Wexford shop picks up award at National Convenience Store Awards ceremony

Outstanding retail achievements were celebrated at the 2025 ShelfLife National C-Store Awards, which took place last night (20 November) at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin…

Now marking its 25th anniversary, the ShelfLife National C-Store Awards remain Ireland’s only comprehensive and independently judged honours dedicated to the convenience store sector. Over the years, the event has become a true benchmark for excellence, shining a spotlight on the very best in retail from across the country.

The black-tie gala welcomed almost 450 guests from across the retail, wholesale, and supplier sectors for an evening of celebration, networking, and fundraising in support of colleagues within the grocery trade. The leading names in the industry were greeted with a bubbly reception, setting the tone for a memorable night of recognition and camaraderie.

The ceremony was hosted by returning master of ceremonies, RTÉ radio and television personality Marty Whelan, with an address from John McDonald, publisher of ShelfLife.

SPAR Junction 14, Mayfield, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare achieved the pinnacle of success in the Irish retail industry, being named Supreme Champion – National Convenience Store of the Year 2025 at the ShelfLife National C-Store Awards. The store triumphed against strong competition to secure this ultimate accolade during the prestigious ceremony.

In total, 41 awards were presented, recognising outstanding stores, staff, and initiatives across a wide range of categories.

A Wexford store, Dillon’s Londis on Fethard, picked up an award for Best Medium Convenience Store, claiming the bronze trophy in the category.

Commenting on the high standard of entrants this year, John McDonald, publisher, ShelfLife, said:

“The ShelfLife C-Store Awards imposes a rigorous judging process on the industry. In an environment where store operating costs have been increasing due to government mandated interference and quality staff are hard to come by, the shortlisted stores in this year’s ShelfLife programme have delivered outstanding quality.

“We are happy to vouch for the standards on display at these exceptional stores across the entire country. It is a testament to the sector’s resilience and continued investment at store and standard level by retailers and the symbol group franchises that support them. I am delighted to announce that overall standards have shown significant improvement.”

“The stores being honoured in this year’s programme are world class. They are operated by entrepreneurial owners with best-in-class managers and are supported by symbol group operators and the wider trade. On behalf of ShelfLife I’m happy to share our congratulations with all of those who have made the shortlist and to wish everybody at the awards ceremony a great evening and a successful Christmas trading period.”

**Full List of ShelfLife C-Store Winners 2025**

C-Store Champion of the Year: Sponsored by Hale
Mary McBride – TWIG

Best New Food & Drink Start-up Award: Sponsored by CPM

RYSE

Food To Go Retailer of the Year Award: Sponsored by Cuisine de France
McHugh’s Centra Edenmore, Edenmore Shopping Centre, Raheny, Dublin 5

Protein Section Display of the Year: Sponsored by Fulfil
Londis DCU, The Hub, Whitehall, Dublin 9

Best Customer Service: Sponsored by Smart Bits
Lee’s Centra/Applegreen, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick

Best C-Store Off-Licence Award: Sponsored by ABInBev
Centra, Maugheraboy, Co. Sligo

Best Fresh & Chilled Retailer of the Year Award: Partnered by Invest Northern Ireland
Centra Mountain Top, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Staff Development Award: Sponsored by Bank of Ireland
Daybreak, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Community Initiative Award: Sponsored by Payzone
Curtin’s Costcutter, Curtin’s Supermarket, Dunmanway, Co. Cork

National Lottery Retailer of the Year: Sponsored by The National Lottery
Broderick’s SPAR, Main Street, Croom, Co. Limerick

Best Impulse Offering Award: Sponsored by Excel Recruitment
Mace Sandymount, Sandymount Green, Dublin 4

Cuisine de France Bakery Award: Sponsored by Cuisine de France
Spar Carpenterstown

Retail Technology Supplier of the Year: Sponsored by Maxol
Retail Solutions

Forecourt Retail of the Year (Small): Sponsored by PCS Now part of ICT Services
Bronze Winner – Aherne’s Londis Service Centre, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Forecourt Retailer of the Year (Small): Sponsored by PCS Now part of ICT Services
Silver Winner – GALA Rooskey, McGuires of Rooskey, Co. Leitrim

Forecourt Retailer of the Year (Small): Sponsored by PCS Now part of ICT Services
Gold Winner: Maxol, Shannon Park, Ballinrea, Cork

Forecourt Retailer of the Year (Large): Sponsored by PCS Now part of ICT Services
Bronze Winner: O’Brien’s Service Station, Inver/Costcutter, Bishopstown, Co. Cork

Forecourt Retailer of the Year (Large): Sponsored by PCS Now part of ICT Services
Joint Silver Winners:

GO Portlaoise, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

N4 SERVICES MACE, Ballinalack, Co. Westmeath

Forecourt Retailer of the Year (Large): Sponsored by PCS Now part of ICT Services
Gold Winner: SPAR Junction 14 Mayfield, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare

Best New Product Launch Award: Sponsored by SPAR
Dairymilk Biscoff

Marketing Campaign of the Year: Sponsored by MACE
Lucozade

C-Store Product of the Year Award: Sponsored by XL
Coca-Cola

Best Wine of the Year Award: Sponsored by Barry Group/Costcutter/Carry Out
Santa Rita

Best Supplier Award: Sponsored by GALA
ARYZTA Ireland

Best News Department: Sponsored by InPost
XL Eyre Square, 112 Eyre Square Shopping Centre, Galway

Best New C-Store Concept/Offering: Sponsored by Stocktaking.ie powered by RGIS

GO Portlaoise, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Sustainability/Environment Brand of the Year: Sponsored by Nearby
Bunzl Ireland

Convenience Store of the Year (Mini): Sponsored by Cuisine De France, & National Lottery
Bronze Winner: XL COLLINS, Corbett St, Athea, Co. Limerick

Convenience Store of the Year (Mini): Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & National Lottery
Silver Winner: Costcutter, Bunting Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12

Convenience Store of the Year (Mini): Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & National Lottery
Gold Winner: SPAR, Ennis Group, Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2

Convenience Store of the Year (Small): Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & National Lottery
Bronze Winner: Gala Keel, Achill Island, Co. Mayo

Convenience Store of the Year (Small): Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & National Lottery
Silver Winner: Daybreak, Milltown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath

Convenience Store of the Year (Small): Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & National Lottery
Gold Winner: Londis, Main Street, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow

Best Medium Convenience Store: Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & National Lottery
Bronze Winner: Dillons Londis, Fethard-On-Sea, New Ross, Co. Wexford

Best Medium Convenience Store: Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & National Lottery
Silver Winner: SPAR, Clarke Group, Clancy Quay, Dublin 8

Best Medium Convenience Store: Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & National Lottery
Gold Winner: SPAR Merrion Row /Ennis Group, 2-4 Merrion Row, Dublin 2

Best Large Convenience Store Award: Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & The National Lottery
Bronze Winner: Gerry’s Fresh Foods, Strand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin

Best Large Convenience Store Award: Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & National Lottery
Silver Winner: Broderick’s SPAR, Main Street, Croom, Co. Limerick

Best Large Convenience Store Award: Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & National Lottery
Gold winner: Centra, Lower Drumcondra Rd, Dublin 9

National Convenience Store of the Year (Overall Winner): Sponsored by Cuisine de France, & National Lottery

SPAR Junction 14, Mayfield, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare