BRILLIANT: No fewer than eight Tipp shops win accolades at the annual Gala Awards in Kildare!

In a night of glamour and celebration, eight Gala convenience stores from Tipperary have been awarded the prestigious Gala Award for Excellence in Retail at the 2024 Gala Annual Awards.

Held at Lawlor’s of Naas, Co. Kildare, the event was hosted by none other than sports broadcaster and chat show sensation Jacqui Hurley.

This year’s awards were an epic milestone for the Gala Retail Group, as they celebrated their 25th anniversary and shone a spotlight on the incredible achievements of their 200-plus stores across Ireland.

The eight outstanding Tipperary stores that walked away with top honors, recognized for their exceptional service and dedication to their communities are listed below.

Here Are the Big Winners:

• Mulrooney's Gala, Templemore
• Hurley's Gala, Borrisoleigh
• Mulrooney's Gala, Nenagh
• Mulrooney's Gala, Roscrea
• O'Sullivan's Gala, Golden
• Larkin's Gala, Ballina
• Mulrooney's Gala, Birr
• Mulrooney's Gala, Lorrha

According to Gary Desmond, CEO of Gala Retail, this year’s Gala Excellence Awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and community spirit of these Tipperary stores.

"These awards not only honor the exceptional standards these stores maintain daily but also highlight the incredible journey Gala Retail has undertaken over the past 25 years," he said.