Chadwicks Letterkenny has been named a finalist representing Donegal in the 2026 Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards.
The award recognises leading businesses in the builders’ merchant sector across the island of Ireland.
It is one of four builders’ merchants representing Connacht, Donegal, Monaghan, Cavan in this year’s awards, alongside Chadwick’s Galway, Ganly’s Athlone and Joyce’s Hardware & Home – Headford.
Chadwicks Letterkenny is a busy multi-department builders’ merchant serving trade professionals, contractors, self-builders and DIY customers across Letterkenny and the wider region for more than 40 years. With a team of twenty colleagues, the branch combines extensive industry experience with practical advice and customer support.
Now approaching four decades, the Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards continues to recognise businesses and individuals setting the benchmark for brilliance across Ireland. This year, twenty-two businesses are in contention across eight award categories, alongside nine Rising Star and twenty-three Unsung Hero nominees.
Following visits to shortlisted merchants throughout recent weeks, judges Phil Derby and Steve Collinge praised both the quality and depth of this year’s entries.
Speaking on behalf of the judging panel, Phil Derby said:
“The standard of entries this year has been exceptionally high, and it was clear at every stop that merchants are genuinely investing in their businesses – in stores, yards and merchandising, but just as much in people, training, digital capability, sustainability and customer experience.”
“Reaching this stage is the result of a rigorous judging process, and every shortlisted business should take real pride in what they’ve achieved.”
Speaking on behalf of the eight Octabuild members, Bostik, Etex Ireland, Glennon Brothers, Grant Engineering, Gyproc, Irish Cement, Keystone and Kingspan Insulation; Octabuild Chairperson Mike Glennon said:
“The response to the 2026 Awards has been phenomenal, with a record number of submissions received, the highest in the history of the Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards. That level of participation speaks volumes about the pride, ambition and commitment that exist across our industry.”
“These Awards are about celebrating excellence and recognising the people and businesses that continue to strengthen our industry. Congratulations to all of this year’s entrants and we look forward to celebrating with the builders’ merchant community in the Round Room at the Mansion House in October.”
The winners will be announced at the Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards Gala Dinner in The Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin, Thursday, October 1.
Chadwicks Letterkenny named finalist in Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards