Lidl renames Bray store THE KATIE TAYLOR LIDL STORE, inviting fans to get ‘In Katie’s Corner’

Lidl Ireland has officially renamed its Bray Boghall Road store ‘The Katie Taylor Lidl Store’ ahead of Katie Taylor’s highly anticipated farewell fight at Croke Park on Saturday, 5th September. 

The store's renaming was launched this morning with the unveiling of a plaque and striking mural celebrating the boxing legend’s extraordinary career and special connection to Bray, where her journey to becoming one of the world’s most decorated female boxers began.

The mural, created in collaboration with Irish artist Loughlin Brady Smith, brings Katie Taylor to life through his distinctive artistic style. The collaboration is designed to celebrate the strong female sporting figure, creating an artwork that is impossible for Lidl customers to miss. Passers-by are encouraged to stop and take a moment to view the artwork.

On September 5th, Katie Taylor will make history once again when she steps into the ring at Croke Park for a landmark fight, Taylor vs Pili delivered by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing in association with Aiken Promotions and Brian Peters. As Title Event Partner, Lidl Ireland is encouraging fans and communities across the country to celebrate what promises to be one of the biggest sporting and cultural moments of the year.

The transformation of the Bray Boghall Road store into The Katie Taylor Lidl Store is a tribute not only to Katie's remarkable achievements inside the ring, but also to the pride she continues to inspire in her hometown and across Ireland. 

Speaking about The Katie Taylor Lidl Store and mural dedicated to her daughter, Bridget Taylor said: “It’s just so special to see The Katie Taylor Lidl Store unveiled here in honour of our Katie. She has always been so proud to be from Bray, so to see this tribute here in her home community is something I’m incredibly proud of. The people of Bray have supported Katie from the very beginning, and I know how much that means to her. She is so touched and incredibly proud to see her name celebrated here today alongside the amazing mural. This means the world, not only to us as a family, but I hope it also means something to young people, in Bray and across Ireland. Katie’s journey shows what can be achieved with hard work, determination, and belief. We will all be there on Saturday 5th September cheering her on, and knowing that Lidl and the whole of Ireland are in Katie’s corner is something I know she’ll carry with her into the ring. It’s going to be a very special night for Irish sport.”

Commenting on the new artwork Loughlin Brady Smith, mural artist and founder of Locked Letters, said: "I was delighted when I was approached by Lidl to create this mural. Katie has such an incredible story, so I wanted the artwork to capture her determination, energy and everything she has achieved, while also keeping that strong connection to Bray and where it all started. I jumped at the chance to be involved in the ‘In Katie’s Corner’ campaign with such an important message. There’s something powerful about creating a mural that would stop people in their tracks, make them take a moment, and hopefully leave them feeling inspired.” 

As Title Event Partner, Lidl Ireland is proud to support this defining Irish sporting moment. The Katie Taylor Lidl Store is the centrepiece of a wider campaign inviting communities across Ireland to stand ‘In Katie’s Corner’ as she prepares to make history. The initiative also reflects Lidl's long-standing commitment to supporting women and girls in sport, championing participation, visibility and excellence at every level.

For more than a decade, Lidl has been a driving force behind the growth and visibility of women's sport through its partnership with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA), helping to break barriers, push boundaries and elevate women’s sport. To date, Lidl has invested more than €15 million in the LGFA and grassroots clubs around the country, supporting players and communities at every level of the game.

Speaking at the renaming of the The Katie Taylor Lidl Store in Bray, Robert Ryan, Chief Executive Officer at Lidl Ireland, said: "Katie Taylor has changed the face of Irish sport. She has broken barriers, pushed boundaries, and inspired generations to believe that anything is possible. That's exactly why this moment at Croke Park feels so significant. It's not just another fight. It's a defining moment for Irish sport. A legendary fighter, an iconic venue and an opportunity to put women's sport firmly in the spotlight once again. The Katie Taylor Lidl Store is our way of celebrating where Katie came from, what she has achieved, and what she continues to inspire. Now we're calling on the country to get behind the fight and show Katie just how much Ireland is in her corner." 

The Katie Taylor Lidl Store in Bray will remain in place in the build-up to the Saturday 5th September fight, giving customers and fans the chance to visit the store, see the mural and join Lidl ‘In Katie’s Corner’.

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