LATEST: 25 new jobs created in Tipperary with opening of new business

Chemist Warehouse has opened its 18th Irish store at Springfort Retail Park, Nenagh, marking another significant milestone in its continued expansion across Ireland.

This latest opening represents an important step in Chemist Warehouse Ireland’s long-term growth strategy and is one of five new stores projected to open by the end of 2026, underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to affordable healthcare and wellness products nationwide.

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The 7,500 sq ft mega-pharmacy at Springfort Retail Park not only sees the opening of Chemist Warehouse’s first store in Tipperary, but also boosts local employment, bringing 25 new jobs to the area, including two full-time pharmacist positions and four managerial roles.

The launch further solidifies Chemist Warehouse’s ongoing commitment to supporting Irish communities by offering accessible and affordable health and wellness products.

Its promise of up to 70% off prescription costs and no dispensing fee underpins the brand’s commitment to easing the cost of living for Irish communities.

This core brand value is supported by a strong retail offering that includes leading Irish and international health, wellness, and beauty brands, making high-quality care and everyday essentials more accessible than ever.

Chemist Warehouse is also a leading destination for fragrances, with the new store offering an extensive range of major brands at Chemist Warehouse prices, providing customers in Nenagh with exceptional value and an ideal destination for Valentine’s and Mother’s Day gifting.

Since entering the Irish market in 2020, Chemist Warehouse has rapidly expanded across Dublin, Cork, Meath, Carlow, Louth, and Limerick, creating more than 500 new jobs and bringing affordable healthcare closer to communities nationwide.

By combining careful growth planning with a commitment to affordable healthcare, Chemist Warehouse is cementing its position in Ireland’s competitive pharmacy market.

Colin Galligan, CEO of Chemist Warehouse Ireland, commented: “We are delighted to officially open our doors in Nenagh and to mark the opening of our 18th pharmacy in Ireland. Our new Nenagh store is a beautiful space with a tremendous selection, designed to make it easier for customers to access the products and services they need. Expanding into Nenagh is a natural step in our mission to bring value, convenience, and trusted healthcare services to communities across Co. Tipperary.

“A key feature of the new store is its commitment to value, with customers able to benefit from savings of up to 70% on prescription prices, alongside consistently low prices across the wider range.

“The warm welcome we’ve received locally has been incredibly encouraging,” Mr Galligan added.

“Creating over 25 local jobs, supporting Irish suppliers, and ensuring customers can access exceptional value, including savings of up to 70% on prescriptions with no dispensing fees, are central to what we do. We look forward to becoming a long-term part of the Nenagh community.”

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With pharmacy care at its core, Supervising Pharmacist and Nenagh local, Daire Marin, added: "We’re proud to bring our promise of affordable, accessible healthcare to County Tipperary. Our team of friendly community pharmacists will be here seven days a week, early until late, offering trusted healthcare advice for the whole family.

“As the role of the Community Pharmacist continues to evolve, so do we, and as such, we are delighted to offer the Common Conditions Service in-store. That’s in addition to our vaccination program and of course, our nationwide commitment of up to 70% off prescription costs with no dispensing fees.”

The official opening of Chemist Warehouse’s new store in Nenagh will take place on Saturday, January 24.

To mark the occasion, sampling and giveaways will be available from 10am, inviting customers to come down and make a day of it.

The new store, located at Unit 7 Springfort Retail Park, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, is open seven days a week.

The store is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 8pm, and from 10am to 8pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays.