Ireland Hospitality & Tourism Awards 2010

Here are the Winners according to Georgina Campbell Awards for 2010

AWARD WINNERS A TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE

Chef of the year: Henry Stone, Sha-Roe Bistro, Clonegal, Co Carlow

Restaurant of the year: L’Ecrivain, Dublin

Hotel of the year: Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare, Co Wexford

Pub of the year: Hargadon’s, Sligo

Bord Bia award for using local produce: Harry’s, Bridgend, Co Donegal

Ethnic restaurant of the year: China Sichuan, Dublin

Natural food award: Boyle’s of Dromore, Co Down

Hideaway of the year: Saratoga Lodge, Templemore, Co Tipperary

Taste of the waterways award: Keenan’s of Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon

Wine award of the year: Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare, Co Wexford

Hosts of the year: Neil and Noreen Harrington, Virginia’s Guesthouse, Kenmare

Business hotel of the year: Crowne Plaza, Dublin airport

Family friendly destination of the year: Ballyvolane House, Fermoy, Co Cork

Atmospheric restaurant of the year: L’Atmosphère, Waterford

Newcomer of the year: The Fatted Calf, Glasson, Co Westmeath

Country house of the year: Marlfield House, Gorey, Co Wexford

Guesthouse of the year: I vyleigh House, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Farmhouse of the year: Lough Bishop House, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

BB of the year : Carlingford House, Carlingford, Co Louth

Casual dining award: Miss Courtney’s Tea Rooms, Killarney, Co Kerry

Green Ireland hospitality award: Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Recess, Co Galway

National breakfast of the year award: Ivyleigh House, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Best hotel breakfast: Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare, Co Wexford

Best farmhouse breakfast: Lough Bishop House, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

Best guesthouse breakfast : Ivyleigh House, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Best B&B breakfast: Carlingford House, Carlingford, Co Louth

Georgina Campbell award for outstanding contribution: Johnny and Lucy Madden, Hilton Park, Clones, Co Monaghan

The 4 Best Day Tours out of Dublin

We are often asked what are the four best day tours to take out of Dublin City.

Here are my top four recommendations.


1. The Wicklow Mountains & Powerscourt Gardens
2. Russborough House & The National Stud
3. Kilkenny Castle & The Rock of Cashel
4. Trim Castle & Newgrange Boyne Valley Tour