- Overall Winner (Best Restaurant, Monaghan): Wild Thyme Restaurant, Three Mile House, A welcoming neighbourhood restaurant near Monaghan town, acclaimed for its creative modern Irish cuisine using seasonal local produce and warm hospitality.
- Café: Pocono, location in County Monaghan, A charming café known for its high-quality coffee, fresh bakes, and relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere.
- Casual Dining: The Batch Loaf, location in County Monaghan, A relaxed eatery specialising in approachable, high-quality casual meals with a focus on fresh, flavourful dishes.
- Chef: Conor Mee of The Courthouse, Carrickmacross, A talented chef recognised for his innovative seasonal cooking and dedication to local ingredients in this town-centre venue.
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Snaffles Restaurant at Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, An elegant restaurant within the historic Castle Leslie Estate, renowned for its refined dining, classic dishes, and stunning country house setting.
- Customer Service: The Courthouse, Carrickmacross, Awarded for exceptional friendly and attentive service in this popular restaurant.
Georgina Campbell Awards
- Rural Destination of the Year: Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, A magnificent historic estate celebrated as an outstanding rural destination for its exceptional hospitality, fine dining at Snaffles Restaurant, and immersive country experiences.
Good Food Ireland Awards,
- Ancient East Finalist: Wild Thyme Restaurant, Three Mile House, Shortlisted for excellence in regional dining using high-quality Irish ingredients and sustainable practices.
- Culinary Haven Finalist: Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, Recognised as a top culinary destination for its luxurious hospitality and dining offerings.
- Pub Restaurant Finalist: Wild Thyme Restaurant, Three Mile House, Honoured in the pub restaurant category for its quality pub-style dining and welcoming atmosphere.
- Hidden Heartlands Finalist: Glaslough Chocolate, Glaslough, A local producer shortlisted for premium artisanal chocolates supporting the county’s food scene (complements dining experiences).
Restaurants Association of Ireland
The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 1st April, Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, County Monaghan
- Overall: Wild Thyme, Three Mile House
- Café: Pocono
- Casual Dining: The Batch Loaf
- Chef: Conor Mee of The Courthouse
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: The Courthouse
- Customer Service: The Squealing Pig Bar & Restaurant
- Employee Excellence Award: Jamie Hughes of Barley and Bean
- Gastro Pub: Andy’s Bar & Restaurant
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Snaffles Restaurant at Castle Leslie Estate
- Innovator: The Tavern Bar & Restaurant @ Westenra Arms Hotel
- Local Food Hero: Seamus McMahon, Brehon Brewhouse
- Newcomer: Greenmount Restaurant
- Pub: The Coachhouse & Olde Bar
- Restaurant Manager: Aprilanna Barker of Taste of Tuscany
- Sustainable Practices: Neighbourhood
- Use of Social Media: Screaming Bean Cafe
- Wine Experience: Wild Thyme Restaurant
- World Cuisine: Eastern Balti House
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 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
2024 Restaurants Association 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
Monaghan:
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Monaghan offers a serene blend of rolling hills and cultural heritage, with the Monaghan County Museum showcasing local history through artefacts and exhibits. The scenic Rossmore Forest Park provides walking trails amidst lakes and woodlands, while Castle Leslie’s historic estate offers a glimpse into aristocratic life. Other attractions include the county’s traditional lace-making heritage and quiet countryside. Monaghan is Ireland’s sixth smallest county by size (1,291 square km) and fifth smallest by population (65,288). Population peaked at 200,442 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 45,732 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Monaghan is Ireland’s 25th most visited tourist county with around 58,000 international visitors per year.
