Two of Lyrath Estate's best workers honoured at Irish Hospitality Institute Awards

Kilkenny's Lyrath Estates is proud to announce that two of its exceptional team members were honoured at the highly prestigious 2024 Irish Hospitality Institute Awards.

The event, which took place on Thursday, November 28, in the Clayton Hotel, Dublin, saw Orla O'Keeffe, a Conference and Events Manager, awarded 'Conference and Events Manager of the Year', and Nicola Walsh, a Finance Manager, was honoured with 'Finance Manager of the Year.'

These are two major wins for the Paulstown Road hotel, which was recently named a 'Great Place to Work' for the second year in a row by Great Places to Work Ireland.

Nicola Walsh, who has been with the five-star hotel for 17 years, and Orla O’Keefe, who joined in 2022, are worthy winners and their awards reflect their dedication, expertise, and leadership with their industry.

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Sharing her delight at the wins, General Manager at Lyrath Estate, Emma-Jayne Eaton said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have both Nicola and Orla recognised for their exceptional contributions to Lyrath Estate, these awards are a testament to Nicola and Orla’s passion and commitment they show to our guests, suppliers and clients, improving and innovating our offering at Lyrath Estate each day,

"It is a pleasure to work with both of them and it is fantastic that they have been recognised in this way," she added.

These awards recognise outstanding individuals within the Irish hospitality industry, providing a unique opportunity to highlight and acknowledge the outstanding contributions of individuals who demonstrate dedication, professionalism, and exceptional service.

Nominated by colleagues or managers, winners are recognised for their commitment to their roles and receive well-deserved industry recognition in a room filled with hoteliers and industry colleagues from across the country.