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Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has appointed Sheils Motor Group as a main BYD dealer for Co Clare.<\/p>\n

Trading as BYD Clare, it will operate from its prominently located showrooms on the Gort Road, Dulick, on the northern approach into Ennis.<\/p>\n

Established in Clare by Tommy Sheils in 1925 \u2013 great-grandfather to current Director Ted Sheils \u2013 Sheils Motor Group is one of the largest and longest-established family-owned automotive groups in Ireland.<\/p>\n

Now in its fourth generation, Sheils employs almost 100 people throughout the group.<\/p>\n

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Sheils Motor Group has been appointed by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) to represent BYD in Ireland. Pictured at the announcement are Sheils Motor Group Director, Ted Sheils and Managing Director, Thomas Sheils with BYD Ireland National Sales Manager, Vicky Reilly.<\/p><\/div>\n

Commenting on the announcement, Vicky Reilly, BYD Ireland national sales manager said: \u201cA trusted name in the Irish motoring landscape for over a century, we are delighted to expand our presence in the Munster region by welcoming Sheils Motor Group \u2013 and the extensive motoring expertise they bring \u2013 to the BYD dealer network.\u201d<\/p>\n

Acknowledging its Ennis appointment, director Ted Sheils, said: \u201cIt is an exciting time for us to become a representative of BYD, especially with the pace at which the popularity of the brand is growing.<\/p>\n

“We look forward to introducing our customers in Clare to the rapidly expanding and attractive range of both Super Hybrid and all-electric BYD vehicles, all of which will soon be arriving at our showroom in Ennis.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has appointed Sheils Motor Group as a main BYD dealer for Co Clare. 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