Tesco Ireland has opened its 171st store at Mountview Blanchardstown in Dublin. The superstore measures just over 6,900 square foot and will offer customers a modern retail experience and a wide selection of quality fresh local and Irish produce. The store is located on the corner of Mountview Road and Lohunda Downs in the highly populated area of Blanchardstown.
Local suppliers Granby’s, famous for its sausages, and bread makers Johnston Mooney are just some of the great local producers who will be found on the shelves in Mountview. The store has also been fitted with a number of energy saving measures, including fridge doors, which will help reduce energy consumption.
Geoff Byrne, Chief Operating Officer, Tesco Ireland said: “We’re thrilled to open the doors on this new superstore in Blanchardstown, West Dublin. This store is part of our ongoing investment in new stores in urban centres across the country. We have always had such a warm welcome from the communities where we are now based, and we are committed to ensuring that our new stores play a big part in local communities for many years to come.”
The new store was officially opened by store manager, Tony Joseph, who will lead a team of 33 colleagues. At the opening, Tony Joseph, Store Manager, Mountview said: “This is a big moment for all the team. We can’t wait to welcome our new customers, and we really look forward to actively engaging with the community. We’re especially proud to meet our neighbours in St Philip the Apostle Junior National School, who are participating in our Stronger Starts Schools programme. We’re looking forward to meeting local groups and projects who need our support through the Community Fund over the coming months.”
Tesco is a proud supporter of the communities it serves. To date its Community Fund has helped support thousands of organisations across the country from GAA clubs to children’s charities. In its first campaign the Mountview store will support the locality with donations to three local causes, these include St Philip the Apostle Junior National School, Sports Club 15 Special Olympics, and Foroige Mountview.
Through the food surplus redistribution programme, FoodCloud partners and OLIO Food Waste Heroes will be on hand to ensure no good food goes to waste. The Blanchardstown team will also join Tesco’s continued efforts to support its charity partner, Children’s Health Foundation which supports all sick children in CHI at Crumlin, Connolly, Temple St, and Tallaght hospitals.
