Hayfield Manor collecting their Supreme Winner from Anton Savage in the Galmont Hotel
Hayfield Manor has been crowned the Supreme Winner at the Sold Out Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards
Now in their 35th year, the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards are recognised as the leading independent awards programme for the Irish hospitality industry. Judged by industry experts, the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards recognise and reward excellence in hospitality and catering operations across the island of Ireland. The winners were announced on Tuesday, the 28th of January at a gala awards ceremony hosted by Anton Savage at The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway.
After careful consideration, the judging panel chose the candidates they believed to be worthy of receiving a Gold Medal Award and only the best in the industry were crowned winners. Amongst many other winners on the night, Adare Manor in Co. Limerick took home the Gold Award for "Ireland's Five Star Resort", sponsored by Virgin Media Business. Hotels were awarded nationwide as Castle Leslie Estate was named "Ireland's Favourite Place To Stay", voted for by the public. See below for all of our winners.
Some images from our amazing night full image gallery link below for use on coverage
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2024 Winners Revealed
| Supreme Winner Gold - Hayfield Manor Sponsored by Virgin Media Business |
| Ireland's Lifetime Achievement Gold - Theresa Allen |
| Ireland's Favourite Place To Stay Overall Winner - Castle Leslie Connacht - Ashford Castle Leinster - Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge Munster - The Rose Hotel Ulster - Castle Leslie |
| Ireland’s Family Friendly Hotel Gold - Newpark Hotel Kilkenny Silver - Clonakilty Park Hotel Bronze - Amber Springs Hotel Sponsored by Virgin Media Business |
| Ireland's Best Family Run Hotel Group Gold - Romantic Castles Of Ireland |
| Ireland's Sustainability / Leading Green Hotel Gold - Armada Hotel Silver - Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa Bronze - Dromoland Castle Hotel |
| Ireland’s Five Star Hotel Gold - Hayfield Manor Silver - The Merrion Hotel Dublin Bronze - Cashel Palace Hotel |
| Ireland's Afternoon Tea Hotel Gold - The Merrion Hotel Dublin Silver - Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel Bronze - Marlfield House Hotel |
| Ireland's Chef of the Year Gold - The Lake Hotel, Noel Enright Silver - Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Danni Barry Bronze - The Mustard Seed Country House and Restaurant, Angel Pirev Sponsored by BWG Food Service |
| Ireland's Five Star Chef of the Year Gold - Park Hotel Kenmare, James O'Sullivan Silver - Ashford Castle, Liam Finnegan Bronze - Sheen Falls Lodge, Mark Treacy Sponsored by BWG Food Service |
| Ireland's Best Hotel Group Gold - MHL Hotel Group Sponsored by Action Recruitment |
| Ireland’s Business & Conference Hotel Gold - The Johnstown Estate Silver - Lyrath Estate Bronze - Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin |
| Ireland’s Four Star Hotel Gold - Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa Silver - Armada Hotel Bronze - Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa Sponsored by O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey |
| Ireland’s Wine Experience Gold - Ashford Castle Silver - Cashel Palace Hotel Bronze - Ballynahinch Castle Hotel Sponsored by Classic Drinks |
| Ireland’s Four Star Resort Gold - Renvyle House Hotel and Resort Silver - Harvey's Point Bronze - Galgorm Sponsored by Sound to Light |
| Ireland’s Guest Experience Gold - Killashee Hotel Silver - Harvey's Point Bronze - The Montenotte Sponsored by Netaffinity |
| Ireland's Five Star Resort Gold - Adare Manor Silver - Dromoland Castle Hotel Bronze - Sheen Falls Lodge Sponsored by Virgin Media Business |
| Ireland’s Three Star Hotel Gold - Hotel Isaacs Cork Silver - Clew Bay Hotel Bronze - Great National South Court Hotel |
| Ireland's Hotel Casual Dining Experience Gold - Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa Silver - Great Southern Killarney Bronze - Armada Hotel |
| Ireland's Five Star Hotel Casual Dining Experience Gold - The g Hotel & Spa Silver - Hayfield Manor Bronze - Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland |
| Ireland's Innovative Supplier Gold - Excel Recruitment |
| Ireland’s City Hotel Gold - The Mayson Hotel Silver - The Dean Cork Bronze - The Hardiman |
| Ireland’s Country House & Guest House Experience Gold - Ard na Sidhe Country House Hotel Silver - Dunbrody Country House Bronze - Marlfield House Hotel |
| Ireland’s Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant Gold - The Blue Haven Hotel Silver - Tankardstown House, Brabazon Restaurant Bronze - Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa |
| Ireland's Five Star Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant Gold - Lady Helen at Mount Juliet Estate Silver - Ballyfin Demesne Bronze - Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel |
| Ireland’s Five Star Hotel Spa Experience Gold - Dromoland Castle Hotel Silver - Ashford Castle Bronze - ESPA at The Europe Hotel & Resort |
| Ireland’s Four Star Hotel Spa Experience Gold - Galgorm Silver - The Johnstown Estate Bronze - Ice House Hotel |
| Ireland’s Front of House Team/Team Member Gold - The Europe Hotel & Resort Silver - Sligo Park Hotel & Leisure Club Bronze - The Mustard Seed Country House and Restaurant |
| Ireland’s Breakfast Experience Gold - Castlewood House Dingle Silver - Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel Bronze - Celtic Ross Hotel |
| Ireland’s Menu Provenance Award Gold - Ballyfin Demesne Silver - Ballymaloe House Hotel Bronze - Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa |
| Ireland’s Grand Wedding Hotel Gold - Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel Silver - Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate Bronze - Mulranny Park Hotel |
| Ireland's Small Wedding Hotel Gold - Luttrellstown Castle Resort Silver - The Station House Hotel, Kilmessan, Co. Meath Bronze - Lough Rynn Castle |
| Ireland's Castle & Heritage Wedding Excellence Gold - Cashel Palace Hotel Silver - Castle Leslie Estate Bronze - Markree Castle |
| Ireland's Outstanding Customer Service Award Gold - The Kingsley Hotel |
| Tourist Experience of the Year Gold - Mulranny Park Hotel Silver - The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney Bronze - Chancery Hotel Dublin |
| Ireland's Boutique Hotel of the Year Gold - Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel Silver - Stauntons on the Green Bronze - The Blue Haven Hotel Sponsored by SHR Group |
| Ireland’s Five Star Guest Experience Gold - Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate Silver - The Merrion Hotel Dublin Bronze - The Killarney Park |
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