Pictured (L-R); Deli manager Leona McCarthy, winner Linda Murphy and store manager Ciara Smith, Dempseys Gala

Lucky local wins holiday in Gala giveaway

Linda Murphy from Portarlington, is a lucky winner in Gala Retail’s Home or Away store promotion, winning a holiday voucher worth €4,000.

Gala Retail launched the promotion in celebration of 25 years of serving communities, and has been delighting its loyal customers, across the country, with the chance to win one of 25 holiday vouchers.

Running throughout February and March, the promotion offered shoppers the opportunity to enter by spending over €10 in any of the participating Gala Retail stores. Entrants had the chance to win one of 10 family holidays abroad, valued at €4,000 each, or one of 15 holiday vouchers for unforgettable Irish staycations, each worth €2,500.

Linda entered the competition in her local Gala store and was one of the lucky shoppers who won one of 10 family holidays abroad.

Gary Desmond, CEO of Gala Retail, reflected on the significance of 25 years of loyal custom in Gala stores, stating, " We are delighted to kick start our 25th year in business with a huge thank-you to our loyal Gala shoppers. This giveaway is our way of expressing our gratitude and giving back to the community that has supported us throughout the years. From staycations in Ireland to fun filled, family adventures abroad, there are so many exciting opportunities and we’re thrilled to see our customers creating unforgettable memories with family or friends."

The Home or Away promotion, which ran from February 5 to March 17, received overwhelming participation and support from customers across the country. For more information, visit: www.gala.ie/news