More than a dozen Limerick hospitality establishments win big at awards
MORE THAN a dozen Limerick hospitality awards were presented to establishments dotted around the city, with the annual regional final taking place in Limerick’s Strand Hotel.
The Munster Regional Final of Irish Restaurant Awards, 2023 was hosted in the Limerick city Strand Hotel on Wednesday, March 8, where 14 Limerick venues were celebrated for their award winning hospitality.
Almost 700 restaurant and hospitality owners and staff throughout Munster competed at the awards ceremony, which will now see the newly crowned Limerick winners compete for All Ireland Titles, coming this May.
Speaking at the Munster Regional Final, President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Paul Lenehan, spoke about how he was “delighted to be in Limerick” and that “the hospitality sector is nothing without their dedicated and passionate staff”.
He said: “Now in their 14th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards returns with a record breaking number of public nominations - over 130,000.
“This sheer number of votes highlight the support & appreciation by the general public for our hospitality sector and all who contribute to it. The awards are an opportunity to celebrate the existing, and up and coming talent, in the sector and are a reminder that hospitality is nothing without their dedicated and passionate staff,” continued Mr Lenehan.
“We are delighted to be here in Limerick for the first of the Regional Events for 2023 and look forward to welcoming all winners in Munster to the All Ireland Awards on 15th May.”
Food outlets had a new category this year, ‘Innovator of the Year’ award, while some other categories included: Local Food Hero, Best Sustainable Practices, Best Newcomer, Pub of the Year, Best Chef, and Best Restaurant.
The Limerick establishments who won on the night are as follows: Pat O'Sullivan of MasterChefs, Fitzgeralds Woodlands Hotel Adare, House Limerick, Hook & Ladder Sarsfield St, Let's Do Coffee Café & Bistro, Elaine Murphy of 1826 Adare, Savoy Bar at The Savoy, Melody, Oahu, 101 Limerick, Tuscany Bistro, The Oak Room at Adare Manor, 1826, Collins Bar Dooradoyle, Mike Tweedie of Adare Manor and The East Room Restaurant.