McCaughey’s 24hr Service Station, Co Monaghan come up trumps at Industry Awards

A total of 30 Forecourt & Convenience Retailers from across Ireland battled it out at the sixth annual Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards (IFCR) 2011, supported by platinum sponsor PostPoint.  These prestigious industry awards took place at Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel –13 category winners were revealed before the overall winner was crowned Ireland’s Forecourt Retailer of the Year 2011.

McCaughey’s 24hr Service Station, Co Monaghan took home Forecourt & Convenience store of the Year with C-Store up to 1,100 Sq Ft sponsored by Neighbourhood Retailer Magazine.

Independent judge Jill Beasant, Spotcheck commented: “The winning forecourt impressed the judges with their clear identification of the needs of their customers and how they have created a vibrant and exciting business to exceed their expectations”

Speaking at the awards ceremony, “It means everything for us to win the award. We are a dedicated family business and in this climate we have to do that little bit more to ensure we remain a top retailer. ” Raylene Tavey, McCaughey’s 24 Hour Service Station

“To see stores integrating themselves into the community is what first class retailing is all about. This family store is indicative of how innovation and hard work always pay off. Well done to the McCaugheys.” Claire Mulgrew, Neighbourhood Retailer magazine

With over 500 individual award entries received from throughout Ireland, being credited for these awards signifies a major achievement for independent retailers, symbol groups and oil companies. Bill Penton, Publisher, Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer, was delighted with the event, saying: “The awards, now in their sixth year, just continue to grow. I would like to congratulate all our winners on their achievements and also to thank our many sponsors including our platinum sponsors PostPoint for their generous support”.

Innovation, new ideas and new developments are an essential part of successful retailing in today’s ultra competitive, fast moving retail environment. The Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retail Awards are Ireland’s only specialist awards for the forecourt industry and provide an essential showcase for our very best retailers.

This unique event helps to raise industry standards in the forecourt and convenience retailing industry throughout Ireland by recognising excellence and rewarding professionalism in the retail sector.

Platinum event sponsor Barry Dignam, head of sales and marketing commented; "PostPoint is delighted to support Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards, recognising retail excellence through this sponsorship. We see the innovation and drive that forecourt retailers have and we see ourselves as a partner for them in the delivery of a one-stop solution to their customers. We are proud to be associated with any event that recognises the high calibre of retailing in Ireland”

A total of 30 Forecourt & Convenience Retailers from across Ireland battled it out at the sixth annual Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards (IFCR) 2011, supported by platinum sponsor PostPoint.  These prestigious industry awards took place at Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel –13 category winners were revealed before the overall winner was crowned Ireland’s Forecourt Retailer of the Year 2011.

McCaughey’s 24hr Service Station, Co Monaghan took home Forecourt & Convenience store of the Year with C-Store up to 1,100 Sq Ft sponsored by Neighbourhood Retailer Magazine.

Independent judge Jill Beasant, Spotcheck commented: “The winning forecourt impressed the judges with their clear identification of the needs of their customers and how they have created a vibrant and exciting business to exceed their expectations”

Speaking at the awards ceremony, “It means everything for us to win the award. We are a dedicated family business and in this climate we have to do that little bit more to ensure we remain a top retailer. ” Raylene Tavey, McCaughey’s 24 Hour Service Station

“To see stores integrating themselves into the community is what first class retailing is all about. This family store is indicative of how innovation and hard work always pay off. Well done to the McCaugheys.” Claire Mulgrew, Neighbourhood Retailer magazine

With over 500 individual award entries received from throughout Ireland, being credited for these awards signifies a major achievement for independent retailers, symbol groups and oil companies. Bill Penton, Publisher, Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer, was delighted with the event, saying: “The awards, now in their sixth year, just continue to grow. I would like to congratulate all our winners on their achievements and also to thank our many sponsors including our platinum sponsors PostPoint for their generous support”.

Innovation, new ideas and new developments are an essential part of successful retailing in today’s ultra competitive, fast moving retail environment. The Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retail Awards are Ireland’s only specialist awards for the forecourt industry and provide an essential showcase for our very best retailers.

This unique event helps to raise industry standards in the forecourt and convenience retailing industry throughout Ireland by recognising excellence and rewarding professionalism in the retail sector.

Platinum event sponsor Barry Dignam, head of sales and marketing commented; "PostPoint is delighted to support Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards, recognising retail excellence through this sponsorship. We see the innovation and drive that forecourt retailers have and we see ourselves as a partner for them in the delivery of a one-stop solution to their customers. We are proud to be associated with any event that recognises the high calibre of retailing in Ireland”