar, Athlone, Cavan, Ballinasloe and Portlaoise.
Now, the retailer has over 180 stores and three distribution centres, employing over 6,000 people.
They work with a network of more than 260 Irish suppliers from the communities they operate in.
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