An exciting development in 2015 is the introduction of the People’s Choice Award – the Gala TV Show of the Year – where the Irish public will get THEIR say on what they think is this year’s Best TV Show. Votes will be cast via a Facebook App on Gala Retail’s social media and voters will also have the chance to win prizes in the lead up to the Ceremony.
The Voice of Ireland is the Irish edition of the international TV franchise The Voice, featuring judges Kian Egan, Rachel Stevens, Bressie and Una Foden.
The RBS Six Nations returned in 2015 with Ireland, France, England, Wales, Scotland and Italy battling it out for the title.
Established in 1998 and wholly Irish-owned, Gala is one of the most progressive symbol groups operating in the convenience retail market in Ireland. Gala stores are renowned for their high levels of service and commitment and support of local communities. Gala has 185 stores nationwide, and has opened 10 stores in the first half of 2015
Gala’s ethos is community convenience retailing at its best, and its values include: community, Irishness, quality and innovation. Gary Desmond, CEO of Gala, heads up the Gala team, who are based in Kill, Co. Kildare
In 2015, Gala was named as one of the official partners of Special Olympics Ireland’s Team Ireland, helping to fund 88 athletes travel and participation at the World Summer Games in LA. Gala has also been an ongoing supporter of the Jack & Jill Foundation, raising thousands of euro for the charity, and the brand has previously been the title sponsors of the Gala All-Ireland Camogie Championships.
Gala stores are unique in that they are owned and run by local entrepreneurs who are very much part of their community. Each store is individual, and has been tailored to meet the needs of its customers.