The team at Clontarf Castle are delighted to have picked up four awards including the most sought after title at the 2025 Yes Chef Awards, with the ‘Chef of the Year’ award presented to Executive Chef Paul Devoy on the night, along with bringing home the ‘Luxury Hotel Restaurant of the Year’ and ‘Irish Culinary Experience of the Year’ titles, plus the Blue Ribbon accolade for Great Cooking at Affordable Prices.

Yes Chef celebrated 11 years this year, with a lively ceremony at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo on Tuesday 29th April, welcoming guests from across the hospitality industry to come together to celebrate the achievements of their friends and colleagues.

Speaking after the announcement, General Manager of Clontarf Castle Sarah Flavin shared ‘We are very proud of our culinary team led by Executive Chef Paul Devoy for their brilliant achievements at this year’s Yes Chef Awards. Their passion for delivering excellent service and wonderful dining for all our guests is a huge part of what makes Clontarf Castle so special. From our Fahrenheit Restaurant in the heart of the original castle walls to our atmospheric and lively Knights Bar a home from home to our locals and guests alike, and all the wonderful celebrations hosted at Clontarf Castle. It is wonderful that the team has been recognised for their hard work.’

The team at Clontarf Castle prides themselves on using the absolute best of what the island of Ireland has to offer, working closely with suppliers to ensure that the dishes are of the freshest quality and seasonality for their guests.