The summer of fun kicked off back in May with the ‘Summer Days’ promotion which saw Gala customers given the chance to win passes to some of Ireland’s most popular family attractions.

Gala customers who spent over €10 in participating stores were entered into a draw for the chance to win a family day out to Tayto Park, Fota Wildlife Park or Dublin Zoo this Summer. €30,000 of family pass prizes were given away, with a winner selected from every participating Gala store.

In June, Gala Retail customers had the opportunity to ‘Getaway with Gala’. Teaming up with IrelandHotels.com for the instore promotion, the Gala Getaways giveaway gave Gala shoppers spending over €10 in participating stores entry into a draw to win a €250 ‘Go Anywhere’ gift card to put towards a staycation at one of the hundreds of Irish hotels and guesthouses partnered with IrelandHotels.com.

A winner was picked from every participating Gala store, with a total of €40,000 worth of staycation gift vouchers awarded to lucky customers this Summer.

This summer also saw Gala enter its second year as headline sponsor of Starcamp Ireland, Ireland’s No. 1 children’s activity camp, supporting Starcamp in its delivery of activity camps all across the country and providing over €10,000 worth of prizes for participating children and their schools. Starcamp with Gala Retail Summer Camps have taken place in more than 250 locations across the country this summer, hosting almost 30,000 children.

As summer comes to a close, Gala is preparing to launch its autumn/winter marketing activations, in addition to continuing its support of charity partner, Special Olympics Ireland.

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The ‘Summer Days’ promotion will see Gala stores give customers the chance to win family passes to some of Ireland’s most popular family attractions.

Gala customers who spend over €10 in participating stores will be entered into a draw for the chance to win a family day out to Tayto Park, Fota Wildlife Park or Dublin Zoo this Summer, with guaranteed winners from every participating Gala store.

Speaking about the Summer Days promotion, CEO of Gala Retail, Gary Desmond said: “This Summer is set to be the Summer that everyone can get back to making the most of the school holidays, getting out and about to enjoy all of the fantastic locations and activities that Ireland has to offer.

“The Summer Days promotions gives Gala shoppers the chance to win family passes to some of Ireland’s top attractions for family days out, making the most of the Summer holidays, while making memories.

“Gala Retail is all about community and our communities and customers are part of the Gala family. The Summer Days promotion is about giving Gala Retailers the chance to reward the loyalty and support of Gala shoppers, giving them chances to win prizes that can be enjoyed by all the family. With over €30,000 of prizes up for grabs and guaranteed winners from every participating Gala store, Gala shoppers have a great chance to win as part of the Summer Days promotion and they can enter in stores now!”

The Summer Days promotion will run in participating Gala Retail stores until 29^th May 2022. Further information about the promotion can be found on the Gala Retail social media accounts and at www.gala.ie/competitions.

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Ireland’s number one family-owned forecourt retailer has launched Pit Stop Picks, a three-month campaign featuring special promotions and in-store offers on products that customers will need for any summer activity they might be planning.

Maxol’s Pit Stop Picks, available until September 8 will include family deli deals, Grab & Go meal deals, Maxol’s exclusive ROSA coffee and N’ice cream, a range of convenience meals from Fresh Choice Kitchen, indulgent and healthy treats, car care accessories and lots, lots more.  There will also be opportunities to win great prizes such as tickets to Tayto Park and staycation vouchers.

Maxol is collaborating with travel, wine and lifestyle blogger, Nadia El Ferdaoussi who will share her favourite Pit Stop Picks with followers while enjoying her travels, adventures and hikes across Ireland this summer.  Nadia will also be asking her followers for their #PitStopPicks suggestions.  From the best places to stay, to the best things to do, from well-known landmarks to some hidden gems and of course, their essential snack suggestions for every trip.

With service stations¹ across Ireland, customers will have their pick of the pit stops with Maxol this summer.

¹Pit Stop Picks available at participating company owned Maxol service stations in ROI

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