Donegal trio delighted to win at prestigious Georgina Campbell awards

A trio of Donegal establishments said they were honoured and delighted to have been granted awards at the prestigious Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards.

Lough Eske Castle, outside of Donegal Town, and Dunfanaghy’s Breac House, and Ramelton’s The Blue Goat were the Donegal winners in 2026.

The Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards are the longest-running of their kind in Ireland, with over 40 years of history, and this year they were held at a gala at the InterContinental Hotel in Dublin.

Excellence is recognised across the country with winners selected through independent, year-round assessments by a team of experts who book anonymously and pay their bills like any other guest.

Lough Eske Castle was named the Best 5-Star Hotel of the Year in 2026. An online statement said: “We are honoured to have been named Best 5 Star Hotel of the Year at the Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards.

“Set among the woodlands of Donegal, Lough Eske Castle is a place shaped by its surroundings and by the people who welcome our guests each day. To receive this recognition following independent, anonymous assessment is especially meaningful.

“This award belongs to our entire team, whose care and attention bring each stay, celebration and dining experience to life. Thank you to Georgina Campbell and her team for this honour, and to our guests for allowing us to share this remarkable place with you.”

Dunfanaghy’s Breac House was awarded the Best Hideaway 2026 Award. An online post commented: “We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded best ‘Hideaway’ at.. The Georgina Campbell’s Irish Food & Hospitality Awards 2026.

“Thanks to our team, suppliers, local community and to our guests - without whom this would not be possible.”

Finally, the Blue Goat Ramelton were presented with the Atmospheric Destination Award 2026.

An online statement said: “We WON the Special Irish Hospitality Award 2026

“We’re absolutely delighted and incredibly proud to have won the Atmospheric Destination Award 2026 at the Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards!

“What a wonderful recognition for @thebluegoatramelton, and such an honour to be included among so many fantastic Irish food and hospitality businesses.

“A huge thank you to Georgina Campbell and her team for this incredible award, and to everyone who has supported us and helped make The Blue Goat what it is.

“We’re absolutely thrilled!”