County Roscommon store wins  excellence award

A County Roscommon convenience store was presented with an award for Excellence in Retail at the 2024 Gala Annual Awards, which took place at Lawlor’s of Naas, County Kildare.

The awards evening, hosted by sports broadcaster and chat show host Jacqui Hurley, marked a celebration for the Gala Retail Group, highlighting the achievements of the 200+ Gala stores all over Ireland.

McGuire's Gala, Roosky received the Gala Excellence Award at the event. Awards are presented to stores that are deemed ‘outstanding’ following a comprehensive and independent assessment process, the Gala Excellence Awards recognise quality in retailing throughout the Gala Group.

Speaking at the awards dinner, Gary Desmond, CEO of Gala Retail, congratulated the winning stores: “This year’s Gala Excellence Awards are a true testament to the dedication and commitment that our retailers bring to their communities. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, it's an especially poignant moment to recognise the outstanding efforts of our Gala stores across the country, who have gone above and beyond in delivering quality and service to their customers.

"These awards not only honour the exceptional standards these stores maintain daily but also highlight the incredible journey Gala Retail has undertaken over the past 25 years. We are proud to have grown into a network of over 200 stores across Ireland, and we wish them continued success in the coming year and look forward to celebrating their future accomplishments.’’