Held at The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway, more than 650 people came together on January 28th to celebrate the best of the hotel and hospitality industry at a sold out event hosted by MC Anton Savage. Among many well deserved winners, Theresa Allen took home Gold for the Lifetime Achievement award. Other winners of the night included The Merrion Hotel Dublin, awarded Gold for Ireland’s Afternoon Tea Hotel, The Kingsley Hotel for Ireland’s Outstanding Customer Service Award and Hayfield Manor, Ireland’s Overall Supreme Winner of the night!
On the night, Trish Murphy, Sponsorship Director of the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Hotel Awards, thanked the sponsors, without which the event would not be possible. This year’s sponsors include O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey, Sullivan’s Brewing Company, The Firm, SHR Group, Net Affinity, Excel Recruitment, Classic Drinks, Soundtolight, BWG Food Service, Bookassist, Action Recruitment and of course the headline sponsor, Virgin Media Business.
These awards recognise Ireland’s finest industry leaders in hospitality and tourism. Hotels from across the island gather to celebrate each other in all different aspects of the industry, from top Chef of the Year to Ireland’s Overall Favourite Place to Stay. It is a night to appreciate, where we uphold the outstanding hotels and hospitality services across Ireland.
Jill Thornton, Senior Events Manager with the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Hotel Awards, congratulated the finalists in the room stating that their “passion, creativity and heart within this industry is inspiring and makes the Irish hospitality sector unique and cherished around the world.”
John Williams of Virgin Media, the proud title sponsor of the event, expressed their excitement of attending: “We are very proud to be title sponsor of the award. I think it’s really important for us to recognise excellence ... and show how much we appreciate everyone within the hospitality sector.”
Ricky O’Brien of BWG Food Service expressed his excitement of attending. “A brilliant evening, for what was a great event for the hotel industry – the Oscars for hospitality.”
Dan Smithwick of Sullivan’s Brewing Company gave praise to the Gold Medal Awards. “We are thrilled to sponsor the awards with such an electric atmosphere, with nothing left to chance.”
Gold Medal Awards 2024 Winners here
Ireland’s Supreme Winner, sponsored by Virgin Media Business
Gold – Hayfield Manor, Co. Cork
Ireland’s Sustainability / Leading Green Hotel
Gold – Armada Hotel
Silver – Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa
Bronze – Dromoland Castle Hotel
Ireland’s City Hotel, sponsored by Sullivan’s Brewing Company
Gold – The Mayson Hotel
Silver – The Dean Cork
Bronze – The Hardiman
Ireland’s Menu Provenance Award
Gold – Ballyfin Demesne
Silver – Ballymaloe House Hotel
Bronze – Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa
Ireland’s Five Star Resort, sponsored by Virgin Media Business
Gold – Adare Manor
Silver – Dromoland Castle Hotel
Bronze – Sheen Falls Lodge
Ireland’s Hotel Breakfast
Gold – Castlewood House Dingle
Silver – Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel
Bronze – Celtic Ross Hotel
Ireland’s Outstanding Customer Service
Gold – The Kingsley Hotel
Ireland’s Afternoon Tea Hotel
Gold – The Merrion Hotel Dublin
Silver – Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Bronze – Marlfield House Hotel
Ireland’s Business & Conference Hotel, sponsored by Bookassist
Gold – The Johnstown Estate
Silver – Lyrath Estate
Bronze – Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin
Ireland’s Four Star Hotel Spa Experience
Gold – Galgorm
Silver – The Johnstown Estate
Bronze – Ice House Hotel
Ireland’s Best Hotel Group, sponsored by Action Recruitment
Gold – MHL Group
Ireland’s Best Family Run Hotel Group
Gold – Romantic Castles of Ireland
Ireland’s Family Friendly Hotel, sponsored by Virgin Media Business
Gold – Newpark Hotel Kilkenny
Silver – Clonakilty Park Hotel
Bronze – Amber Springs Hotel
Ireland’s Country House & Guest House Experience
Gold – Ard na Sidhe Country House Hotel
Silver – Dunbrody Country House
Bronze – Marlfield House Hotel
Ireland’s Five Star Chef of the Year, sponsored by BWG Food Service
Gold – Park Hotel Kenmare, James O’Sullivan
Silver – Ashford Castle, Liam Finnegan
Bronze – Sheen Falls Lodge, Mark Treacy
Ireland’s Wine Experience, sponsored by Classic Drinks
Gold – Ashford Castle
Silver – Cashel Palace Hotel
Bronze – Ballynahinch Castle Hotel
Ireland’s Three Star Hotel
Gold – Hotel Isaacs Cork
Silver – Clew Bay Hotel
Bronze – Great National South Court Hotel
Ireland’s Small Wedding Hotel – 100 People or Less, sponsored by Excel Recruitment
Gold – Luttrellstown Castle Resort
Silver – The Station House Hotel, Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Bronze – Lough Rynn Castle
Ireland’s Castle & Heritage Wedding Excellence
Gold – Cashel Palace Hotel
Silver – Castle Leslie Estate
Bronze – Markree Castle
Ireland’s Front of House Team / Team Member, sponsored by The Firm
Gold – The Europe Hotel & Resort
Silver – Sligo Park Hotel & Leisure Club
Bronze – The Mustard Seed Country House and Restaurant
Ireland’s Hotel Casual Dining Experience
Gold – Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa
Silver – Great Southern Killarney
Bronze – Armada Hotel
Ireland’s Guest Experience, sponsored by Net Affinity
Gold – Killashee Hotel
Silver – Harvey’s Point
Bronze – The Montenotte
Ireland’s Tourist Hotel
Gold – Mulranny Park Hotel
Silver – The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney
Bronze – Chancery Hotel Dublin
Ireland’s Boutique Hotel of the Year, sponsored by SHR Group
Gold – Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel
Silver – Stauntons on the Green
Bronze – The Blue Haven Hotel
Ireland’s Five Star Hotel Casual Dining Experience
Gold – The g Hotel & Spa
Silver – Hayfield Manor
Bronze – Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland
Ireland’s Innovative Supplier
Gold – Excel Recruitment
Ireland’s Chef of the Year, sponsored by BWG Food Service
Gold – The Lake Hotel, Noel Enright
Silver – Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Danni Barry
Bronze – The Mustard Seed Country House and Restaurant, Angel Pirev
Ireland’s Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant
Gold – The Blue Haven Hotel
Silver – Tankardstown House, Brabazon Restaurant
Bronze – Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa
Ireland’s Four Star Hotel, sponsored by O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey
Gold – Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa
Silver – Armada Hotel
Bronze – Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa
Ireland’s Five Star Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant
Gold – Lady Helen at Mount Juliet Estate
Silver – Ballyfin Demesne
Bronze – Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Ireland’s Four Star Resort, sponsored by Soundtolight
Gold – Renvyle House Hotel and Resort
Silver – Harvey’s Point
Bronze – Galgorm
Ireland’s Five Star Hotel
Gold – Hayfield Manor
Silver – The Merrion Hotel Dublin
Bronze – Cashel Palace Hotel
Ireland’s Five Star Hotel Spa Experience
Gold – Dromoland Castle Hotel
Silver – Ashford Castle
Bronze – ESPA at The Europe Hotel & Resort
Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay
Connacht – Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo
Leinster – Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge, Co. Wicklow
Munster – Rose Hotel, Co. Kerry
Ulster – Castle Leslie Estate, Co. Monaghan
Overall Winner – Castle Leslie Estate, Co. Monaghan
Ireland’s Grand Wedding Hotel – 101 People or More, sponsored by Excel Recruitment
Gold – Cork’s Vienna Woods Hotel
Silver – Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Bronze – Mulranny Park Hotel
Lifetime Achievement
Theresa Allen
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