Two prestigious awards for leading Mayo hotel

The team at Knockranny House Hotel & Spa in Westport is delighted to have picked up two awards at the YesChef Awards 2023, with La Fougére Restaurant winning Luxury Hotel Restaurant of the Year and Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year in Connaught.

The ceremony, which took place at The Blackwater Suite at the Fairways Hotel in Dundalk, saw 500 guests across the hospitality industry come together to celebrate the achievements of their friends and colleagues.

Speaking after the announcement, Adrian Noonan, owner of Knockranny House Hotel, said he was very proud of the whole team, especially Head Chef Seamus Commons and Restaurant Manager Kinga Santa for their efforts to be acknowledged in this way.

“Seamus is truly passionate about using the highest quality ingredients in his cooking and serves beautiful dishes from his considered menu to all our guests.

"I’m so proud of Seamus and the whole team at La Fougére for the service they provide each day, it’s marvellous to see their efforts acknowledged with these two great awards.”

The team at Knockranny House Hotel prides itself on using the absolute best of what the local area has to offer, ensuring that the dishes are of the freshest quality and seasonality for their guests.

Owned and run by Adrian and Geraldine Noonan, Knockranny House Hotel & Spa is one of Ireland’s finest four star hotels with seasonal food paired with exceptional wines at the heart of any stay.

Set in secluded grounds on a hillside, the award-winning hotel stands proudly overlooking the picturesque town of Westport, where the hotel enjoys breathtaking views of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay’s islands to the west and the Nephin Mountains to the north.