Irish Retail Sector Gathers at Lyrath Estate Hotel In Kilkenny for Retail Excellence Ireland Awards

The Irish retail sector is descending on Kilkenny tonight. They’re in town for the Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards, which are being hosted at the Lyrath Estate Hotel.

The event, which kicks off at 6:00 pm, will crown the country’s best businesses, managers, and digital innovators.

Local interest is high this year, with Lawlor’s Furniture & Flooring in Graiguecullen named as one of just five national finalists competing for the Independent Store of the Year title. Arboretum is also a contender for the flagship National Retailer of the Year award.

Meanwhile, Nicholas Mosse Pottery in Bennettsbridge is flying the flag for the home county as a finalist in the Small Online Retailer of the Year category.