Joyce’s Hardware & Home in Headford has won the Connacht/Donegal/Monaghan/Cavan Regional Award in the 2024 all-island Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards.
The Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards ceremony was held recently at a gala event in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin. It was attended by over 250 guests including shortlisted merchants and representatives of the builders merchant trade from across the country. The event was hosted by the eight Octabuild members, Dulux, Etex, Glennon Brothers, Grant Engineering, Gyproc, Irish Cement, Kingspan Insulation and Wavin. Guest of honour was Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, TD.
Joyce’s Hardware & Home was praised by the judges for its impressive growth, innovation, and community engagement. Operating on a nine-acre site in Headford with 50 staff, they continue to expand their product range and services. Their launch of modular housing addresses the growing demand for homes, while their garden centre, led by a horticulturist, offers specialised design services. The store's transformation with the Duilleog premium home products line further showcases their innovation. With a strong online presence and sustainability efforts, including 400 solar panels, Joyce’s commitment to excellence and community outreach makes them a regional leader.
Octabuild Chairperson, Declan Conlon said: “It’s important for Octabuild that the Awards highlight the excellence of Irish builders merchants to the building and construction industry amidst its ever-changing landscape.Congratulations to all finalists and winners from all over the country who represented absolute excellence in the industry.”
Congratulating all the winners the Tánaiste said: “I would like to congratulate all the finalists and winners at this year’s awards. I want to commend the organisers and Octabuild Chairperson, Declan Conlon for such a great event. These are a unique set of awards designed to promote excellence within the Irish builders merchants industry across the island and highlight the importance of the industry to the wider construction and building sector.”
Commenting on the quality of the entries, the judges said: “It is evident that the industry is evolving at a rapid pace with merchants across the country leading the way in the continuously changing landscape. The competition is fierce as merchants have embraced the opportunities in staff training, stock portfolio, premises, customer service, promotion, ecommerce and sustainability to develop their businesses.”
