Local businesses feature strongly at Irish food awards
Several local establishments earned major accolades at the awards. Pic: iStock
Local businesses featured strongly at Food Awards Ireland 2026, which celebrates the best of Ireland’s food and hospitality industry.
Several local establishments earned major accolades at the awards ceremony which was held at the Maldron Hotel Tallaght in Dublin on Monday.
The Italian at Tara Marina in Knockvicar took the honours in the 'Best Italian Restaurant' category while the Hodson Bay Hotel in Kiltoom won an outstanding achievement award in the competitive 'Best Hotel Restaurant of the Year' category.
In the 'Farm Restaurant/Cafe of the Year' category, Honestly Farm Kitchen in Strandhill, which also has an outlet in Carrick-on-Shannon, was recognised for excellence while Rostellan Farm in Carrick-on-Shannon received outstanding achievement recognition.
The prestigious event brought together businesses, talented professionals and leading names from across Ireland’s food and hospitality industry to recognise their achievements, dedication and contribution to the sector.
