Beyond thrilled: Renowned Longford car dealership presented with prestigious national award

A renowned Longford car dealership is celebrating this week after it was announced as Independent Sales Operation of the Year at the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) awards at Dublin’s Clayton Hotel. 

Peter Hanley Motors in Ballymahon were delighted with their success. “What an incredible evening at the SIMI awards. We’re beyond thrilled to have won Independent Sales Operation of the Year,” the team at Peter Hanley Motors posted on their Facebook page. 

They continued, “A huge thank you to our amazing customers and dedicated team, your support means the world to us and never goes unnoticed.”

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SIMI hosted the Irish Motor Industry Awards in partnership with Bank of Ireland at the Clayton Hotel last Thursday.

Simon Delaney, master of ceremonies, revealed the winners in front of over 700 senior figures in the Motor Industry, with awards presented by Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General, and Derek Kavanagh, Head of Motor Finance, Bank of Ireland. 

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The independent panel adjudicated the winners in six award categories that recognized excellence and best practices in the Irish Motor Industry over the past year. This year, a special recognition award was also presented.

SIMI President Jonathan Meade expressed his pride in the Motor Industry, which remains resilient, forward-thinking, and committed to serving customers, communities, and the country. 

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