Irish hotels book 9 of the top 20 slots in travel magazine poll

Irish hotel resorts have taken the top two places and feature in nine of Europe’s 20 best in the latest survey by Condé Nast Traveler magazine.

The awards, which are chosen by Condé Nast Traveler readers, saw Irish resorts beat those in France, Italy, Greece, Switzerland and Britain.

The magazine’s Best Resorts in Europe: Readers’ Choice Awards 2014 put Sheen Falls in Kenmare, Co Kerry, at the top spot, closely followed by Ashford Castle in Cong, Co Mayo.