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.