Big Wins For Clare Hotels At Irish Hotel Awards

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. 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. Photo (c) Irish Hotel Awards