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WELCOME
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ou are all very welcome to the 2023 Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards, held in association with Hotel & Catering Review magazine.
In its 34th year, the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards stand as a hallmark of excellence, acknowledging and applauding the outstanding achievements within Ireland’s esteemed hotel and catering sector. This annual event serves as a testament to the industry’s unwavering commitment to high standards, innovation, and exceptional service. As we celebrate over three decades of recognizing excellence, the Gold Medal Awards underscore the pivotal role played by the hotel and catering sector in enhancing Ireland’s reputation as a top-tier destination for hospitality. The awards showcase the industry’s resilience, dedication to quality, and its integral contribution to the nation’s thriving tourism landscape. Judges for this year’s Gold Medal Awards received over 750 entries in total to consider, from over 250 hotels, guest houses, country houses, restaurants, cafés, bars and many catering sites and venues from across the country. An important factor in the Gold Medal Awards is the credibility and impartial nature of the judging process. Every property that undergoes this process is subject to benchmarking against a strict set of criteria and a blind site inspection conducted by the judging panel. This panel comprises respected industry experts from across the hospitality, culinary and catering sectors.
“While the Hospitality Sector faces many challenges, from controlling costs to recruiting staff, their commitment to offering a quality guest experience was still very apparent to the Gold Medal Judges this year. The People who work in the industry are what truly distinguishes one business from another and the award winners this year have shown that investment in recruiting, retaining, training and developing their team members certainly pays off when it comes to delivering a quality guest experience. Our congratulations and thanks to the very worthy finalists.” Dr Donagh Davern FIHI, Judging Panel Member
From all of us here at the Gold Medal Awards, we wish all of our finalists the very best of luck and an enjoyable evening in truly fabulous surroundings. Your dedication, innovation and hard work is a credit to the industry and we wish you all success in the future. Jill Thornton, Senior Events Manager
Trish Murphy, Sales & Sponsorship Director
The Ashville Events Team
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Thank you to our
Drinks sponsors
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CONTENTS
Ireland’s Four Star Hotel...........................................5 Sponsored by O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey Ireland’s City Hotel....................................................7 Sponsored by Sullivan’s Brewing Company Ireland’s Five Star Resort..........................................9 Sponsored by Virgin Media Business Ireland’s Sustainability / Leading Green Hotel........10 Ireland’s Hotel Breakfast........................................11 Ireland’s Afternoon Tea Hotel.................................13 Sponsored by Barry’s Tea Ireland’s Business & Conference Hotel...................14 Ireland’s Four Star Hotel Spa Experience................15 Ireland’s Hotel Group..............................................17 Sponsored by Action Recruitment
Ireland’s Castle & Heritage Wedding Excellence....30 Ireland’s Event Caterer............................................31 Ireland’s Front of House Team / Team Member.....33 Sponsored by The Firm Ireland’s Hotel Casual Dining Experience...............34 Ireland’s Five Star Hotel Casual Dining Experience.......................................35 Ireland’s Guest Experience.....................................37 Sponsored by Net Affinity Ireland’s Tourist Hotel.............................................38 Ireland’s Education & Healthcare Caterer...............39 Ireland’s Five Star Chef of the Year.........................41 Sponsored by BWG Food Service
Ireland’s Five Star Hotel Spa Experience................18
Ireland’s Chef of the Year.......................................43 Sponsored by BWG Food Service
Ireland’s Country House & Guest House Experience.....................................19
Ireland’s Four Star Resort.......................................45 Sponsored by Sound to Light
Ireland’s Wine Experience.......................................21 Sponsored by Classic Drinks
Ireland’s Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant....................46
Ireland’s Menu Provenance Award.........................22 Ireland’s Three Star Hotel.......................................23 Business and Catering, inc. Contract Catering.......25 Sponsored by Excel Recruitment Ireland’s Grand Wedding Hotel - 101 People or More..............................................26 Ireland’s Small Wedding Hotel - 100 People or Less...............................................27
Ireland’s Five Star Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant.....47 Ireland’s Five Star Hotel..........................................49 Sponsored by SHR Group Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay.............................51 Ireland’s Outstanding Customer Service................52 Ireland’s Innovative Supplier...................................53 Ireland’s Supreme Winner.......................................55 Sponsored by Virgin Media Business
Ireland’s Family Friendly Hotel................................29 Sponsored by Virgin Media Business
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IRELAND’S FOUR STAR HOTEL CO. C
LARE
ARMADA HOTEL
BROOKLODGE & MACREDDIN VILLAGE
CO. CORK
. DONEGAL CO
ECCLES HOTEL & SPA
HARVEY’S POINT
CO.
DUBLIN
RADISSON BLU ROYAL HOTEL DUBLIN CO.
GALWAY
THE GALMONT HOTEL & SPA
SPONSORED BY
15:40
. WICKLOW CO
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CO. C
LARE
CO.
DUBLIN
CASTLEKNOCK HOTEL
. TIP CO
PERAR Y
HORSE & JOCKEY HOTEL
CO. SLIGO
SHANNON SPRINGS HOTEL
SLIGO PARK HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB
CO. MAYO
CO. CORK
THE ICE HOUSE HOTEL
THE MONTENOTTE
CO. CORK
CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL CO. C
LARE
LAHINCH COAST HOTEL CO.
KERRY
THE ASHE HOTEL CO.
GALWAY
THE TWELVE HOTEL
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IRELAND’S CITY HOTEL CO.
DUBLIN
ANANTARA, THE MARKER DUBLIN HOTEL CO.
GALWAY
HYDE HOTEL CO.
DUBLIN
THE ADDRESS CONNOLLY
CO. CORK
THE IMPERIAL HOTEL
SPONSORED BY
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CO.
DUBLIN
CO. CORK
ASHLING HOTEL DUBLIN
CLAYTON HOTEL CORK CITY
. KILKENNY CO
. KILKENNY CO
KILKENNY HIBERNIAN HOTEL
PEMBROKE KILKENNY HOTEL
CO. CORK
THE DEAN CORK CO.
DUBLIN
THE IVEAGH GARDEN HOTEL
CO.
DUBLIN
THE GRAFTON HOTEL
CO. CORK
THE MONTENOTTE
CO.
DUBLIN
COLLEGE GREEN HOTEL CO.
DUBLIN
TEMPLE BAR INN CO.
GALWAY
THE HARDIMAN CO.
DUBLIN
TRINITY CITY HOTEL
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IRELAND’S FIVE STAR RESORT . LIMERICK CO
CO. MAYO
. KILDARE CO
ADARE MANOR
ASHFORD CASTLE HOTEL
CARTON HOUSE, A FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTEL
CO. CORK
LARE
CO. CORK
CASTLEMARTYR RESORT
DROMOLAND CASTLE HOTEL
FOTA ISLAND RESORT
. KILKENNY CO
. KILKENNY CO
. WICKLOW CO
LYRATH ESTATE
MOUNT JULIET ESTATE
POWERSCOURT HOTEL RESORT & SPA
CO.
KERRY
THE EUROPE HOTEL & RESORT
SPONSORED BY
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CO. C
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. KILDARE CO
THE K CLUB
CO. C
LARE
TRUMP INTERNATIONAL GOLF LINKS & HOTEL IRELAND, DOONBEG
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IRELAND’S SUSTAINABILITY / LEADING GREEN HOTEL CO. C
LARE
ARMADA HOTEL CO.
GALWAY
CLAYTON HOTEL GALWAY
CO. CORK
THE ADDRESS CORK CO.
DUBLIN
THE IVEAGH GARDEN HOTEL
. WICKLOW CO
NAGHA . MO N CO
. KILDARE CO
BROOKLODGE & MACREDDIN VILLAGE
CASTLE LESLIE ESTATE
CLANARD COURT HOTEL
CO. C
LARE
DROMOLAND CASTLE HOTEL CO.
GALWAY
THE CONNACHT HOTEL . KILDARE CO
THE K CLUB
CO. C
LARE
FALLS HOTEL & SPA CO.
DUBLIN
THE GRAFTON HOTEL CO.
DUBLIN
THE SAMUEL HOTEL
CO. CORK
FERNHILL HOUSE
CO. LAOIS
THE HERITAGE CO.
GALWAY
THE TWELVE HOTEL
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IRELAND’S HOTEL BREAKFAST CO.
DUBLIN
ANANTARA, THE MARKER DUBLIN HOTEL CO.
KERRY
CASTLEWOOD HOUSE DINGLE
CO. CORK
CO. MAYO
NAGHA . MO N CO
ASHFORD CASTLE
CASTLE LESLIE ESTATE
CO.
DUBLIN
COLLEGE GREEN HOTEL CO.
DUBLIN
CO.
KERRY
CO.
DUBLIN
CASTLEKNOCK HOTEL
. DONEGAL CO
GREAT SOUTHERN KILLARNEY
HARVEY’S POINT
. KILKENNY CO
. LIMERICK CO
NO 1 PERY SQUARE TOWNHOUSE & SPA
HAYFIELD MANOR
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL DUBLIN
LYRATH ESTATE
. KILKENNY CO
. WICKLOW CO
CO. CORK
PEMBROKE KILKENNY HOTEL
SUMMERHILL COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL
THE BLUE HAVEN KINSALE
CO.
GALWAY
THE TWELVE HOTEL
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IRELAND’S AFTERNOON TEA HOTEL CO.
KERRY
ARD NA SIDHE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL CO.
KERRY
KILLARNEY ROYAL
CO. SLIGO
OCEAN SANDS HOTEL ENNISCRONE CO.
DUBLIN
THE MERRION HOTEL
SPONSORED BY
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. KILDARE CO
CO.
DUBLIN
CARTON HOUSE, A FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTEL
COLLEGE GREEN HOTEL
. KILKENNY CO
. DONEGAL CO
LANGTONS HOTEL KILKENNY
LOUGH ESKE CASTLE
CO.
KERRY
THE ASHE HOTEL CO.
DUBLIN
THE ROYAL MARINE HOTEL DÚN LAOGHAIRE
CO.
GALWAY
THE G HOTEL & SPA CO.
DUBLIN
THE WESTBURY
CO. CORK
FERNHILL HOUSE CO.
LEITRIM
LOUGH RYNN CASTLE ESTATE & GARDENS
CO. MAYO
THE ICE HOUSE HOTEL
TERFO RD . WA CO
WATERFORD CASTLE HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
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IRELAND’S BUSINESS & CONFERENCE HOTEL CO.
DUBLIN
ASHLING HOTEL DUBLIN
CO. CORK
CLAYTON HOTEL SILVER SPRINGS
. TIP CO
PERAR Y
HORSE & JOCKEY HOTEL CO.
DUBLIN
RADISSON BLU ST. HELEN’S HOTEL
. KILDARE CO
CARTON HOUSE, A FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTEL CO.
DUBLIN
CO.
DUBLIN
CASTLEKNOCK HOTEL
. LIMERICK CO
CLONTARF CASTLE HOTEL
GREAT NATIONAL SOUTH COURT HOTEL
. KILDARE CO
. KILDARE CO
KILLASHEE HOTEL
LAWLOR’S OF NAAS
CO.
KERRY
THE EUROPE HOTEL & RESORT
CO.
KERRY
THE GLENEAGLE HOTEL
DUBLIN
CO.
CLAYTON HOTEL DUBLIN AIRPORT CO.
KERRY
GREAT SOUTHERN KILLARNEY CO.
DUBLIN
RADISSON BLU ROYAL HOTEL DUBLIN
. LIMERICK CO
THE STRAND HOTEL
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IRELAND’S FOUR STAR HOTEL SPA EXPERIENCE . WEXFORD CO
CO. CORK
. WEXFORD CO
. KILDARE CO
AMBER SPRINGS HOTEL & SPA RESORT
ECCLES HOTEL & SPA
KELLY’S RESORT HOTEL
KILKEA CASTLE HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
CO.
KERRY
KILLARNEY PLAZA HOTEL & SPA
CO. SLIGO
OCEAN SANDS HOTEL ENNISCRONE
CO.
MEATH
THE JOHNSTOWN ESTATE HOTEL & SPA
. KILDARE CO
KILLASHEE HOTEL CO.
DUBLIN
RADISSON BLU ROYAL HOTEL DUBLIN
CO. CORK
THE SPA AT THE KINGSLEY
. RO CO
SCOMM ON
KILRONAN CASTLE ESTATE & SPA CO.
GALWAY
THE GALMONT HOTEL CO.
ANTRIM
THE RABBIT HOTEL & RETREAT
. LIMERICK CO
NO 1 PERY SQUARE TOWNHOUSE & SPA
CO. MAYO
THE ICE HOUSE HOTEL CO.
ANTRIM
THERMAL SPA VILLAGE AT GALGORM
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IRELAND’S BEST HOTEL GROUP CO.
DUBLIN
CO.
DALATA GROUP
CO. CORK
CO. CORK
FOTA COLLECTION
HAYFIELD FAMILY COLLECTION CO.
MHL HOTEL COLLECTION
DUBLIN
THE ADDRESS COLLECTIVE
SPONSORED BY
15:30
CO.
CHOICE HOTEL GROUP
CO. MAYO
CO.
DUBLIN
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FBD HOTELS & RESORTS CO.
CO.
THE BLUE HAVEN COLLECTION
CO.
KERRY
KILLARNEY HOTELS COLLECTION
KERRY
O’DONOGHUE RING COLLECTION
CO. CORK
DUBLIN
KERRY
ROMANTIC CASTLES OF IRELAND GALWAY
THE CONNACHT HOTEL
. WEXFORD CO
THE TALBOT COLLECTION
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IRELAND’S FIVE STAR HOTEL SPA EXPERIENCE . LIMERICK CO
CO.
KERRY
CO.
DUBLIN
CO. MAYO
ADARE MANOR
AGHADOE HEIGHTS HOTEL & SPA
ANANTARA SPA, AT ANANTARA THE MARKER DUBLIN HOTEL
. KILDARE CO
PE . TIP RARY CO
CO. CORK
CARTON HOUSE, A FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTEL
CASHEL PALACE HOTEL
CASTLEMARTYR RESORT
CEDARWOOD SPA WINEPORT LODGE
KERRY
CO. CORK
. DONEGAL CO
FOTA ISLAND RESORT
LOUGH ESKE CASTLE
CO. C
LARE
DROMOLAND CASTLE HOTEL . KILKENNY CO
LYRATH ESTATE
CO.
ESPA AT THE EUROPE CO.
KERRY
PARK HOTEL KENMARE
CO.
GALWAY
THE G HOTEL & SPA
ASHFORD CASTLE .W CO
ESTMEAT
CO.
H
KERRY
THE SPA AT MUCKROSS
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IRELAND’S COUNTRY HOUSE & GUEST HOUSE EXPERIENCE CO.
KERRY
ARD NA SIDHE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL
CO. CORK
CO. LAOIS
CO. CORK
BALLYFIN DEMESNE
BALLYMALOE HOUSE
BALLYSEEDE CASTLE
. WEXFORD CO
TERFO RD . WA CO
FAITHLEGG
CO.
KERRY
BALLYVOLANE HOUSE
CASTLEWOOD HOUSE DINGLE
DUNBRODY COUNTRY HOUSE
CO. CORK
. WEXFORD CO
CO. MAYO
FERNHILL HOUSE
MARLFIELD HOUSE HOTEL & THE DUCK RESTAURANT
MOUNT FALCON ESTATE
. WICKLOW CO
NAGHA . MO N CO
. LIMERICK CO
SUMMERHILL COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL
THE CASTLE AT CASTLE LESLIE ESTATE
THE MUSTARD SEED
CO.
CO.
KERRY
KERRY
MUCKROSS PARK HOTEL & SPA
CO.
MEATH
THE STATION HOUSE HOTEL
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IRELAND’S WINE EXPERIENCE CO. LAOIS
. KILDARE CO
ASHFORD CASTLE
BALLYFIN DEMESNE
CARTON HOUSE, A FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTEL
DROMOLAND CASTLE HOTEL
. DONEGAL CO
. WEXFORD CO
KERRY
. WICKLOW CO
HARVEY’S POINT
KELLY’S RESORT HOTEL
PARK HOTEL KENMARE
SUMMERHILL COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL
CO. CORK
. LIMERICK CO
. KILDARE CO
CO. MAYO
TERRE AT CASTLEMARTYR RESORT
THE GEORGE HOTEL
THE K CLUB
THE LODGE AT ASHFORD CASTLE
CO.
MEATH
THE STATION HOUSE HOTEL SPONSORED BY
15:38
LARE
CO. MAYO
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CO.
CO.
GALWAY
THE TWELVE HOTEL
CO. C
TERFO RD . WA CO
WATERFORD CASTLE HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
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IRELAND’S MENU PROVENANCE AWARD . WEXFORD CO
CO. MAYO
CO. CORK
ARAMARK AT CROKE PARK
ASHDOWN PARK HOTEL
ASHFORD CASTLE
BALLYMALOE HOUSE
CO. CORK
. WICKLOW CO
BALLYVOLANE HOUSE
BROOKLODGE & MACREDDIN VILLAGE
CO.
DUBLIN
CO. CORK
INCHYDONEY ISLAND LODGE & SPA
CO. CORK
THE BLUE HAVEN, RARE
CO.
KERRY
KILLARNEY PLAZA HOTEL & SPA CO.
KERRY
THE LAKE HOTEL
CO.
DUBLIN
CO.
DUBLIN
FORBES STREET RESTAURANT BY GARETH MULLINS, THE MARKER HOTEL
GATHER & GATHER IRELAND – OVERENDS KITCHEN AT AIRFIELD ESTATE
. KILKENNY CO
. WICKLOW CO
PEMBROKE KILKENNY HOTEL
SUMMERHILL COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL
. LIMERICK CO
THE OLD QUARTER
CO.
MEATH
THE STATION HOUSE HOTEL
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IRELAND’S THREE STAR HOTEL . T IP O C
. WEXFORD CO
PERAR Y
ABBEY COURT
CO.
COAST ROSSLARE STRAND
MEATH
. LIMERICK CO
GREAT NATIONAL SOUTH COURT HOTEL
CONYNGHAM ARMS HOTEL
CO.
DUBLIN
SHORELINE HOTEL, DONABATE
CO.
DUBLIN
TEMPLE BAR INN
. WICKLOW CO
WOODENBRIDGE HOTEL & LODGE
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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY CATERING, INCLUDING CONTRACT CATERING CO.
DUBLIN
ARAMARK AT AIB MOLESWORTH STREET
CO.
DUBLIN
COMPASS IRELAND
CO.
DUBLIN
ISS FOOD SERVICES
SPONSORED BY
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CO.
DUBLIN
ARAMARK AT PWC
CO.
KILDARE
FRESH & YUMMY LTD
CO.
DUBLIN
KC PEACHES CAFES & CORPORATE CATERING
CO.
DUBLIN
BAXTERSTOREY IRELAND
CO.
DUBLIN
GATHER & GATHER IRELAND AT PRIMARK
CO.
DUBLIN
THE Q CAFE COMPANY AT TEAGASC
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IRELAND’S GRAND WEDDING HOTEL . WEXFORD CO
AMBER SPRINGS HOTEL & SPA RESORT
CO. CORK
CO. C
LARE
ARMADA HOTEL CO.
GALWAY
CO. SLIGO
CASTLE DARGAN ESTATE
CO. CORK
CO.
DUBLIN
CASTLEKNOCK HOTEL CO.
KERRY
CASTLEMARTYR RESORT
CONNEMARA COAST HOTEL
INCHYDONEY ISLAND LODGE & SPA
KENMARE BAY HOTEL & RESORT
. KILKENNY CO
. KILKENNY CO
CO. SLIGO
CO. SLIGO
MOUNT JULIET ESTATE
NEWPARK HOTEL, KILKENNY
OCEAN SANDS HOTEL ENNISCRONE
SLIGO PARK HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB
CO.
KERRY
THE DUNLOE HOTEL & GARDENS
CO. MAYO
THE LODGE AT ASHFORD CASTLE
CO.
ANTRIM
THE LOFT AT THE RABBIT HOTEL & RETREAT
CO.
MEATH
THE STATION HOUSE HOTEL
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IRELAND’S SMALL WEDDING HOTEL CO.
MEATH
. WICKLOW CO
CO.
CONYNGHAM ARMS HOTEL
GLENVIEW HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB
. KILKENNY CO
. WEXFORD CO
LANGTONS HOTEL KILKENNY
MARLFIELD HOUSE HOTEL & THE DUCK RESTAURANT
CO.
DUBLIN
CO.
SHORELINE HOTEL, DONABATE
CO.
HEADFORT ARMS HOTEL CO.
THE STATION HOUSE HOTEL
DUBLIN
RADISSON BLU ST. HELEN’S HOTEL
DUBLIN
CO.
TALBOT HOTEL STILLORGAN MEATH
MEATH
DUBLIN
THE MAYSON CO.
DUBLIN
THE WESTBURY
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Virgin Media Business wishes the best of luck to all finalists in the “Family Friendly Hotel” category.
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IRELAND’S FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL CO. CORK
CO. SLIGO
CLAYTON HOTEL LIFFEY VALLEY
CLONAKILTY PARK HOTEL
DIAMOND COAST HOTEL
. KILDARE CO
CO. MAYO
DINGLE SKELLIG HOTEL
GLENROYAL HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB
GREAT NATIONAL HOTEL BALLINA
LAHINCH COAST HOTEL
CO. MAYO
. KILKENNY CO
CO. SLIGO
CO. CORK
MULRANNY PARK HOTEL
NEWPARK HOTEL, KILKENNY
OCEAN SANDS HOTEL ENNISCRONE
SCHULL HARBOUR HOTEL & SUITES
. WEXFORD CO
AMBER SPRINGS HOTEL & SPA RESORT CO.
KERRY
CO. SLIGO
SLIGO PARK HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB SPONSORED BY
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CO.
CO.
DUBLIN
GALWAY
THE CONNACHT HOTEL
CO.
KERRY
THE DUNLOE HOTEL & GARDENS
CO. C
LARE
. KILDARE CO
THE K CLUB
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IRELAND’S CASTLE & HERITAGE WEDDING EXCELLENCE CO.
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IRELAND’S CHEF OF THE YEAR CO.
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CHEF NOEL ENRIGHT, THE LAKE HOTEL
CO.
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CHEF GORDON MOONEY, THE STATION HOUSE HOTEL
TERFO RD . WA CO
CHEF SAM CRONIN, WATERFORD CASTLE HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
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IRELAND’S FIVE STAR FINE DINING HOTEL RESTAURANT . LIMERICK CO
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IRELAND’S FAVOURITE PLACE TO STAY This year we were delighted to bring to the public the People’s Choice Award - Ireland’s Favourite Place To Stay! All finalists in the hotel, country houses and guest houses categories are automatically entered into the ‘Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay’ category. The category is then broken down by province and an intense four weeks of voting will end with one property emerging as the winner from each province, and an overall winner taking the trophy home. The outstanding business, voted by the public, will be revealed at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards on the 30th January.
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OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD The Outstanding Customer Sevice award recognises a property’s focus on overall customer service. All hotels, country houses, guest houses and catering services were automatically added into this category. The Judges analysed every aspect of the service provided to customers in terms of staff interaction and the services on offer, from check in to check out.
Particular attention was paid to: • First impressions (standard of cleanliness, signage, access etc) • Customer Awareness (acknowledgement of customers by staff including welcome, staff availability and presentation) • Services (range of activities on offer, comfortable environment) • Overall Experience (the customer experience and lasting impressions)
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IRELAND’S INNOVATIVE SUPPLIER In addition to the main category awards, we want to recognise your suppliers! As they are such an essential asset to your organisation, we want to know – who is your “Most Innovative Supplier”? From food and beverage, glassware and crockery to technology or energy, let us know if your supplier is spectacular. The overall winner will take home the trophy for Ireland’s Innovative Supplier.
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Virgin Media Business wishes the best of luck to all finalists in the “Supreme Winner” category.
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IRELAND’S SUPREME WINNER The Supreme Winner Award is the Irish hospitality industry’s highest accolade. The recipient of this award is chosen by the Gold Medal Awards judging panel following a review of all winning entries in the awards this year. The Supreme Winner Award acknowledges outstanding service and exceptional achievements within the Irish hospitality industry. The recipient of this award is an establishment that offers first-class hospitality, superlative customer experience, and stands out from the other prestigious awarded winners as a result of their dedication to the highest quality standards.
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THANKS TO OUR GOLD MEDAL AWARDS JUDGING PANEL From all of us here at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards, we would like to extend a huge thank you to our judging panel that took time out of their busy schedules to help make these awards possible. They meticulously reviewed every entry, site inspected every property, and discussed in incredible detail each and every entrant. They undertook the near impossible task of cutting down the list to our current finalists and, indeed, choosing our winners which, as you can imagine, was no easy job and didn’t go without a few heated debates. Eamon Barrett Contributing Editor McKennas Guides 2005 to date. National Judge, Restaurant Association of Ireland. Owner, Altitude Waterford John Caffrey General Manager DCU Rooms, Dublin City University Dr. John Carty Lecturer and Researcher, Galway International Hotel School, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Tony Conlon Lecturer in Food & Beverage Studies Dr. Donagh Davern FIHI Lecturer, Munster Technological University Noreen Gannon Owner of Gallaghers Cork, Co owner Moody Cafe Vin Cork, Co owner Nell’s Wine Bar Cork Colin Gilligan Lecturer in Hospitality, ATU Shane McLave Managing Director Excel Recruitment
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