Win for Harkin’s Gala Raphoe at National C-Store Awards

Harkin’s Gala, Raphoe, has been awarded ‘Bronze Small Convenience Store of The Year’ at the prestigious ShelfLife National C-Store Awards 2023.

Now in their 23rd year, the C-Store Awards are the only comprehensive and independently judged business accolades for the convenience store sector. Store owner, Paul Harkin attended the awards at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire where the best of the Irish convenience sector were recognised for their success and contribution to the industry.

Over 440 guests from various corners of the retail industry were present. The evening saw the presentation of 38 awards, recognizing excellence across a diverse array of categories and honouring the finest stores in the industry.

It’s been an award-winning month for the store as Harkin’s Gala was also awarded the award for ‘Excellence in Retail’ and picked up ‘Community Initiative Award’ at the 2023 Gala Retail Annual Conference, which took place at The Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, Co Kerry.

Commenting on the store’s success, CEO of Gala Retail, Gary Desmond, added: “Huge congratulations to Paul and the team at Harkin’s, Raphoe on the store’s success at the ShelfLife C-Store Awards. To be recognised as one of the best small convenience stores in Ireland is no mean feat and it’s a testament to the investment and hard work that Paul and his team have put into making the store a success.

“We’re extremely proud to have Paul and the team in the Group, and we wish the store all the best and many more successes in the future.”