At the annual gathering of the motor industry in the Burlington Hotel in Dublin last night, Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs picked up the award for 'Irish Bodyshop of the Year' at the SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards in association with Castrol Professional.

It's a magnificent award for the Oranmore man given the fact that he only opened his business in June 2003.

In a hugely competitive field, Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs beat off stiff competition in the business to land the prestigious prize.

"I am absolutely delighted with the award. Our mission statement drafted in 2005 was to become the best bodyshop in the country and thankfully we have achieved that tonight. It's a dream come true for myself and all the team who've worked so hard over the years to make us the best at what we do" said a delghted Frank afterwards.

Frank Byrnes started his business 'Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs' in 2003 and has gone from strength to strength in recent years. He opened in Clarinbridge nine years ago before moving to a purpose built premises in Oranmore in 2008.

From a state-of-the-art Autobody shop the company has excelled over the years with massive growth in business, technology, customers, insurance & manufacture approvals including some of the top brands in the world such as Mercedes-Benz, Honda & Volkswagen.

Renowned for excellent customer service Frank stressed, "our business is about taking out the post stress of any accident". The company has seen everything from cars to helicopters come through its doors.