It was a night of great success for Good Food Ireland® Approved Members at this year’s prestigious Gold Medal Awards which took place on January 31st at the Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway.

Now in its 33rd year, The Gold Medal Awards in association with Virgin Media & Hotel & Catering Review recognises the very best in Ireland’s hospitality industry. The evening saw Ireland’s top hotels and resorts coming together in competition for these accolades.

A diverse selection of award categories included everything from Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay to Best Guest Experience, Ireland’s Hotel Breakfast and Ireland’s Five Star Spa Experience among others.

Good Food Ireland®’s Approved Membership was well represented on the night with great success, recognition and wins attained. Below are Good Food Ireland® Approved Member Wins.

• Ireland’s Best Place to Stay – Munster: Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, Co. Kerry 
• Ireland’s Four Star Hotel & Spa Experience: Kironan Castle Estate & Spa, Co. Roscommon 
• Ireland’s Business & Conference Hotel: Great Southern Killarney, Co. Kerry 
• Ireland’s Guest Experience: Hayfield Manor, Co. Cork

Speaking following the announcement of their win for Ireland’s Guest Experience, Managing Director of Hayfield Family Collection, Michael Jacobi said the win is:

A wonderful boost for the incredible team. It has always been part of our foundation promise to make each of our guests feel understood and valued and make their visit, however long or short, exceptional, so to be recognised as the best Guest Experience in Ireland is a marvellous achievement and is a testament to the wonderful work of our outstanding staff.

Congratulations to all winners on this wonderful achievement.