New SuperValu store to provide 50 additional jobs

Sean Tarpey, owner of Tarpey"s SuperValu is to be the anchor tenant in the Drumalee Commercial Centre and intends opening his new 20,000 sq ft store in October. The new store will give employment to 50 people bringing the numbers employed by Tarpey"s SuperValu to 120, making them one of the largest employers in Cavan. Tarpey"s SuperValu are part of one of Ireland"s leading network of independently run supermarkets. Sean Tarpey states that SuperValu Drumalee combined with their Dublin Road store is evidence 'of our confidence in the Cavan region and our commitment to our local community'. He continues: 'As local retailers we play a key economic and social role in creating and maintaining sustainable communities, building relationships, providing jobs and supporting local initiatives and sponsorship. Our primary objective has been to deliver a store that is in tune with the needs of the local community and I believe the community will see this the minute we open the door. We just can"t wait until October when we can finally open the doors.' The promoter of the Commercial Centre at Drumalee, Mr. Gabriel Cullivan, said he was delighted when Sean Tarpey opted for this location. 'I am confident that this new development will be of great benefit and provide much needed sustainable employment in the area.'