Local Butcher Aiden Tierney, from Swift’s SuperValu Lisnaskea has been named as a finalist in the highly acclaimed 2009 Scottish Meat Training Awards.

Aidan has been shortlisted along with three other Northern Irish butchers, to compete in this year’s final. The event, to take place at the Hilton Hotel Templepatrick in early September, is widely regarded as the largest and most prestigious meat skills competition in Northern Ireland, and will see the best butchers from across the province compete.

Commenting on the achievement of Aiden Tierney, SuperValu Store Manager Darren Given said he was delighted: “It’s a real privilege to be named as a finalist for national awards, especially one which highlights the strength and quality of services we provide for our customers here in Lisnaskea. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Aiden, and praise his constant efforts to improve the quality of butchery service which we provide.”

Geoff Johnston, Musgrave Retail Partners NI Regional Manager said: “For Swift’s SuperValu Lisnaskea to be named as a finalist at the national Meat Skills Awards is an amazing achievement for the store owner and the member of staff in question. It highlights their commitment to bringing customers in the local community the highest standard of service possible.

“I’m delighted for the store to be aligned with the top butchers from across the Province and Musgrave Retail Partners NI would like to wish them the best for the competition’s final in September and all the success in the future.”