LATEST: Popular Tipperary hotel wins gold medal at Virgin Media awards

Cashel Palace, the iconic five-star Palladian manor nestled in the heart of Ireland, proudly announces its remarkable success at the Virgin Media Gold Medal Hotel Awards held last night.

Bringing home three accolades back to Cashel in total, the hotel was awarded a Gold Medal for 'Ireland’s Best Five Star Breakfast', a Silver Medal for 'Ireland’s Best Five Star Hotel', and a Silver Medal for 'Best Fine Dining Hotel'.

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These accolades reinforce Cashel Palace’s reputation as a destination of exceptional luxury and culinary distinction, where heritage meets modern indulgence and timeless elegance.

Speaking on the achievement, Adriaan Bartels, General Manager of Cashel Palace, commented: "This recognition is a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team. To be acknowledged not only for our world-class breakfast featuring some of Tipperary's finest produce, but also as one of Ireland’s finest five-star and fine dining hotels is an honour we cherish deeply."

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Under the direction of Director of Culinary Stephen Hayes, Cashel Palace’s culinary offering celebrates the bounty of the surrounding Golden Vale, crafting refined modern Irish cuisine that champions local provenance and seasonal sustainability.

With panoramic views of the Rock of Cashel, a range of award-winning restaurants, tranquil spa and 42 well-appointed bedrooms, the hotel continues to attract locals and discerning travellers from around the globe, and well-positioned to welcome new international guests to Tipperary on the back of Lonely Planet's glowing recommendation as a "Must-Visit Destination" for 2026.