Quayside Shopping Centre Celebrates Sixth Business All-Star Accreditation and Centre Manager Christine Dolan’s Recognition as Sligo Business Executive of the Year
Quayside Shopping Centre, one of the North West’s premier retail destinations, has proudly achieved its sixth consecutive Business All-Star Accreditation from the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
Christine Dolan, Quayside Shopping Centre manager celebrates Quayside Shopping Centre being honoured as a 6-in-a-Row Business All-Star, and also receiving the personal accolade of Business All-Star Sligo Business Executive of the Year 2025 from the All-Ireland Business Foundation with AIBF President Margaret Considine and AIBF Adjudication Board Chairperson Dr. Briga Hynes.
Further adding to this honour, Christine Dolan, Centre Manager at Quayside Shopping Centre, has been named the 2025 Business All-Star Sligo Business Executive of the Year in recognition of her outstanding leadership, dedication, and contributions to the local business community.
Since opening in 2005, Quayside Shopping Centre has become a cornerstone of Sligo Town, offering 130,000 sq. ft. of retail space spread across four levels, with 43 retail units, 12 office suites, and 89 residential units.
The centre’s unique design, which combines open streets with covered malls, offers a relaxed and convenient shopping experience for locals and visitors alike.
Christine Dolan, Centre Manager, has played a pivotal role in elevating Quayside Shopping Centre to its current status, ensuring operational excellence and fostering strong retailer and community relations.
Reacting to the news of her achievement, Centre Manager, Christine Dolan said:
“I am truly honoured to receive the title of Sligo Business Executive of the Year. This accolade reflects the hard work of our entire team at Quayside Shopping Centre. Achieving our sixth Business All-Star Accreditation is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional shopping experiences and supporting Sligo’s business landscape.”
Announcing the news of Quayside Shopping Centre’s achievement, Deputy Chair of AIBF’s Adjudication Board, Kieran Ring, said:
“I am delighted to recognise Quayside Shopping Centre in recognition of their outstanding achievement in receiving Business All-Star Accreditation for the Sixth Consecutive Year by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. This prestigious accolade celebrates the centre’s consistent dedication to excellence in retail, customer satisfaction, and community engagement. Quayside Shopping Centre’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and supporting local businesses has solidified its role as a Leader in the Irish Retail Industry. “
Managing Director of the All-Ireland Business Foundation, Kapil Khanna, said: Quayside Shopping Centre and Christine Dolan exemplify business excellence and community impact. This sixth accreditation highlights the centre’s consistency in quality and innovation, while Christine’s leadership has set a high standard in Sligo’s business community. We are delighted to recognise their achievements.
He said: “We evaluate a company’s background, trustworthiness and performance, and we speak to customers, employees and vendors. We also anonymously approach the company as a customer and report back on the experience. The business goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part of the process against set metrics.”
About The All-Ireland Business Foundation
The All-Ireland Business Foundation is an autonomous national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development and the promotion of Best-in-Class Irish businesses.
As the accreditation body for the Business All-Star mark, the AIBF recognises Best-In-Class Irish businesses. Companies that merit recognition based on an independent audit of their performance, reputation, and customer-centricity.
Business All-Star Accreditation Is The Nation’s Symbol Of Trust. Currently, there are over 700 companies that are accredited by AIBF. Since 2014, over 5000 companies have participated in our programs.
The AIBF also hosts the annual All-Ireland Summit and monthly gatherings to promote peer learning and collaboration among its accredited companies. For more information please visit www.aibf.ie