Woman Attempts Lidl Entry on Fair City Film Set – Google Maps Error
Woman Mistakenly Tries to Shop at RTÉ’s ‘Fair City’ Lidl, Gets Directions to Tesco
Dublin, Ireland – A humorous mix-up involving the popular Irish soap opera Fair City and a well-known supermarket chain has captured the attention of social media users. RTÉ Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy, shared an amusing anecdote on his X account about a woman who attempted to enter the RTÉ studios to do her grocery shopping at the fictional Lidl store featured on the Fair city set.
The incident occurred when the woman, apparently relying on information from Google Maps, arrived at the RTÉ campus believing it housed a real Lidl supermarket. the fictional store, a set piece for the long-running drama, is apparently listed on the popular mapping service, leading to the woman’s confusion.
Murphy recounted the encounter,stating,”Met a lady outside RTÉ trying to get in to do her shopping in the Lidl on the Fair City set this evening. It’s listed on Google Maps. I gave her directions to Tesco.” His post, accompanied by a screenshot of the tweet, quickly garnered attention and amusement from his followers.
the lighthearted mishap sparked a flurry of humorous responses online.One witty follower quipped, “Maybe Joe Duffy gave her the directions,” referencing the host of RTÉ’s popular consumer affairs program The Late Late Show. Another commenter shared a similar experience, noting they had encountered the same issue when searching for a lidl in the nearby Booterstown area.
This quirky incident highlights the sometimes-unforeseen consequences of digital information and the enduring presence of familiar fictional settings in the public consciousness. RTÉ has been contacted for comment on the matter.
