Pa Hughes, Ines Kottnig, Gillian O'Brien, Lorcan O'Brien and Joseph and Mark Scott Lennon from the Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge celebrate winning ‘Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay – Leinster’ at the 36th Gold Medal Awards. Photo: Paul SherwoodRepresentatives the Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa celebrate their Silver medal in the Ireland’s Five Star Afternoon Tea Hotel category at the 36th Gold Medal Awards. Photo: Paul SherwoodPa Hughes, Ines Kottnig, Gillian O'Brien, Lorcan O'Brien and Joseph and Mark Scott Lennon from the Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge celebrate winning ‘Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay – Leinster’ at the 36th Gold Medal Awards. A contingent from the Woodenbridge Hotel – Ireland’s oldest hotel, dating back to 1608 – made the trip to Galway for the lavish ceremony at The Galmont Hotel & Spa, including owners and third-generation hoteliers Mark and Joseph Scott-Lennon. Pa Hughes, Ines Kottnig, Gillian O'Brien, Lorcan O'Brien and Joseph and Mark Scott Lennon from the Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge celebrate winning ‘Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay – Leinster’ at the 36th Gold Medal Awards.

Source: Irish Independent January 31, 2026 10:51 UTC