Heneghan’s SuperValu in Glenamaddy, Co. Galway was proud and delighted to win the coveted Best Small SuperValu Store Award for 2026 at the SuperValu National Conference, which took place at The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney in February. The success coincided with Heneghan’s celebrating 21 years as a SuperValu store and came after it was shortlisted […]
In the quiet countryside of Walderstown, just outside Athlone, a family-run business has been steadily growing one of Ireland’s most important food products for nearly four decades. Reilly Mushrooms Ltd is not just a farm—it is a story of resilience, adaptation, and the enduring strength of family enterprise in modern Irish agriculture. Founded in 1988 by Gerard and […]
Carroll’s Centra in Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny celebrated its 30th anniversary in style by being named ‘Off Licence Neighbourhood of the Year’ at the Pride of Centra Awards 2025. Established in 1996, the family-run business was thrilled to receive the prestigious accolade at the awards gala held in the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dublin last […]
O’Meara’s SuperValu Portumna has earned the prestigious title of ‘Best Medium SuperValu Store of the Year’ for 2026. This recognition highlights the exceptional standards maintained by one of Ireland’s premier retail outlets. The Co. Galway store was one of several finalists from across the country who were nominated for the coveted award at the SuperValu […]
Fitall Shopfitters Ltd is one of Ireland’s leading specialists in shop fittings, signage and display equipment. Grocery & Retail Ireland touched base with company co-director John Larkin to hear more on this thriving business now in its 36th year. In the quietly industrious world of Irish retail construction, few names carry the same familiarity—within industry […]
Begley’s Fresh Food Produce Group is a market leading fresh produce partner for Irish retailers operating from a purpose-built, temperature-controlled depot at Kilshane Cross, Co. Dublin. Passionate about fruits, vegetables, organic and exotic produce, the family-run business grows 1,000 acres of the finest Irish produce on farms in North Dublin and Wexford, including a wide range of vegetables such as carrots, courgettes, […]
Jimmy Kearns of Kearns Fruit Farm near Enniscorthy has been growing fresh, delicious and premium quality Wexford strawberries for over 50 years. He is joined in the family-run business by his wife Susan, son Noel, daughter Patricia , son-in-law and 1996 Wexford All-Ireland winning hurling goalkeeper Damien Fitzhenry, sales manager Patrick Doyle and up to […]
Castlecor Potatoes is a successful family-run enterprise near Mallow, Co. Cork renowned for producing premium potatoes, onions and cereals. From the rich and fertile soil of North Cork, the English family have been growing fresh, tasty, high-quality produce since 1974. From humble beginnings, they have become one of the largest crop growers in the Munster region. Their expertise […]
After 30 years with Dunnes Stores, Colin Yeates remains as passionate as ever about the retail business. Colin joined Dunnes Stores Rathmines as a staff member in August 1996 and now manages the new Point Square store in Dublin 1, which has enjoyed remarkable growth since opening three years ago. It was the fastest-growing Dunnes […]
Whiteside’s SuperValu Ballisodare has been named as one of the top 12 SuperValu stores in Ireland after being shortlisted for the highly sought-after ‘Super Valu Store of the Year’ accolade. The Co. Sligo store, which has been part of the fabric of the local community since 2008, was honoured for its achievements at the 2026 SuperValu National Conference, which was held in the Great […]
