Balbriggan shopping centre first to open in Ireland in two years
Built at a cost of €85 million, it is based in Balbriggan, north Dublin and contains over 30 retail units.
Developed by Parkway Properties, Millfield contains over 30 retail units on two levels and over 950 car parking slots.
The centre is anchored by a Tesco Extra and it spans two floors and features departments such as in-store Opticians and Tesco Photoshop alongside clothing, electrical, toys, stationary and fresh food.
Other retailers include Carphone Warehouse, Gamestop, Eason, Ladbrokes, Holland & Barrett and a food court with BB’s Coffee & Muffins, O’Briens Sandwich Bar and Graham O’Sullivan. A drive thru McDonalds will open outside of the main part of the centre during the summer.
“We are delighted to be opening this major centre today which is also providing a great jobs boost to Balbriggan and the north Dublin area. There has been a lack of supply of good convenience retail in this area for the growing local population of young families,” said Kevin McCormack of Parkway.
He said Millfield is “a modern, family friendly centre” with a good mix of retailers and other facilities to give customers a good shopping experience.
The new Tesco store will employ over 200 people, including 45 staff transferring from the existing Tesco Balbriggan store.
Other retailers to open at Millfield include Gleeson’s Butchers, Boston Belle Hair & Beauty, More 4 Less, Notionz Gift Shop, Smooch Ice Cream, Cheeky Monkey Bakery, Cuddles Pet Shop and Cru Barbers. A pharmacy and six fashion outlets will also open shortly. Eight internal units remain to be let, along with four external units, including space for a medical centre and a fitness gym.
Walls Construction was the main contractor and up to 300 people have been employed on site over the past 18 months.
Award-winning architects A&D Wejchert designed the shopping centre.
