- Best Restaurant: The Old Stone House, Castlerea, A welcoming neighbourhood restaurant renowned for its creative modern Irish cuisine using seasonal local produce in a charming rural setting.
- Best Chef: Ray O’Connor of The Old Stone House, Castlerea, A skilled chef recognised for his innovative, flavourful cooking and dedication to high-quality Irish ingredients.
- Best Restaurant Manager: Navrish Audit of Keenan’s of Tarmonbarry, Tarmonbarry, An outstanding manager honoured for exceptional leadership and service excellence in this popular venue.
- Best Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: The Douglas Hyde Restaurant at Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon, An elegant castle restaurant within the historic Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa, known for refined dining, stunning lakeside views, and luxurious hospitality.
- Best Café: The Comfy Café, location in County Roscommon, A charming café celebrated for its excellent coffee, fresh bakes, and relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
- Best Casual Dining: Hester’s Golden Eagle Bar & Restaurant, location in County Roscommon, A vibrant spot specialising in approachable, high-quality casual meals with a lively pub-style setting.
- Best Use of Social Media: The Douglas Hyde Restaurant at Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon, Recognised for its engaging online presence and effective community engagement.
- Employee Excellence Award: Dylan Garvey of The Coachman’s Inn, location in County Roscommon, A dedicated team member honoured for outstanding performance and contribution to hospitality.
Good Food Ireland Awards
- Restaurant of the Year Finalist: Douglas Hyde Restaurant, Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa, Ballyfarnon, Shortlisted nationally for consistent exceptional culinary experiences using high-quality Irish ingredients in a luxurious castle setting.
Georgina Campbell Awards
- Pet Friendly Destination of the Year: Gleesons Roscommon, Roscommon Town, A much-loved townhouse restaurant and accommodation in the heart of Roscommon town, run by Mary and Eamonn Gleeson with daughter Cáit as General Manager, celebrated for its warm welcome, wholesome food, comfortable rooms, and exceptional pet-friendly hospitality overlooking the town square.
Restaurants Association of Ireland full list
The awards ceremony for the Connacht counties in the Restaurant of the Year awards took place on Tuesday 8th April, at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Rosses Point, County Sligo. The Roscommon winners were:
- Overall: The Old Stone House, Castlerea
- Café: The Comfy Café
- Casual Dining: Hester’s Golden Eagle Bar & Restaurant
- Chef: Ray O’Connor, The Old Stone House
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: The Waterfront Restaurant
- Customer Service: Lovage Bistro
- Employee Excellence Award: Dylan Garvey, The Coachman’s Inn
- Gastro Pub: The Purple Onion
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: The Douglas Hyde Restaurant at Kilronan Castle
- Innovator: Éabha’s Street Kitchen
- Local Food Hero: Tímea Kovacs, Healthy Bake Limited
- Newcomer: Nana Anne’s Cafe
- Pub: J.C. Doorly’s – The Corner House
- Restaurant Manager: Navrish Audit, Keenan’s of Tarmonbarry
- Sustainable Practices: Josie’s Cafe
- Use of Social Media: The Douglas Hyde Restaurant at Kilronan Castle
- Wine Experience: The Waterfront Restaurant
- World Cuisine: ZAIQA Restaurant
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
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Roscommon combines historic sites with tranquil landscapes, with Roscommon Castle’s imposing ruins offering a glimpse into medieval Ireland. Lough Key Forest Park provides boating and treetop canopy walks, while the Arigna Mining Experience explores the county’s industrial past. Other attractions include the sacred site of Rathcroghan, linked to ancient mythology. Roscommon is Ireland’s 11th largest county by size (2,463 square km) and eighth smallest by population (70,259). Population peaked at 253,591 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 53,519 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Roscommon is Ireland’s 31st most visited and Ireland’s second least visited tourist county with around 25,000 international visitors per year.
