NINE Cork stores have been shortlisted for the SuperValu Off Licence of the Year Award.

There are just 29 finalists nationwide so Cork’s tally is a healthy 30% of the field for the annual Edward Dillon and Santa Rita Estates award.

Flying the flag for West Cork are SuperValu stores in Bantry, Carrigaline, Castletownbere and Clonakilty.

They are in the running across a number of categories including Overall Winner, Performer of the Year Award, Large Store Off Licence of the Year, and Small/Medium Store Off Licence of the Year.

RTE’s Shay Byrne wil host a gala event where the winners will be announced. The overall award winner will enjoy an exclusive trip to Nashville to visit the home of Jack Daniel’s whiskey.