Dingle has been named the Top Foodie Town in Ireland.
The West Kerry town was chosen from a shortlist of 10 finalists at the Irish Restaurant Awards last night.
The ‘Foodie Town of Ireland’ award recognised Dingle for actively promoting itself through joint activities such as food festivals, gourmet trails and farmers’ markets as well as great dining experiences.
Also at the awards Kilkenny's Campagne was named best restaurant in the country and Neven Maguire of Macnean House was selected as best chef.
The nine runners up in ‘Foodie Towns’ of Ireland:
Town/Destination |
County |
|
Region |
Cork City |
Cork |
|
Munster |
Westport & Clew Bay Area |
Mayo |
|
Connaught |
Galway City |
Galway |
|
Connaught |
Howth |
Dublin |
|
Leinster |
Kilkenny |
Kilkenny |
|
Leinster |
Kinsale |
Cork |
|
Munster |
Lisdoonvarna- Gateway to the Burren |
Clare |
|
Munster |
Loop Head Peninsula |
Clare |
|
Munster |
Sligo Town |
Sligo |
|
Connaught |