ŠKODA Ireland has announced that Sheehy Motors in Naas has claimed the coveted 'Dealer of the Year' award for 2015.

Sheehy Motors, based on the Newbridge Road in Naas, Co. Kildare, beat off stiff competition from 25 other ŠKODA dealers nationwide to land the much sought-after title for delivering an outstanding performance over the last year.

With a proven reputation for quality and customer service, Sheehy Motors are no strangers to success having won recognition as 'ŠKODA Aftersales Team of the Year' in 2015 also. In addition to this, their creativity and innovativeness was also recognised with the announcement of Marketing Manager, Gordon Geraghty, as 'ŠKODA Marketing Person of the Year' for 2015.

Sheehy Motors was established in Naas in 2001 and joined the ŠKODA network in 2007 as an after-sales only dealer before adding the sales element to the business in 2013 and becoming ŠKODA's authorised dealership for Kildare. Following on from a number of successful years in business, last year Sheehy Motors unveiled a new state-of-the-art corporate style showroom. The opening of this fantastic new facility was marked by the first ever 'ŠKODA Nation Talks' event, which consisted of an evening of talk and entertainment, hosted by RTÉ's Ear to the Ground presenter and ŠKODA brand ambassador, Darragh McCullough with guest speakers including crime journalist Paul Williams.

Commenting on the award, Frank Kelly, Dealer Principal, Sheehy Motocole Kellyrs ŠKODA said: "We are delighted to be recognised by ŠKODA as 'Dealer of the Year'. This is a testament to the hard work and effort that each member of the team has put in over the past year. To be recognised as number one in Ireland is fantastic. The standards in the ŠKODA network are very high, which is evident from our new showroom here in Naas and it is an honour to accept this award on behalf of everyone at Sheehy Motors."

Also commenting, John Donegan, Brand Director, ŠKODA Ireland, said: "We are thrilled to announce Sheehy Motors as the ŠKODA 'Dealer of the Year'. Sheehy Motors is a consistent performer in every area of the business and each member of staff deserves tremendous credit for the hard work and effort put in."