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03rd Jul 2018

Ireland’s first drive-thru Starbucks opened today so you can get your coffee in a hurry

Jade Hayden

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If you’ve ever been absolutely dashing to work and didn’t have time to stop for some sweet, sweet caffeine, you know the true meaning of utter hell.

You’re wrecked, you’re in a bad mood, and your organs eventually start to shut down.

Harrowing stuff.

This particular scenario might soon be no more though – at least for people who live in and around Co Clare – because Ireland’s first drive-thru Starbucks has opened up and getting your morning fix is about to get a whole lot easier.

The store opened its doors today at the Shannon Free Zone adjacent to Shannon Airport.

The new drive-thru includes outdoor seating, indoor seating and a coffee dock and meeting hub area that will service the entire zone.

Ray O’Driscoll, managing director of Shannon Commercial Properties, said:

“We are currently working on the biggest investment programme of the millennium years in the Shannon Free Zone.

“We’re developing world-class property solutions and providing facilities for amenities such as Starbucks is a key part of our redevelopment strategy.”

The store will employ 15 people.