- Overall Winner: 28 At The Hollow, Enniskillen, A standout neighbourhood restaurant in Enniskillen celebrated for its exceptional contemporary dining, creative dishes using local ingredients, and warm hospitality, making it the top spot in the county.
- Café: The Jolly Sandwich Bar, Enniskillen, A beloved local café known for its fresh sandwiches, quality coffee, and friendly service in a casual, welcoming environment.
- Casual Dining: Dollakis, Enniskillen, A relaxed eatery specialising in Greek-inspired casual fare with fresh, flavourful dishes in a lively setting.
- Chef: Mario Breban-McDonald of Tully Mill Restaurant, Ballinamallard (near Enniskillen), A skilled chef recognised for his innovative seasonal cooking and dedication to high-quality local produce in a charming rural mill setting.
- Customer Service: The Toastery, Enniskillen, A popular spot acclaimed for its outstanding friendly and attentive service alongside quality food offerings.
- Pub: Charlie’s Bar, Enniskillen, A historic and vibrant pub awarded for its innovative approach, great atmosphere, and excellent pub food in the heart of Enniskillen.
- Innovator: Charlie’s Bar, Enniskillen, Recognised for its creative twists on traditional pub dining and community engagement in County Fermanagh.
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen, An elegant lakeside restaurant within the luxury Lough Erne Resort, known for its refined dining and stunning views over Lough Erne.
Good Food Ireland Awards
- Restaurant of the Year Finalist: Tully Mill Restaurant, Ballinamallard, A charming countryside restaurant in a restored mill, praised for its seasonal Irish cuisine and cosy atmosphere (finalist in the national category).
- 5 Star Hotel Finalist: Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen, A luxurious resort with exceptional hospitality and dining options, shortlisted for top hotel honours.
Full list of Restaurant Association winners
The Ulster awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 1st April, Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, County Monaghan
- Overall: 28 At The Hollow, Enniksillen
- Café: The Jolly Sandwich Bar
- Casual Dining: Dollakis
- Chef: Mario Breban-McDonald of Tully Mill Restaurant
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: 28 At The Hollow
- Customer Service: The Toastery
- Employee Excellence Award: Sylwia Nitecka of 28 At The Hollow
- Gastro Pub: The Dog and Duck Inn
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort
- Innovator: Charlie’s Bar, Enniskillen
- Local Food Hero: Joe McGirr, The Boatyard Distillery
- Newcomer: Cobbler’s Gastropub & Pizzeria
- Pub: Charlie’s Bar
- Restaurant Manager: Not awarded
- Sustainable Practices: Tully Mill Restaurant
- Use of Social Media: 28 At The Hollow
- Wine Experience: Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort
- World Cuisine: The Street Kitchen
Restaurant awards
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow – Overall – County winners – Good Food Ireland – Michelin Star
2025 Restaurants Association of Ireland Awards by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
2024 Restaurants Association of Ireland Awards by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Fermanagh:
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Fermanagh is a county of lakes and historic charm, with Lough Erne’s waterways offering boating and fishing amidst serene islands. Enniskillen Castle and its museums explore local history, while the Marble Arch Caves, part of a UNESCO Geopark, showcase stunning underground caverns. Other attractions include the historic Florence Court estate and its gardens. Fermanagh is Ireland’s 20th largest county by size (1,876 square km) and fourth smallest by population (63,585). Population peaked at 156,481 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 49,886 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Fermanagh is Ireland’s 28th most visited tourist county with around 43,000 international visitors per year.
