Clare’s hospitality sector is celebrating some fantastic national success at the 2026 Irish Hotel Awards.
Shannon Springs Hotel picked up three awards, including Best Four-Star Hotel, Best Airport Hotel and Best Hotel Bar, while Ennis’s Old Ground Hotel was named Best Local Hotel in Ireland.
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Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss the awards and what they mean for tourism in Clare were John Gavin, co-owner of Shannon Springs Hotel, and Allen Flynn, co-owner of the Flynn Hotel Collection.
You can listen to the full interview here:

