Five Kilkenny hospitality employers awarded ‘Great Place to Work’ status

Five Kilkenny hospitality employers have made the cut to be named amongst Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality in 2025.

Newpark Hotel Kilkenny, Pembroke Kilkenny and Mount Juliet Estate are listed alongside the iNUA Hotel Collection (Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel) and PREM Group (Hoban Hotel Kilkenny).

For Newpark Hotel Kilkenny, the honour comes as the hotel recently marked a milestone of over 1,000 years of combined staff service, recognising the loyalty and dedication of its long-serving team.

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Mary O’Neill, People & Culture Manager at Newpark Hotel, said “people are the heart of everything we do.”

“These awards are a reflection of the culture we’ve built - and most importantly, the people who make Newpark such a special place to work,” she added.

Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality, compiled by Great Place to Work Ireland, celebrates hotels dedicated to the innovative, customer focused, high performing, and forward-thinking cultures developed by hotels within Ireland's dynamic hospitality industry.

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Based on extensive employee feedback, with over 8,000 hospitality employees invited to participate in the survey over the past year, this recognition highlights the organisations paving the way for a more supportive and sustainable future for hospitality in Ireland.

In an industry renowned for its demanding pace and intense customer focus, these organisations demonstrate how prioritising employee wellbeing directly enhances the guest experience.

By championing staff development, equitable rewards, and a culture of trust and appreciation, they foster workplaces where employees take pride in delivering memorable service — securing a powerful competitive advantage and driving long-term growth.

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The aim is to highlight employers who are committed to creating an outstanding work environment.

Using the global standard Best Workplaces methodology as its basis, this recognition for these five Kilkenny employers will serve as a key differentiator to highlight these organisations as employers of choice in an increasingly competitive talent market.

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