Shortlist announced for SuperValu Off Licence of the Year Awards
From over 200 stores nationwide, 31 finalists will vie for top honours at the Edward Dillon & Santa Rita Estates annual gala in Tullamore
Last year’s SuperValu Off Licence of the Year 2025 was won by SuperValu Ballisodare, Co Sligo
After a rigorous nationwide assessment evaluating Off Licence Standards, product knowledge and customer service across 219 SuperValu locations, 31 exceptional stores have made the cut as finalists for the prestigious Edward Dillon & Santa Rita Estates SuperValu Off Licence of the Year Awards.
The finalists will gather on Thursday, 19 November at The Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly, to discover who takes home top honours across four coveted categories:
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Breakthrough Store of the Year
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Medium / Small Store of the Year
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Large Store of the Year
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The Champions League Award
Adding extra stakes to this year’s competition, the category winners will secure an exclusive VIP trip to Spain’s celebrated Rioja wine region, courtesy of Santa Rita Estates.
Hosted by broadcaster Shay Byrne, the evening will celebrate the teams setting the benchmark for Ireland’s best off-licence experience. Guests will kick off celebrations with a bespoke cocktail reception featuring tastings from Edward Dillon’s world-renowned spirits portfolio, followed by a curated dinner paired with premium Santa Rita wines.
The 2026 Finalists
Spanning communities right across Ireland, the 31 shortlisted stores by county are:
Co. Cork (11)
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SV Ballincollig
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SV Bantry
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SV Carrigaline
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SV Castletownbere
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SV Clonakilty
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SV Cobh
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SV Glanmire
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SV Kanturk
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SV Midleton
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SV Skibbereen
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SV Togher
Co. Dublin (3)
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SuperValu Palmerstown
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SuperValu Sutton
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SuperValu Swords (The Pavilions)
Co. Galway (3)
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SuperValu Moycullen
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SuperValu Oranmore
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SuperValu Portumna
Co. Kerry (4)
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SuperValu Castleisland
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SuperValu Dingle
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SuperValu Listowel
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SuperValu Tralee
Co. Limerick (2)
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SuperValu Castletroy
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SuperValu Corbally
Co. Monaghan (1)
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SuperValu Carrickmacross
Co. Roscommon (1)
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SuperValu Castlerea
Co. Sligo (1)
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SuperValu Ballisodare
Co. Westmeath (1)
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SuperValu Mullingar
Co. Wexford (3)
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SuperValu Enniscorthy
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SuperValu Gorey
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SuperValu St Aidan’s (Wexford)
Co. Wicklow (1)
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SuperValu Arklow
