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Padraig Conroy of McDonnell’s Bar after winning Pub of the Year for Mayo at the Irish Restaurant Awards Connaught Regional Finals 2026. Credit: James King
A Belmullet pub has taken top honours at the Connaught finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2026, with Padraig Conroy of McDonnell’s Bar winning Pub of the Year for Mayo.
The awards ceremony took place at Knockranny House Hotel & Spa, bringing together leading figures from across the hospitality sector to celebrate excellence in food, drink and service throughout the province.
The Connaught regional awards are part of the wider Irish Restaurant Awards, which recognise outstanding restaurants, chefs, pubs and hospitality professionals across Ireland.
The event showcased the strength of the culinary scene across the west, with nominees from counties including Mayo, Galway, Sligo and Roscommon competing across a range of categories.
McDonnell’s Bar win marks a significant achievement for Belmullet, highlighting the quality and reputation of hospitality businesses in more rural parts of the county.
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The awards night was described as a celebration of Connacht’s vibrant food and hospitality industry, with organisers encouraging attendees to come together to recognise the “very best” the region has to offer.
Winners from the regional finals will now progress to the national stage of the awards later this year.
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