Candy’s Gala is off to New York
THE owner of local convenience store Candy’s Gala, Carnew is off to the Big Apple for Christmas after winning a trip for two at the annual Gala Conference.
Michael Kelly of Candy’s Gala won the trip as part of a prize draw at the annual conference, which took place at the Malton Hotel, Killarney.
The conference also incorporates the Gala BEST awards ceremony and a trade expo, which features almost 80 suppliers.
The trip to New York includes a five night stay at the four-star Fitzpatrick Hotel in Manhattan, as well as €1,000 spending money.
Mr Kelly said: ‘I’d like to say a big thanks to Gala Retail for such an incredible prize. I’m looking forward to heading off to the Big Apple before Christmas.’
The Gala Conference brings together all the retailers in the Gala Group for an inspirational day of motivational speeches, a trade fair and an update on the Gala business and new initiatives.
The event was launched by a panel of Irish sporting greats, including Tracey Piggott and former Munster player, Frankie Sheahan.