Golf resort named top hotel

MOUNT JULIET, the popular golf and leisure resort, has been declared Best Hotel of the Year 2006 by a leading food and hospitality awards scheme.

The renowned estate located in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, which is run by the Conrad Hotel group, won the coveted award, while many of Ireland’s best known chefs and restaurants were also honoured.

Stefan Matz, head chef at Ashford Castle, Cong, Co Mayo, was named as the Chef of the Year, while the renowned MacNean House & Bistro in Blacklion, Co Cavan, claimed the title of Restaurant of the Year.