Congratulations to our 2019 Winners

The winners of all categories were revealed at a gala awards ceremony  hosted by Martin King on Tuesday, 24th September in the Lyrath Estate, Co. Kilkenny.

Celebrating a remarkable 31 years, the Gold Medal Awards are the leading independent awards for the Irish hospitality industry and aim to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the hotel and catering sector throughout the country over the past twelve months.

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Hotel Categories

2019 Supreme Winner

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Armada Hotel
Co. Clare

Ireland’s Five Star Hotel

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InterContinental
Co. Dublin

Ireland’s Five Star Resort

Ashford Castle
Co. Mayo

Ireland’s Five Star Hotel Spa Experience

The Europe Hotel & Resort
Co. Kerry

Ireland’s Four Star Hotel

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The River Lee
Co. Cork

Ireland’s Four Star Resort

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Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort
Co. Antrim

Ireland’s Four Star Hotel Spa Experience

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The Spa at The Kingsley
Co. Cork

Ireland’s Three Star Hotel

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Eccles Hotel
Co. Cork

Ireland’s Best Designed Hotel

The Dunloe Hotel and Gardens
Co. Kerry

Ireland’s Best Hotel Website

Ballyseede Castle
Co. Kerry

Ireland’s Business & Conference Hotel

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Red Cow Moran Hotel
Co. Dublin

Ireland’s City Hotel

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Conrad
Co. Dublin

Ireland’s Country House & Guest House Experience

Cahernane House Hotel
Co. Kerry

Ireland’s Family Friendly Hotel

Breaffy House Resort
Co. Mayo

Ireland’s Hotel Breakfast

The Savoy Hotel
Co. Limerick

Ireland’s Pet Friendly Hotel

Castlemartyr Resort
Co. Cork

Ireland’s Wedding Hotel

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Armada Hotel
Co. Clare

Ireland’s Hotel Group

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Maldron Hotels
Co. Dublin

Ireland’s Favourite Place To Stay

OVERALL
Castle Leslie Estate
Co. Monaghan

CONNACHT
Markree Castle
Co. Sligo

LEINSTER
Kelly’s Resort Hotel
Co. Wexford

MUNSTER
Ballyseede Castle
Co. Kerry

ULSTER
Castle Leslie Estate
Co. Monaghan

Catering Categories

Ireland’s Event Caterer

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Brook Foods
The Rose of Tralee Ball

Ireland’s Healthcare Caterer

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Aramark
Mayo University Hospital

Ireland’s Site Contract Caterer

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Sodexo
PayPal

Cross Sector Categories

Oustanding Service Award

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Mark Nolan
Dromoland Castle Hotel
Co. Clare

Ireland’s Chef of the Year

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Paul Hynes
La Côte Seafood Restaurant
Co. Wexford

Ireland’s Hotel Casual Dining Experience

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The Garden Room at The Merrion
Co. Dublin

Ireland’s Front of House Team/Team Member

Armada Hotel
Co. Clare

Ireland’s Guest Experience

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Dromoland Castle Hotel
Co. Clare

Ireland’s Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant

The Lady Helen at Mount Juliet Estate
Co. Kilkenny

Ireland’s Innovative Supplier

Excel Recruitment

Ireland’s Menu Provenance Award

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village
Co. Wicklow

Ireland’s Wine Experience

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Ashford Castle
Co. Mayo