Now you're sucking diesel: is this one of the best shops in Ireland?

Video: Pat Towey's garage in Ballaghderreen has been nominated by readers for the Irish Times Best Shops 2014 competition

Known for its great service and friendly staff,Toweys Topaz in Ballaghaderreen is a hub for the local community. It's been nominated by readers for the Irish Times Best Shops 2014 competition. Video: Daniel O'Connor

We sent Alanna Gallagher to meet John Towey of Toweys Topaz in Ballaghaderreen. It's a hub for the local community and has been nominated by readers for the Irish Times Best Shops 2014 competition, including local man John Roddy. If you'd like to nominate your favourite shop, then click here

Known for its great service and friendly staff,Toweys Topaz in Ballaghaderreen is a hub for the local community. It's been nominated by readers for the Irish Times Best Shops 2014 competition. Video: Daniel O'Connor
Known for its great service and friendly staff,Toweys Topaz in Ballaghaderreen is a hub for the local community. It's been nominated by readers for the Irish Times Best Shops 2014 competition. Video: Daniel O'Connor