New Skoda dealer announced in Clare

Al Hayes Motors to invest two million euro.

Skoda Ireland has announced that Al Hayes Motors in Co. Clare has been appointed as its latest Skoda sales and aftersales dealer. Located on the Gort Road in Ennis, the current eight car showroom and workshop facility are due to be upgraded in March as part of a two-million-euro investment. This will include installing the latest Skoda Corporate Showroom standards. Al Hayes Motors is a family-run business that was established in Portumna, Co. Galway in 1982 and is very well known in the area. The business currently employs 50 people and the Hayes family are all heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the business.

Commenting on the announcement, William Lee, Dealer Development Manages, Skoda Ireland, said: “Co. Clare has been on our radar now for a number of years. With the establishment of Al Hayes Motors in Ennis we have a valued partner to provide quality Skoda vehicles, aftersales service and financial products to the people of Clare. I wish Al, Noreen and all the family the very best with their new venture. We are looking forward to Skoda becoming one of the top selling brands in Co. Clare over the next few years.”

Published on: January 7, 2016