Oranmore - Gateway to the West of Ireland

 It is expected that 120 retail jobs will be created when the first phase of the new Oranmore Town Center is completed. The massive construction site has grown progressively to now dominate the center of the village. Villagers are now talking about little else other than the sheer scale of the development and its potential impact on the area. It is estimated that 350 people have gained employment on the construction site since work began two years ago. The supermarket giant Tesco has already announced that it will open a 50,000sq ft supermarket on the site and that this will create 110 new jobs. It is expected the supermarket will open sometime in December.

 The new store will be similar in size to the recently-opened Tesco store in Ballinasloe but will be much larger than most Tesco stores throughout Ireland. Apart from the 50,000sq ft supermarket, there is an additional 20,000sq ft of ancillary retail units which are expected to include Evergreen Health Care, McInerney Sports, Arabica Coffee and Pisces Fish Emporium.

 The sheer scale of the development has gained the attention of both the local and national media in recent months. There will be much interest in many quarters over the coming months as to the wisdom of this development. Will it become known as Oranmore's great white elephant or the jewel in the crown?

New Astro Turf Cages Open in Oranmore.

Two new floodlit 35m x 27m Astro Turf cages are now open in Oranmore. The two new cages have been added to the existing 90m x 50m Astro Turf in the village. A second sand based playing pitch has also been laid for the 2010/11 season.

Oranmore Producers Market every Thursday from 12-6pm approx. Fresh Fish, Organic Fruit and Vegetables harvested on Market Day, Fresh Baked Breads, Cakes, Savouries, Locally Produced Cheeses, Pate, Savoury and Sweet Pancakes, Locally Farmed Meat and Poultry, Free Range Chicken and Duck Eggs, Fudges, Garden Plants, Trees and Shrubs and much much more. Great Valiue, High Quality, Locally Produced Produce.

Oranmore Citizens Advice services is held in the Library on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2-4.30pm

Citizens Information Centre (CIC) intends to provide a service in Oranmore commenced in September 2008.

This free, confidential, independent service provides information on a range of subjects, including employment, housing, legal matters, health, welfare payments and immigrant issues.

This service is part of a network with over 250 locations around the country and is available to everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality or disability.

For more information call 1890 777121 (locall rate) or visit www.citizensinformation.ie