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Munster winners of Irish Restaurant Awards announced

The Irish Restaurant Awards Munster Regional Final took place last night, celebrating the outstanding contributions of the food and hospitality industry across the province including Clare businesses who scooped several prizes.

With over 700 attendees in attendance, the event honoured the dedication and excellence of the hospitality sector throughout Munster. Now in its 16th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards received nearly 165,000 public nominations, submitted through The Irish Times, the official media partner of the awards.

As the regional finals continue, anticipation builds for the All-Ireland Awards Gala Dinner, where both regional and overall national winners will be revealed. The grand event is set to take place on Monday, May 19th, at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin. County winners from Munster can now secure their tickets for what promises to be a great evening.

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Speaking at the ceremony, Seán Collender, President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, said:  “Tonight, we gather to honour the dedication and determination of those who keep Munster’s hospitality industry going, even in the most challenging times. The past year has tested the resilience of our sector, making it more important than ever to recognise the passion, creativity and sheer hard work that drive it forward.”

“The Munster Regional Awards highlight the outstanding talent that makes this region a vital part of Ireland’s food culture. I want to extend my sincere congratulations to all the winners and nominees. Your commitment and perseverance are what keep this industry alive.”

The county winners were:

Best Restaurant – Sponsored by San Miguel

Clare – Homestead Cottage

Kerry – Mulcahy’s

Limerick – 1826 Adare

Tipperary – Chez Hans

Waterford – Everett’s Restaurant

Cork – Dede at the Customs House Baltimore

Best Chef – Sponsored by BWG Food Service

Clare – Cezary Sodel, Oar Restaurant & Rooms

Kerry – Sean Roche, Doyle’s Seafood Restaurant

Limerick – Angel Pirev, The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge

Tipperary – Stefan McEnteer, The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace Hotel

Waterford – Luis Martin, Mara

Cork – Brian Murray, The Glass Curtain

Best Restaurant Manager – Sponsored by Elavon

Clare – Sophie McCauley, Homestead Cottage

Kerry – Cathriona Fitzgerald, Natterjack Bar & Restaurant

Limerick – John Edward Joyce, The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge

Tipperary – Louise Matthiae, Chez Hans

Waterford – Alan O’Shea, 360 Cookhouse

Cork – Ronan Sharpe, Elbow Lane

Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant – Sponsored by Frylite

Clare – The Dining Room at Gregans Castle Hotel

Kerry – Landline at Park Hotel Kenmare

Limerick – The Oak Room at Adare Manor

Tipperary – The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace Hotel

Waterford – The Roseville Rooms at Faithlegg House Hotel

Cork – Rare 1784 at Blue Haven Hotel

Best Use of Social Media

Clare – Hotel Woodstock

Kerry – Danú at The Brehon

Limerick – 101 Limerick

Tipperary – The Runnerbean Coffee Shop

Waterford – GROW HQ

Cork – Paladar

Employee Excellence Award – Sponsored by Peninsula

Clare – Alex Beyou, Dromoland Castle Hotel

Kerry – Donal Harte, Ballygarry Estate Hotel

Limerick – Milan Gautam, The Savoy Hotel

Tipperary – Karli Fee, Central House Dining Room

Waterford – Geraldine Ward, Everett’s Restaurant

Cork – Allen Daly, Goldie

Best Casual Dining – Sponsored by Musgrave MarketPlace

Clare – Morrissey’s of Doonbeg

Kerry – O’Carroll’s Cove

Limerick – Hook & Ladder

Tipperary – The Cellar Bar at Bailey’s Hotel

Waterford – Momo Restaurant

Cork – Son of a Bun

Best Gastro Pub – Sponsored by Paynt

Clare – Linnane’s Lobster Bar

Kerry – J. M. Reidy’s

Limerick – Collins Bar Dooradoyle

Tipperary – The Arch Bar

Waterford – The Moorings

Cork – O’Mahony’s of Watergrasshill

Best Café

Clare – Sweet ‘n’ Green

Kerry – LUNA

Limerick – Café Rosé

Tipperary – Oh Sugar

Waterford – Seagull Bakery

Cork – Praline Pastry & Chocolate Café

Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine – Sponsored by FBD Insurance

Clare – Glas Restaurant at Hotel Doolin

Kerry – Lagom Restaurant

Limerick – The East Room Restaurant

Tipperary – Larkins Bar & Restaurant

Waterford – Eamo & Ró

Cork – Saint Francis Provisions

Best Newcomer – Sponsored by Square

Clare – Oileán

Kerry – Willow Café

Limerick – The Olive Tree Restaurant

Tipperary – Sadler’s Restaurant

Waterford – Zuca Brew

Cork – Baba’de

Pub of the Year – Sponsored by istil.38

Clare – Nora Culligans

Kerry – An Siopa Dubh

Limerick – The Creamery

Tipperary – The Thatch Pub Cloneen

Waterford – Tully’s Bar

Cork – Sin É

Best Wine Experience – Sponsored by Bibendum

Clare – Henry’s Bistro & Wine Bar

Kerry – The Falls Restaurant at Sheen Falls Lodge

Limerick – The Copper Room

Tipperary – The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace Hotel

Waterford – UNioN Wine Bar & Kitchen

Cork – L’Atitude 51 Wine Bar

Best Customer Service – Sponsored by Restaurant-insurance.ie provided by Dolmen

Clare – Russells Seafood Bar at Fiddle + Bow

Kerry – Kingstons Bar & Townhouse

Limerick – Cornstore Limerick

Tipperary – O’Neills Bistro

Waterford – Slow and Steady Café

Cork – Restaurant Chestnut

Best World Cuisine

Clare – The Alley Asia

Kerry – Tango Street Food

Limerick – Dasco DeLi

Tipperary – Bodega 1830

Waterford – Mezze

Cork – The Dosa Spot

Best Sustainable Practices – Sponsored by Familia Torres

Clare – The Armada Hotel

Kerry – Ballygarry Estate Hotel

Limerick – Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa

Tipperary – Cloughjordan Ecovillage

Waterford – GROW HQ

Cork – The Town Coffee Company

Innovator of the Year – Sponsored by Diageo

Clare – The Armada Hotel

Kerry – Solas Tapas & Wine

Limerick – 1314 Limerick

Tipperary – The Lazy Cow Coffee House

Waterford – Dún Artisan Bakery

Cork – Trawler Boyz Ballycotton

Local Food Hero – Sponsored by Sugar Snap

Clare – Kasha Connolly, Hazel Mountain Chocolate

Kerry – Karen Coakley, Kenmare Foodie

Limerick – Julius Fako, Republic of Grill

Tipperary – Shannon Forrest & Declan Malone, Rivesci

Waterford – Sarah Richards, Seagull Bakery

Cork – Donal & Virginia O’Gara, My Goodness

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