Two Leitrim SPAR shops win take honours at national awards.
McGowan’s SPAR in Kinlough and SPAR Corrib Oil in Carrick-on-Shannon, recognised at national awards ceremony
Two SPAR stores in Leitrim have received top national honours for excellence in retailing at the prestigious 2025 SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme Awards, held recently at the Kilashee Hotel in Naas, Co. Kildare.
The annual event, hosted by BWG Foods — owners and operators of the SPAR brand in Ireland — celebrates the very best in retail standards across the country.
The awards are conducted in partnership with independent auditing bodies Solution Management Associates (SMA) and Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).
The Leitrim recipients of the SPAR 365 Retailing Standards Award are: McGowan’s SPAR in Kinlough and SPAR Corrib Oil in Carrick-on-Shannon
The programme assesses stores on a rigorous set of criteria including customer service, food safety, hygiene, and in-store operations. The winners were recognised for their exceptional commitment to implementing best practice retailing standards and delivering a consistently high-quality experience to their local communities.
“We are incredibly proud of all our SPAR retailers and the wonderful service they provide to their communities and customers throughout Ireland. To be able to celebrate these wonderful ambassadors who bring the SPAR brand to life every day is a great source of pride for us,” Colin Donnelly, SPAR Sales Director, speaking at the awards, praised the winners for their dedication and professionalism.
The recognition marks a significant achievement for both local businesses and highlights the ongoing contribution of Leitrim retailers to the national retail landscape.