9 yearS on at the showgrounds

Nine years ago today (16th October 2009) the Showgrounds was inaugurated by An Taioseach Brian Cowen, TD.

Seen here (L-R) are Julian Smith, Centre Manager. Mayor Dinnie Dunne. Developer Paul O'Brien and Brian Cowen along with Mattie McGrath and Tom Hayes attending the unveiling.

We opened with 13 stores - M&S, Fine Wines, Golden Discs, A&E Jewellers, Eddie Rockets (now Shake Dog), VILA, ONLY, Jack & Jones, Name-It, Mum 2 Be, Pamela Scott, Eason and BBs Coffee & Muffins. Additions along the way have been Argos, Sam McCauleys, The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Costa Coffee, Iceland, Dealz/Pep&Co and Hale.

Next year will be our 10th Anniversary with a host of events planned during the year to celebrate.