Tesco Ireland issues update on new store for Kilkenny's High Street, with opening date on horizon

Tesco Ireland has revealed its new store on Kilkenny's High Street will open mid-October.

The company will begin recruitment to fill 15 customer assistant roles for this store in the coming weeks, and it says there will be market leading rates of pay and benefits, with fully flexible banded hour contracts. Anyone interested in applying for roles in the High Street store can find out more online by searching Tesco Ireland Careers. 

MART SITE
Meanwhile, the supermarket giant confirmed it also intends to submit planning for a new store at the former Mart site, Kilkenny. Subject to planning approval, the scheme will see a modern, sustainable, and accessible store built in Kilkenny city, including new car parking facilities, the provision of Click+Collect services for customers, and include a Grocery Home Shopping hub to serve the wider catchment of County Kilkenny.
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In partnership with Codd Property Holdings, the proposed development includes 80 residential units and an assisted care unit, alongside a further 90 car parking spaces. 

“We are pleased to submit our application to develop the former Mart site. Subject to permission, this new store will bring all the positive benefits that Tesco brings to town; including local jobs, community supports, opportunities for local suppliers and a new shopping experience for colleagues and customers," a Tesco spokesperson said.