Love Irish Food partners with Gala Retail
Love Irish Food brands will be showcased in up to 230 Gala stores nationwide under a new partnership launching with a February in-store activation
Print26 January 2026
Love Irish Food and Irish retailer Gala Retail, have recently announced their new partnership starting this year, which will see member brands showcased in up to 230 Gala Estate stores nationwide.
The first activation, commencing 1 February, will serve as an introduction of the Love Irish Food brand to Gala customers, establishing a platform for future activities and opportunities to expand the visibility and offering of Love Irish Food members in Gala stores.
Valuable opportunity
The partnership offers a truly valuable opportunity for Love Irish Food members to connect with customers on a local level.
Gala’s operation model of independently owned stores, each tailored to meet the needs of their local community, makes it the perfect platform for showcasing local Irish brands.
This partnership underlines both brands’ commitment to supporting local and positioning Irishness at the heart of all they do.
Conor Kilduff, executive director, Love Irish Food, said: “We are delighted to partner with Gala Retail, a retailer that has community, quality and Irish provenance at its core.
“This collaboration offers our members a unique opportunity to reach shoppers in every corner of the country through a trusted retail brand.
“Our first activation commencing in February is just the beginning, and we look forward to building a strong platform for Irish-made brands within Gala stores in the months and years ahead.”
Gary Desmond, CEO of Gala Retail also commented on the partnership saying: “With Irishness, community and quality core values within Gala Retail, we are delighted to partner with Love Irish Food to further strengthen our stores’ commitment to the promotion and listing of Irish brands.
“By putting great Irish brands, front and centre in our independently owned Gala stores, we’re proud to give shoppers a clear local choice while supporting Irish producers across the country.”
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