Sha-Roe Bistro, Clonegal, Co Carlow; Tel: 053-9375636; sharoebistro@hotmail.com The dining room’s glowing stove, twinkling glassware and sash windows amount to a deliciously-appointed balance of cosiness and class

A CARLOW-based chef, a Wexford hotel and a Dublin Michelin-star restaurant were among the big winners at this year’s Georgina Campbell Awards.

A number of restaurants are bucking the trend and thriving during the economic slowdown.