Tipperary stores honoured with national awards

(L-R) Gerry Harvey and partner, Aideen Brehon celebrate after they won the National Lottery Store of the Year Award at last week's ShelfLife C-Store Awards which were held at the Royale Marine Hotel in Dun Laoighre in Co. Dublin. Presenting their award was Tipperary native, Mary Grace from the National Lottery.

Two shops in the Premier have scooped prestigious awards.

Ryan’s Mace in Ballycahill were the winners in the Convenience Store of the Year (mini) at the ShelfLife National C-Store Awards.

The C-Store awards, which are now in their 22nd year, are independently judged to celebrate the industry’s finest stores and people.

Over 400 people attended the awards ceremony in the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire and a total of 26 awards were presented on the night.

Meanwhile Harvey’s Spar in Thurles have also seen success and were awarded the National Lottery Retailer of the Year award.