Competition Terms & Conditions

Gala Retail Social Media Competition Terms & Conditions

 

  1. Promoter

These competitions are promoted by Gala Retail (“Gala”), unless otherwise stated.

Where a competition prize is provided by a third-party supplier or brand partner, Gala remains the promoter of the competition and the supplier is responsible for providing and fulfilling the prize.

 

  1. Eligibility
  • Competitions are open to residents of the Republic of Ireland aged 18 years or over unless otherwise stated.
  • Employees of Gala Retail, its affiliated companies, advertising agencies, promotional partners, prize sponsors and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.
  • Gala reserves the right to request proof of age, identity and residency from any entrant.

 

  1. How to Enter
  • Entry instructions will be outlined in the relevant competition post on Gala Retail’s official social media channels.
  • Entries must comply with the instructions provided in the competition post.
  • Only one entry per person will be permitted unless otherwise stated.
  • Entries submitted by automated means, bots or third parties will not be accepted.
  • Gala reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process or breaches these Terms & Conditions.

 

  1. Competition Period
  • The opening and closing dates and times of each competition will be specified in the relevant competition post.
  • Entries received after the stated closing date and time will not be considered.

 

  1. Prize
  • Details of the prize will be outlined in the relevant competition post.
  • Prizes are non-transferable, non-refundable and no cash alternative will be offered unless otherwise stated.
  • Gala reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value if circumstances beyond its control make it necessary to do so.
  • Where a prize is supplied by a third-party supplier or brand partner, fulfilment of the prize will be managed by that supplier.
  • Gala accepts no responsibility for any failure by a supplier to provide the prize, although Gala will use reasonable efforts to assist in resolving any issues.

 

  1. Winner Selection and Notification
  • Winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries unless otherwise stated.
  • Winners will be contacted via the social media platform through which they entered.
  • Winners may be required to provide contact details for prize fulfilment.
  • If a winner cannot be contacted, fails to respond within seven (7) days, is found to be ineligible, or declines the prize, Gala reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
  • Gala’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

 

  1. Publicity
  • By entering, participants agree that Gala may announce their name, county and/or social media username on Gala’s social media channels and website if they are selected as a winner.
  • Any additional publicity will only be undertaken with the winner’s consent.

 

  1. Data Protection
  • Personal data supplied during the course of a competition will be processed by Gala solely for the purposes of administering the competition and prize fulfilment.
  • Where a prize is being fulfilled by a third-party supplier, relevant winner information may be shared with that supplier solely for the purpose of prize fulfilment.
  • Personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and Gala’s Privacy Policy.

 

  1. Social Media Disclaimer
  • These promotions are in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) or any other social media platform on which they may be promoted.
  • By entering, participants release the relevant social media platform from any responsibility or liability associated with the competition.

 

  1. Liability
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gala shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury or disappointment suffered by any entrant arising from participation in the competition or acceptance of a prize.
  • Gala accepts no responsibility for technical failures, network issues, incomplete entries or any other circumstances beyond its reasonable control that may affect participation in the competition.

 

  1. Right to Amend or Cancel
  • Gala reserves the right to cancel, suspend, amend or withdraw any competition where it becomes necessary to do so due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
  • Any changes will be communicated through Gala’s social media channels or website where appropriate.

 

  1. Acceptance of Terms
  • Entry into a Gala Retail competition constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
  • Participants are deemed to have accepted and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions upon entry.

 

Last updated: 2026