Many Winners at Hotel Awards

The hospitality industry awards season got underway at Johnstown Estate, when winners in 47 categories were announced at the Irish Hotels Awards.

Awards went to wedding hotels, coastal escapes, golf experiences and dog-friendly getaways among many others.

As well as naming the country's most romantic hotel (Waterford Castle) and the best afternoon tea (Killashee), the awards were an opportunity to celebrate the people behind the experiences such as accommodation service managers, receptionists, best event managers and many more.

The winners were: