THE Church restaurant in Skibbereen has been named Ireland’s Best Restaurant at the Good Food Ireland Awards.
The prestigious eatery shares the title with The Lemon Tree restaurant in Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
The winners of the coveted hospitality awards were announced at the K Club in Co Kildare, with finalists across 18 categories.
The awards, sponsored by FBD Insurance, received record nominations ahead of the organisation’s 20th anniversary in 2026 and recognise businesses in agri-food, drink and tourism hospitality that prioritise local sourcing, provenance and sustainability.
An independent panel of experts, including Susan Kerr, Margaret Jeffares, Tom O’Connell, Detta Melia, Kevin Shannon, John Wilson and Maurice Keller, conducted onsite mystery inspections and assessments to select the shortlisted entries under the theme Rooted in Taste.
Backed by Trust. The panel evaluates based on sustainability, ethical practices, community support and innovation.
Pictured are delighted sisters Regina Daly and Christina Murphy with their award.