McDonalds introduces Irish language ordering at kiosks nationwide after successful Galway trial, delighting customers.
It started with a test in Galway, making ordering easier for Irish speakers. McDonald’s says it supports Irish culture and wants to celebrate Ireland’s heritage.
A McDonald’s spokesperson described the new option, highlighting that customers can easily use the menu in Irish. They can place orders and pay in Irish too, all with just one button.
Dáithí Ó Sé attended the opening in Galway. He thinks it helps Irish speakers and said it’s great that McDonald’s supports Irish, viewing this as a big step forward.
Ó Sé believes people can use Irish daily. He explained this helps the language grow, benefiting speakers and the whole country.
Aaron Byrne runs the Westside McDonald’s and is happy it’s expanding. He said the Galway test was successful, noting there was a lot of support.
Byrne stated McDonald’s is part of Irish communities. They want customers to use their preferred language, aiming to support Irish speakers.
McDonald’s opened in Ireland in 1977 on Grafton Street. Now, there are 95 restaurants managed by nineteen franchisees. They have over 8,880 workers and serve about 170,000 people daily.