Applegreen Ballymount, M50 Service Area, Ballymount, Dublin 12 named National C-Store of the Year at ShelfLife C-Store Awards 2024

Outstanding retail achievements celebrated at the 2024 ShelfLife National C-Store Awards

Applegreen Ballymount, M50 Service Area, Ballymount, Dublin 12 has achieved the pinnacle of success in the Irish retail industry, being named Supreme Champion – National Convenience Store of the Year 2024 at the ShelfLife National C-Store Awards 2024.

The store triumphed against strong competition to secure this ultimate accolade during the prestigious ceremony held last night at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire.

According to the judges: “This excellent large forecourt and convenience store offers the best in Irish retailing with excellent well trained friendly staff.

“Situated just off the M50 this forecourt offers easy access and from a very busy motorway.

“This store carries a very large range of Fresh Foods from self-selection to the range of freshly cooked Deli, Chopstix, Bakewell, and Burger King, in addition this store offers a full range of M&S fresh. With its very large parking area and fast electric charging points.

“Applegreen Ballymount, offers a large seating area and excellent top of the range toilet facilities making this store a must to visit.”

Now celebrating its 24th year, the ShelfLife National C-Store Awards are renowned as Ireland’s only comprehensive and independently judged honours for the convenience store sector. The event has become a benchmark for excellence, celebrating the very best in retail across the country.

Hosted by returning master of ceremonies Marty Whelan, the 2024 awards were attended by over 380 guests from across the retail industry coming together to celebrate the sector’s achievements.

Commenting on the high standard of entrants this year, John McDonald, publisher, ShelfLife, said: “Once again, our judges were extremely impressed with the calibre of entrants right across the country. Ireland’s convenience store retailers and their teams continue to outdo themselves by offering outstanding standards and service within their local communities – all our finalists and winners truly are the beating heart of convenience retail. Indeed, it is little wonder Ireland’s convenience store sector is internationally regarded as the gold standard to which other countries aspire. It is remarkable that despite so many obstacles being put in the way of retailers, the standard of our convenience stores endures at such an elevated standard.”