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14 Apr 2026

Specsavers Donegal crowned 'Optics Business of the Year' in Birmingham

The Donegal stores earned this prestigious recognition through their unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service, clinical excellence and operational brilliance

Specsavers Donegal crowned 'Optics Business of the Year' in Birmingham

Specsavers Partnership Seminar and Awards 2026 in the ICC and Utilita Arena. Photo: Mikal Ludlow Photography

Specsavers Donegal have secured the coveted title of Optics Business of the Year at the annual Specsavers UK and Ireland Awards ceremony at the ICC in Birmingham. 

The Optics Business of the Year award recognises outstanding achievements and professionalism across the extensive network of Specsavers stores. 

The Donegal stores earned this prestigious recognition through their unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service, clinical excellence, and operational brilliance. This dedication ensures a consistently high standard of care and service for every customer, reflecting their leadership within the Specsavers network.

At the heart of their success is a highly skilled and passionate team, comprising experienced Optometrists, dedicated Dispensing Opticians, and expert Optical Assistants. This diverse group, collectively possessing decades of experience, works seamlessly to deliver exceptional eye care and outstanding customer service, which has been instrumental in the store's consistent high performance and its recognition as Optics Business of the Year.

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“We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly proud to have won the award for Optics Business of the Year,” Eddie Dolan, Optometrist Director at Specsavers Donegal, said. “This recognition is a profound testament to the relentless hard work, skill, and dedication of every single member of our team. 

“As a team, we’re always striving to deliver the highest standard of clinical care and customer service, and being recognised by the wider business for this prestigious award validates the amazing job everyone does here in Donegal, every single day. We pride ourselves on our patient-first approach and our unwavering commitment to the health of our community.

“It’s truly a testament to their collective skill, hard work, and ongoing dedication to excellence. We were thrilled to attend the awards ceremony at the ICC in Birmingham, and it was a moment of immense pride for the entire team to accept this fantastic award on the night.”

Specsavers has been a family-run business for more than 40 years, working together with store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare services for customers. Specsavers has more than 2,800 businesses in 10 countries, with more than 45,000 colleagues worldwide. 

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