The annual Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards took place on January 30th at The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway and saw a great number of Good Food Ireland® Approved members winning Gold, Silver and Bronze awards.
Now in its 34th year, the Gold Medal Awards recognise Ireland’s hospitality industry across numerous categories.
On the night it was great to see Good Food Ireland members across the island of Ireland being recognised for their exceptional food & drink and hospitality offering.
Below is the full list of winners from our Collection.
Supreme Winner
The Europe Hotel & Resort, Co. Kerry
Ireland’s Family Friendly Hotel – Winner
Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Ireland’s Business & Conference Hotel – Silver
Great Southern Killarney, Co. Kerry
Ireland’s Chef of the Year – Silver
Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa, Chef Daniel Willimont
Ireland’s Chef of the Year Five Star – Silver
Marker Hotel, Chef Gareth Mullins
Ireland’s Five Star Hotel Causal Dining Experience
The Europe Hotel & Resort, Co. Kerry – Winner
Ireland’s Five Star Hotel
The Merrion Hotel, Co Dublin – Winner
Hayfield Manor, Co. Cork – Silver
The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, Co. Kerry – Bronze
Ireland’s Hotel Breakfast
Hayfield Manor, Co. Cork – Winner
Ireland’s Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant
Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Co. Wexford – Bronze
Ireland’s Menu Provenance Award
BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, Co. Wicklow – Winner
The Marker Dublin Hotel, Co. Dublin – Silver
Ireland’s Afternoon Tea Hotel
Killarney Royal, Co. Kerry – Silver
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Hands on Beekeeping Tour on Family Farm
What You’ll Get Noel is a 3rd generation beekeeper on his family farm on the natural and unspoilt Slieve Aughty Mountains in the West of Ireland. Like every other traditional skill, the knowledge of beekeeping is handed down through generations. To...Vintage Afternoon Tea At Newbridge Silverware
What You’ll Get The Exclusive Good Food Ireland® Vintage Afternoon Tea Experience at Newbridge Silverware with a Museum of Style Icons visit & a 20% Discount Voucher for Newbridge Silverware Shopping Included, and free car parking. Domo’s...Afternoon Tea By The Sea – Co Donegal
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