Mulrooney’s Gala Wins Ireland’s Best Bakery Offering

Mulrooney’s Gala in Roscrea, Tipperary has received ‘Ireland’s Best Bakery Offering’ Award at the prestigious National Grocery Retail Awards (NGRA’S).

Representatives from the Roscrea store attended the awards ceremony which took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dublin, where the best of the Irish convenience sector were recognised for their success and contribution to the industry with Mulrooney’s Gala also being named a finalist for Ireland’s Forecourt Retailer of the Year and Excellence in Fresh Food Retailing in a Forecourt Store. 

The 2023 National Grocery Retail Awards. Pictured – European Supermarket Magazine, Editor, Steve Wayne-Jones with Gwen Culbert and Carmel Murphy.

Commenting on the win, CEO of Gala Retail, Gary Desmond said: “We have a strong network of Gala retailers throughout the country that are delivering excellence in food retailing day in, day out. It’s no surprise that Mulrooney’s Gala received Ireland’s Best Bakery Offering as the store’s bakery offering is second to none.

“In addition, the retail group were acknowledged as a finalist for Ireland’s Forecourt of The Year, and for the high standard of the store’s fresh food offering, with a superb range – incorporating bakery, deli and hot food, being offered daily for those in the local community. The win is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all the team and is a well-deserved honour for Mulrooney’s Gala, we wish the store continued success.”

The 2023 National Grocery Retail Awards. Pictured – Sean Mulrooney, Gwen Culbert, Shane Mulrooney, Paula Mulrooney and Carmel Murphy.

The 2023 National Grocery Retail Awards were hosted by Checkout magazine. Honoured guests from Ireland’s grocery, retail and FMCG industry gathered at Dublin’s Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday 10th November for the awards, which acknowledged the best stores in convenience retailing in Ireland.

Mulrooney’s Gala is located on the Dublin Road in Roscrea and is open 7 days a week.