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Belle Isle Estate lauded on the double 

18 Mar , 2026  

The perfect venue for weddings, celebrations and special occasions, Belle Isle Estate, which nestles magically on the shores of Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, was recognised on the double at the 2025 Irish Hotel Awards, claiming the prestigious Waterside Wedding Venue of the Year award, while GM John O’Neill was named General Manager of the Year.  Celebrating […]

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Nicola McGinty Named Venue Coordinator of the Year – Ulster at the prestigious WeddingsOnline Awards

11 Mar , 2026  

The team at the Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club is celebrating a proud moment following the announcement that Nicola McGinnity has been awarded Venue Coordinator of the Year – Ulster at the prestigious WeddingsOnline Awards. The WeddingsOnline Awards are among the most recognised accolades in the Irish wedding industry, celebrating excellence and outstanding service […]

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Noel Enright brings 5* culinary delights to The Killarney Park Hotel 

11 Mar , 2026  

In a year when the 5* Killarney Park Hotel unveiled a stunning new look as part of a phased refurbishment, the iconic hotel was also delighted to announce the appointment of Noel Enright as Head Chef.  Last April, The Killarney Park rang in an exciting new era with the unveiling of a significant transformation of […]

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Mount Juliet Estate tastes double success at Irish Hotel Awards 

4 Mar , 2026  

Tom Comerford’s appointment as Executive Head Chef of Hunters Yard coincided with the world-renowned Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny winning two prestigious accolades at the 2025 Irish Hotel Awards.  On what was a memorable night for the Mount Juliet Estate team at The Johnstown Estate Hotel in Enfield, Co. Meath on October 20 […]

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Clanree Hotel celebrates fantastic four at Irish Hotel Awards 

25 Feb , 2026  

The Clanree Hotel was one of the big winners at the 2025 Irish Hotel Awards which were presented at a gala event in The Johnstown Estate in Enfield, Co. Meath on October 20 last.  No stranger to winning prestigious accolades, the four-star Letterkenny hotel scooped four awards, namely ‘Event Manager of the Year (Ulster)’ for […]

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Tourism Ireland targeting German holidaymakers for the island of Ireland

3 Feb , 2026  

Tourism Ireland in Germany kicked off its 2026 programme of promotions at CMT holiday exhibition in Stuttgart this in January – joined by 11 tourism businesses from the island of Ireland. CMT is one of the biggest travel fairs in Germany, attracting around 300,000 visitors – or potential holidaymakers for Ireland – all looking for […]

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Hoteliers celebrate Outstanding Employers at Inaugural Awards

3 Feb , 2026  

Over seventy hotels from across the country gathered at the Irish Hotels Federation’s inaugural Quality Employer Awards, which took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone on Tuesday, 13th January. The awards recognise hotel teams that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to excellence in people development and HR best practices through their participation in the […]

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Gold Medal Hotel Awards 2025 Winners announced

29 Jan , 2026  

Harvey’s Point Hotel has been crowned the Supreme Winner at the prestigious 2025 Gold Medal Hotel Awards. The Gold Medal Hotel Award winners were announced on the evening of January 27th during a spectacular, sold-out black-tie gala at The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway. Hosted by the wonderful Anton Savage, 700 in attendance, the night […]

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Gold Medal Hotel Awards Finalists Announced

5 Dec , 2025  

The finalists for this year’s highly-anticipated 36th Gold Medal Hotel Awards have been announced.  Now in their 36th year, the Gold Medal Hotel Awards are recognised as the leading independent awards programme for the Irish hospitality industry. After careful consideration and evaluation by the esteemed panel of judges, they have selected a group of outstanding organisations who […]

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Viking Hotel Waterford celebrates 4 Star Classification

5 Dec , 2025  

The Viking Hotel Waterford has officially been awarded 4 star classification by Fáilte Ireland. This distinction recognises the hotel’s continued development, its investment in quality enhancements and its ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional guest experience. The Viking Hotel has recently completed a significant transformation programme. This included the redesign of guest bedrooms, upgrades to […]