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DURTY Nelly’s has been named the winner of the Best Tourist Pub in the South West Region at the Irish Pub Awards.
The Irish Pub Awards are run jointly by the Licensed Vintners Association and the Vintners Federation of Ireland.
President of the VFI, Paul Moynihan, said: “The Irish Pub Awards is firmly established as the pre-eminent awards in our sector. The awards have helped raise the national profile of our fantastic pubs across the entire country.
“The awards showcase the best of the best and I’m delighted that so many great venues are getting the recognition they deserve.
“We all know our pubs are a unique part of Irish culture and remain the best place for locals and tourists alike to come together.”
Chair of the LVA, Alison Kealy added, “The collaboration between VFI and LVA is core to the success of the Irish Pub Awards. They play a big part in acknowledging the part publicans play in employing people across Ireland, investing in their premises and in acknowledging the wonderful contribution pubs make to Irish social culture.”
Owen Ryan
Owen Ryan has been a journalist with the Clare Champion since 2007, having previously worked for a number of other regional titles in Limerick, Galway and Cork.
