Shelbourne Motors

25/09/2026

You take a look at any hotel these days and you find yourself thinking the same thing: when did Hotels become so boring?

Personality, unique guest experience, surprise, love for the job have all but vanished. Then you come across a jewel in the rough like Melanie Harrison’s The Harrison belfast - Chambers of Distinction that seem to be the last best hope for the industry.

Melanie takes us on her journey of building a destination, not a hotel, a 'concept accommodation' where guests experience local culture alongside local people, not just around them. What began as her home, has quickly flourished into a five-townhouse fever dream stay with curios around every corner and a place to be cherished.

Our conversation left me thinking that we can become too safe and comfortable sometimes. That we’ve imposed guardrails. We eliminated risk taking and replace risk taking with mandatories, best-practices and focus-group consensus. Having fun taking chances, being dumb, special, opinionated is the only way out. Yeah, it might be mad, but it might be magic too.

Our conversation covers

🟩 How her home became a hotel
🟩 How she creates an experience you won’t get at the Hilton
🟩 The inspiration behind each Chamber of Distinction
🟩 How she bought the building without buying the building
🟩 How her success is because she taps into beyond black-and-white rule following
🟩 The importance of having people in the business equally obsessive of the vision
🟩 The power in talking to people for even 10 minutes
🟩 What anyone with a mad idea should do

Listen in and watch now 👇

YouTube:
https://bit.ly/4hxXWfE

Spotify:
https://bit.ly/4xP4fS3

Apple Podcasts:
https://bit.ly/4rzGTOL

25/09/2026

What a week for Shelbourne Motors!...

We’re incredibly proud to have celebrated some fantastic achievements over the past few days.

🏆 Maxus Aftersales Dealer of the Year - UK
🏆 Best Customer Service - Greater Newry Business Awards 2026
🏆 Highly Commended - Best Use of Digital Marketing – Greater Newry Business Awards 2026

These awards are a brilliant recognition of the hard work, dedication and high standards of our teams across the Group.

From sales and aftersales to marketing, administration, valeting, drivers and everyone in between - every member of the Shelbourne team plays a part in what we do.

A huge thank you to our teams for everything you do every day, and to our customers for continuing to choose Shelbourne Motors. 💙

We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved - and there’s plenty more to come!

24/09/2026

🏆 AWARD WINNERS! 🏆

Our Newry aftersales team has been named Maxus Aftersales Team of the Year at the very first Maxus Dealer Awards! 🙌

Andrew picked up the trophy on behalf of the Shelbourne Motors Maxus aftersales team, and we couldn't be prouder. Every one of them works hard to get your vans back on the road quickly and done right first time.

A massive thank you to our customers for trusting us with your vehicles. This one's for you too! 💙

Shelbourne Motors Maxus has been named Aftersales Team of the Year at the first-ever Maxus Dealer Awards, recognising the outstanding work of our aftersales team in Newry

15/09/2026

Shelbourne Motors has opened SVRgo - Self Drive Hire, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, extending the network into the city with car, van and minibus hire for individuals and businesses.

It's the newest step in our continued investment in SVRgo and it means the same personal, family-run service you already know is now available right in the heart of Belfast.

SVRgo has opened a new car, van and minibus hire base in Belfast's Titanic Quarter — backed by a £3m+ investment in Northern Ireland's rental network

10/09/2026

Sure look, you’re only 70 once! 🎉

We were delighted to celebrate a big birthday for our Toyota technician John Herron, who has been part of the Shelbourne Toyota team for decades.

A few flowers, a personal plaque and a well-deserved bit of fuss for a man who’s put plenty of graft in over the years. Thank you for all that you do.💐👏

Happy 70th, John, hope you had a brilliant one! 🎂

08/09/2026

🎉 We’re finalists!

It’s been a pretty special year for the Shelbourne Motors Group, and we’re delighted to be shortlisted for 7 awards across two of Northern Ireland’s biggest automotive and business awards.

🏆 Newry Chamber Awards
• Best Customer Service – Independent Retailer
• Best Family Business
• Best in Digital Marketing

🏆 NI Motor Industry Awards
• Dealer Group
• EV Dealer
• Leasing Company
• Marketing Campaign

Now comes the hard part… waiting until 6th November to find out if we can take a few trophies home! 🤞

A huge thank you to our incredible team who make recognition like this possible. ❤️

08/09/2026

Low advance payments. High standard spec. And two seriously tempting Nissan SUVs. 🙌

The Juke and Qashqai are available through Motability, with great value Advance Payments and plenty of kit included as standard.

Ready to get yours? Get in touch with Shelbourne Motors today. 🚗

https://bit.ly/4te3fog

03/09/2026

🎉 Happy 40th Birthday Ronan! 🎉

A huge happy birthday to Ronan Marshall, our Group Head of Marketing & Digital Operations, as he officially enters his fourth decade! 🥳

A massive thank you for all your hard work, dedication and commitment to Shelbourne Motors over the years. We’re very lucky to have you keeping us all right! 😉

40 years young… although we’re sure Ronan will tell us it’s “the new 30”! 😂

Have a brilliant birthday Ronan, from everyone at Shelbourne Motors! 💙

28/08/2026

Bank Holiday Monday? We’re open. 🙌

The long weekend might mean a day off for you, but our doors will still be open across Shelbourne Motors.

Whether you’re looking for a new car, a used car, a van, Motability options, rental or aftersales support, our teams will be here to help.

We’re open this Bank Holiday Monday.

📍 Portadown & Newry
🚗 Come and see us.

24/08/2026

🚗 A warm welcome to Noel Hamilton, our new Toyota Aftersales Manager!

Noel joins us with over 30 years' experience in the motor industry, and we're delighted to have him on board looking after our Toyota customers.

Away from the workshop, Noel's a keen hillwalker, the Mournes are his favourite spot and he recently completed a 26-mile hike in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Next time you're in for a visit, be sure to say hello! 👋