{"id":664019,"date":"2026-10-24T12:08:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T12:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/664019\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T12:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T12:08:21","slug":"double-celebration-for-central-hotel-donegal-at-irish-hotel-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/664019\/","title":{"rendered":"Double celebration for Central Hotel Donegal at Irish Hotel Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are double celebrations at the Central Hotel Donegal after the popular Donegal Town hotel enjoyed outstanding success at the Irish Hotel Awards 2026, taking home two prestigious awards.<\/p>\n<p>The Central Hotel was crowned Best 3 Star Hotel in Ulster, while its very own Victor Nwamkwo received the fantastic honour of being named Best Kitchen Porter in Ulster.<\/p>\n<p>These latest accolades mark another proud moment for the hotel, recognising its continued commitment to exceptional hospitality, outstanding customer service and the dedication of the people who make it all possible.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the heart of Donegal Town, overlooking Donegal Bay, the Central Hotel has long been a favourite among visitors and locals alike. The awards further strengthen its reputation as one of the region&#8217;s leading hospitality destinations.<\/p>\n<p>General Manager Breda Haden (n\u00e9e Bonner), originally from Ballybofey, expressed her delight at the recognition:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are absolutely thrilled to receive these awards. Being named Best 3 Star Hotel in Ulster is a fantastic achievement and a wonderful recognition of the dedication, passion and hard work of our entire team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are also incredibly proud of Victor on being named Best Kitchen Porter in Ulster. Victor is a valued member of our team, and it is wonderful to see his hard work and commitment recognised at this level.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and these awards are a reflection of the tremendous effort they put in every single day. We are also incredibly grateful to our loyal guests and the local community for their continued support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-655449 in-content-img not-prose w-full\" height=\"1024\" width=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792843700_346_double-celebration-for-central-hotel-donegal-at-irish-hotel-awards.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-serif font-normal text-base leading-6 text-tertiary not-prose\"> Central Hotel staff member Victor Nwamkwo was crowned Best Kitchen Porter in Ulster.<\/p>\n<p>A special recognition for Victor Nwamkwo<\/p>\n<p>The hotel is particularly delighted to celebrate the individual achievement of Victor Nwamkwo, whose award highlights the vital role played by kitchen porters in the hospitality industry.<\/p>\n<p>Working behind the scenes, kitchen porters are an essential part of any successful hotel kitchen, helping to ensure the smooth running of food service and supporting the wider culinary team.<\/p>\n<p>Victor&#8217;s recognition as Best Kitchen Porter in Ulster is a tremendous personal achievement and a proud moment for his colleagues throughout the Central Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>His award also highlights the importance of recognising the dedication and contribution of every department within the hospitality industry.<\/p>\n<p>An exciting season ahead at the Central Hotel<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-sans font-semibold text-xl md:text-[30px] leading-9 text-primary w-full\">\n        You may also be interested in\n    <\/p>\n<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.donegaldaily.com\/lead-stories\/red-marine-weather-warning-issued-for-donegal-as-storm-boelo-approaches-655554\" class=\"block w-2\/5 shrink-0\" aria-label=\"Red marine weather warning issued for Donegal as Storm Boelo approaches\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/red-marine-weather-warning-issued-for-donegal-as-storm-boelo-approaches.png\" class=\"max-w-full w-full h-full object-contain relative z-10\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\"  alt=\"Red marine weather warning issued for Donegal as Storm Boelo approaches\" \/><\/p>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.donegaldaily.com\/news\/reminder-clocks-go-back-tonight-as-daylight-saving-time-ends-655547\" class=\"block w-2\/5 shrink-0\" aria-label=\"Reminder: Clocks go back tonight as Daylight Saving Time ends!\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reminder-clocks-go-back-tonight-as-daylight-saving-time-ends.jpg\" class=\"max-w-full w-full h-full object-contain relative z-10\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\"  alt=\"Reminder: Clocks go back tonight as Daylight Saving Time ends!\" \/><\/p>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>As the hotel celebrates its latest success, there is plenty more to look forward to, with an exciting programme of entertainment and festive events planned for the months ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can look forward to a hilarious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralhoteldonegal.com\/home\/faulty-towers-the-dining-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fawlty Towers-themed dinner experience<\/a> on Sunday 25th October, bringing the chaos, comedy and unforgettable characters of the much-loved sitcom to life for an evening of laughter and entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Country music fans are also in for a treat with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralhoteldonegal.com\/home\/sheer-luck-holmes-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dolly Parton Tribute Night<\/a> on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. Featuring the country music legend&#8217;s greatest hits, plenty of singalong favourites and a special Dollyoke experience, the evening promises plenty of fun. Guests are encouraged to dress up as Dolly, with fantastic prizes for the best dressed.<\/p>\n<p>The festive celebrations will continue with the hotel&#8217;s Christmas Party Night on Saturday, 12 December 2026, featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralhoteldonegal.com\/home\/christmas-party-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Live Forever \u2013 Oasis Tribute<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can enjoy a fantastic street food party experience followed by live entertainment from one of the most exciting Oasis tribute acts, performing some of the biggest anthems from the legendary Manchester band.<\/p>\n<p>With great food, live music and a lively festive atmosphere, the evening promises to be one of the highlights of the Christmas party season in Donegal Town.<\/p>\n<p>These events reflect the Central Hotel&#8217;s continued commitment to providing great entertainment and memorable experiences for both local customers and visitors to the area.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing a tradition of hospitality<\/p>\n<p>The Central Hotel prides itself on delivering a warm Donegal welcome, combining comfortable accommodation, excellent dining, leisure facilities and genuine Irish hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>The latest awards add to the hotel&#8217;s growing list of achievements and reinforce its commitment to its well-known motto:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;3 Star Hotel, 5 Star Service.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With two prestigious awards to celebrate and an exciting line-up of events ahead, the management and staff look forward to continuing to welcome guests from across Ireland and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>For special offers, event and accommodation bookings and more, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralhoteldonegal.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">www.centralhoteldonegal.com<\/a> or call +353 (0) 74 972 1027<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are double celebrations at the Central Hotel Donegal after the popular Donegal Town hotel enjoyed outstanding success&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":664020,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[72,61,60],"class_list":["post-664019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-business","tag-ie","tag-ireland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/664019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=664019"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/664019\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/664020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=664019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=664019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=664019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}