IHI Honours Joan O’Shaughnessy

Joan O’Shaughnessy, the former chair of Tourism Ireland and CEO of Aramark Ireland, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Irish Hospitality Institute Founders Banquet in the Clayton Burlington Hotel, Dublin last night.

Fergal Harte of The Kingsley Hotel was named “Hotel General Manager of the Year” at the Hospitality Management Awards ceremony, which was attended by more than 500 industry professionals and leaders.

Fran Lawlor, Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, took the Hotel Deputy General Manager of the Year award, and other winners included:

• Stephen Hayes, Cashel Place Hotel, Executive Chef of the Year
• Natalie Power, The Talbot Collection, HR & Training Manager of the Year
• John Hartnett, Fota Island Resort & The Kingsley, Sales & Marketing Manager of the Year
• Gary Mills, Leonardo Hotels, Revenue Manager of the Year
• Nicola Walsh, Lyrath Estate Hotel, Finance Manager of the Year
• Jason Conlon, Mespil Hotel, Environmental Manager of the Year
• Troon Jack, Levy Ireland Horse Racing Division, Food & Beverage Manager of the Year
• Orla O'Keefe, Lyrath Estate Hotel, Conference & Events Manager of the Year
• Ellen Thompson, Carton House Resort, Young Manager of the Year
• Paul Curran, Levy Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Inspiring Manager of the Year
• Kealan Foley, Shannon College of Hotel Management, IHI Graduate of the Year

2024 Elected Fellows:

• Aileesh Carew, CEO, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
• Denyse Campbell, General Manager, Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
• Karen Healy, Learning & Development Consultant
• Ruairi O’Connor, General Manager, River Lee Hotel