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<\/a><\/p>\nThe awards now in their seventh year were attended by over 700 of the Motor Industry\u2019s senior figures and guests.<\/p>\n
The accolade adjudicated by an independent panel and announced by RTE Sports Commentator & TV presenter Marty Morrissey, honours those companies that demonstrate excellence and best practice in their Industry over the last 12 months. <\/p>\n
The Fitzpatrick’s Garage Accident Repair Centre team from left to right: Gavan Doyle, Martin O\u2019Brien, Alan Mahon, SIMI President Alan Greene, Andy Fitzpatrick Managing Director, Pat Creed Managing Director of Bank of Ireland Finance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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