Fiveways Award hat-trick is all down to Team Work

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: Columba O'Hare; Category: Business; Published: 21 October 2026

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Helen Meehan (centre) manager of Fiveways Newry is pictured with (from left) Dominic O’Hare, Olivia Meehan, Declan Byrne, Noel Loughran, Yvonne Carr and Matt Mclean, Symbols Manager at category sponsor, BAT UK

Fiveways in Newry has won an incredible three awards at the 2026 Neighbourhood Retailer Awards. The popular supermarket, diner, off-licence and filling station not only was awarded the top award of the night the Northern Ireland’s Retailer of the Year sponsored by BAT UK but also came out as winners in the Off-Licence of the Year award sponsored by Diageo and lastly won the Neighbourhood store of the year (6751 sq ft+) sponsored by Thompson's Tea.

Fiveways Off-Licence Manager, Dominic O’Hare is pictured with Nikki George, on behalf of category sponsor Diageo — Fiveways Off-Licence Manager, Dominic O’Hare is pictured with Nikki George, on
behalf of category sponsor Diageo

The north's top retailers came together with sponsors and guests at the gala dinner in the Europa Hotel Belfast last week hosted by Pamela Ballantine.

Speaking after the awards Helen Meehan General Manager at Fiveways said: "Winning Retailer of the Year 2026 is an honour for Fiveways, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Helen Meehan and Declan Byrne (right) from Fiveways Newry are pictured with Jamie Thompson, Director at Thompson’s Tea, category sponsor — Helen Meehan and Declan Byrne (right) from Fiveways Newry are pictured with
Jamie Thompson, Director at Thompson’s Tea, category sponsor

"This award belongs to our fantastic team, whose hard work and dedication make a difference every single day and our loyal customers who continue to support us.

"It’s just brilliant to see everyone’s efforts recognised in this way."

A small convenience store at McCann's Corner in Newry was founded by Colm and Brea Meehan around 38 years ago, expanding into the Fiveways we all know today. The premises have been extensively renovated and expanded in the last couple of years giving them not only a modern spacious supermarket but extra space for a 100 seater diner, an enhanced butcher, deli and hot food section, a large off-licence and even a Timoneys Ice Cream counter.