Lignum in rural Galway near Loughrea, recently accorded Michelin status, received another accolade when it won the county Galway restaurant of the year at the Connacht finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards.
The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 8th April, Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Rosses Point, County Sligo
- Overall: Lignum, Bullaun, Loughrea
- Café: POTA
- Casual Dining: Guys Seafood Bar
- Chef: Alice Jary, Rúibín Bar & Restaurant
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: Blackrock Cottage
- Customer Service: Frends Restaurant
- Employee Excellence Award: Jamie Farrell, The Connacht Hotel
- Gastro Pub: McSwiggans
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Owenmore Restaurant at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel
- Innovator: Ugly D’s Pizza
- Local Food Hero: Margaret Leahy of Fable Tours
- Newcomer: Oifig An Fish
- Pub: Lowry’s Bar
- Restaurant Manager: Maude Heslin-Brick, Dela Restaurant
- Sustainable Practices: Kali Coffee Bar
- Use of Social Media: Urban Fire
- Wine Experience: Daróg Wine Bar
- World Cuisine: Mama Rich Woodquay
Here is the link to the 2024 county Galway winners.
2025 Irish Restaurant 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 Irish Restaurant 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
