McHugh’s, a proud family-run business now in its third generation, is celebrating 63 years of service in the community, with the recent announcement of a revamp of its Centra Edenmore store.
The family business began their relationship with Musgrave in 1997, opening their first Centra in Edenmore the following year in March 1998. This was followed by Centra Rosemount (1999), Greendale (2000), and Kilbarrack Road (2003), cementing the group’s reputation as a key local retailer and employer.
The McHugh Group was founded in 1962 by Gerry McHugh and his two brothers Joe and Danny. The business has grown from a single store named ‘Thrifty’ to a diverse portfolio of four Centra stores, two off-licences, a restaurant, a Gastro pub and the Perfect Day Café. Gerry’s son Diarmuid now leads the group with his brother Cathal. The 3rd generation are represented by Gerry’s grandchildren Orla, Cian, Sean, Charlie and Andie. Diarmuid’s son Charlie recently joined the business to continue the family tradition into a third generation, serving the local community with the very best of Centra’s market-leading offering.
With over 300 employees, the majority living locally, the McHugh Group has long been one of North Dublin’s most significant employers, providing opportunities for generations of people to develop their careers. Beyond employment, McHugh’s Centra has actively supported community life through partnerships with grassroots sports clubs, youth initiatives, and local charities. To mark 63 years of Centra Edenmore, the McHugh Group have donated €6,300 to St. Francis Hospice.
Speaking about the family business and the journey it has been on for the last 63 years, Diarmuid McHugh said: “My father Gerry established the business in 1962 and it is fitting that our 63rd anniversary aligns with his 91st birthday. We’re proud to follow in his footsteps, serving our loyal Centra customers by putting their needs first always. In this time, we have grown to become a trusted local employer at the heart of the local community in Edenmore and are proud to have supported many local community organisations and initiatives. I would like to thank our wonderful staff, past and present, and Musgrave for the great support they have given us since we joined forces and look forward to working alongside them into the future.”
Luke Hanlon, Managing Director, Centra said: “The McHugh Group has been a trusted and successful partner for Musgrave since we started working together in 1997. The latest revamp of their Centra Edenmore store shows their determination to continue improving and delivering for the local community. They are a fantastic exemplar of Centra’s community retail ethos. The fact that they are a multi-generational business is testament to the foundations established from the beginning, and the values of the business have been passed down through the generations. I would like to wish them every success in the years to come.”
