DUBLIN, Ireland - Topaz Energy Ltd., Ireland??s biggest fuels and convenience retailer, has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland for the third year in a row. This year, Topaz secured its highest ever position: ninth. For the first time, the company ranked among the top 10 of the best large workplaces in the country.

Topaz is the only Irish-owned company in the top 10, which includes companies like Microsoft, PepsiCo Ireland and Diageo. Once again, the company is the only fuels and convenience retailer to be recognized as one of the best places to work.

"We are delighted to be recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland for the third year in a row," said Frank Gleeson, retail director at Topaz. "This is a great achievement for a young Irish company like Topaz. The passion, drive and commitment shown by all our 1,420 staff is the key to our success, making Topaz the vibrant can do organization it is."