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Wins for Blue Book Houses at the Leinster Regional Finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2017

02/03/2017

March 2017: Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce wins for Campagne Restaurant, Mount Juliet Estate, Viewmount House, Tankardstown House, Castle Durrow and Rathsallagh House at the Leinster Regional Finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2017 which took place on Wednesday 1st March in Kilkenny

The Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate and Viewmount House each won the prestigious title of Best Hotel Restaurant in Kilkenny and Longford respectively, with Campagne Restaurant crowned Best Restaurant in Kilkenny.

This was also a night to recognise some culinary stars in the industry, with Best Chef Kilkenny going to Ken Harker of the Lady Helen Restaurant in Mount Juliet, Best Chef Meath to Adrian Cassidy of Brabazon Restaurant at Tankardstown House, and Best Chef Longford to Gary O’Hanlon of Viewmount House.

Brabazon at Tankardstown House and Castle Durrow took home the title of Best Wine Experience in Meath and Laois, and Rathsallagh House achieved recognition with Best Customer Service in Wicklow.

These awards are the largest and most coveted accolades in the Irish Restaurant Industry. They recognise achievement and excellence in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry throughout the Island of Ireland in several categories and celebrate all aspects of the Industry from Chefs and Restaurant Managers, to Restaurants, Cafes and Gastro Pubs and Food Producers.

For more information: http://www.irishrestaurantawards.com/

About Ireland’s Blue Book

Ireland's Blue Book is a collection of Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, Castles and Restaurants. Located throughout the island of Ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your romantic escape or weekend retreat. Activities vary from golf, fishing, spas and cookery schools or just relaxing in warm and comfortable surroundings. Also included in the collection are five of Ireland’s finest Michelin star restaurants.

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