Carraig Donn team celebrate being crowned Ireland’s Best Fashion Retailer at the Retail Excellence Ireland Awards, in association with AIB Merchant Services and sponsored by KPMG, with awards host by Hector Ó hEochagáin.
CARRAIG Donn was hailed as the Best Fashion Retailer in Ireland at the prestigious Retail Excellence Ireland Awards, held at the Galmont Hotel, Galway.
Over 550 retail professionals gathered for the annual black tie ball to celebrate the best in class of Irish retail.
Carraig Donn need no introduction with a nationwide spread of 43 stores across Ireland as well as their multi-million online platform www.carraigdonn.com. The award is a welcomed boost for the well-known Mayo headquartered retailer who embark on their 60th year in business in 2025 and is a credit to all involved.
Carraig Donn was formed in 1965 by the late Máire Hughes. Today, Máire’s son Pat Hughes remains as the driving force of the company and has been at the helm for over 50 years.
Carraig Donn has grown exponentially over the years and now employs over 600 employees.
Carraig Donn’s headquarters is based on the Lodge Road in Westport and is shared with its sister company, the renowned knitwear manufacturer, Aran Woollen Mills, which is headed up by Vincent Hughes.
Carraig Donn appeals to the modern Irish consumers with the extensive offering of trending fashion, jewellery, lifestyle gifting and homewares.
The winning store for Carraig Donn is located in the heart of the Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone. A brand new store of over 3,000 square feet, the retail emporium which opened in July 2022, offers a unique shopping experience. The new architectural designed retail space provides a feast for the eyes with the vibrant fashion department, inspiring gift and home displays and enticing jewellery and accessories collections.
Community engagement is key for local Carraig Donn stores and the Athlone team regularly host customer events in store with VIP guests and social media stars in attendance.
Carraig Donn plan to celebrate the award in style with an exciting programme of events. Watch out for a special celebration weekend promotion this weekend from November 7 to 10 in stores nationwide and online at https://www.carraigdonn.com/.