Grocery stores across Limerick have claimed national honours at the National Grocery Retail Awards 2026, with Croom’s Broderick’s SPAR securing a double win at a gala ceremony in Dublin. Organised by Checkout magazine and hosted by broadcaster Claire Brock at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, the awards recognise standard-setting operations across supermarket, convenience, and forecourt retail in Ireland.
Several businesses saw off stiff nationwide competition after facing comprehensive mystery-shopper audits and follow-up site inspections. Broderick’s SPAR in Croom took home Retail Store of the Year (Small Supermarket) and the Customer Service Excellence Award.
Judges commended the independent store's everyday presentation, community engagement, and operational standards during rigorous unannounced mystery shopping evaluations. East Limerick also enjoyed success in the highly competitive fresh food and hot counter categories. Lee’s Centra in Pallasgreen was officially crowned winner of Ireland’s Best Deli Offering.
Sister store Lee’s Centra on the Limerick Road in Charleville claimed the title for Excellence in Fresh Food Retailing in a Forecourt Store, where local Limerick competitor McDermott’s Gala in Patrickswell was also shortlisted as a national finalist.
Several other Limerick outlets also earned national recognition, with Casey’s Londis on the Dock Road and Ennis Road, along with Lee’s Centra in Ballyneety, finishing as category finalists, while Moynihan’s Gala in Adare secured Highly Commended honours.
