Tesco has opened its 180th store in the bustling Shannon Town Centre, creating 44 new jobs in the local community.
Councillors Tony Mulcahy and Donna McGettigan officially gave the new store their ‘number one’ today as they helped cut the ribbon and the excitement went up a notch when customer Jim Fogerty became the first person to cast their vote in the first round of the Community Fund linked to the new store.
Three local community groups will benefit from our Community Fund, which aims to make a positive impact in the areas we serve. These groups include Shannon Family Resource Centre, Shannon Athletics Club, and Shannon Active Retirement. Shannon Family Resource Centre will also benefit from this year’s Christmas Food Collection. Taking place from Nov 29th to Dec 1st, customers are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items to benefit local Family Resource Centres and community groups providing support to families in the local community.
Marking the beginning of a new chapter for Tesco in Shannon Geoff Byrne, Chief Operating Officer of Tesco Ireland, said: “Our new store opening in Shannon marks our 10th Tesco store opening in Ireland this year. Our investment here, along with in existing stores at Shannon Banks, Ennis and Kilrush, means we have a strong presence across the county to offer the very best of Tesco quality, affordability, and shopping experience to customers.”
Store Manager Louise Fahey added, “This is a significant day for me and my brilliant team. We have worked incredibly hard to prepare for this opening, and we can't wait to welcome, and get to know, our customers. We know there is great excitement in the area about the new store, and we hope everyone will be pleased with what we have to offer.”
Customers are being asked to ‘vote with their feet’ and come along to our new store where they will find a wide variety of groceries, fresh produce, household items, and more. Customers can enjoy features such as an in-store bakery with freshly baked breads and pastries, a coffee station serving hot beverages, a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) machine, and energy-saving doors on fridges. These additions are designed to enhance the shopping experience and promote sustainability.
Through our food surplus redistribution programme, partners like FoodCloud and OLIO Food Waste Heroes will ensure that no good food goes to waste. Additionally, the Shannon team will continue to support our charity partner, Children’s Health Foundation, which aids sick children in CHI at Crumlin, Connolly, Temple St, and Tallaght hospitals.
