This page names who runs 8 leading hotels and 3 leading restaurants in Ireland, each with a dated source. It is part of the full record of who runs the world's best hotels and who leads the world's best restaurants, and is updated every week.
Last updated 10 November 2026.
Hotels in Ireland
| Hotel | General manager | Executive chef |
|---|---|---|
| Ballyfin DemesneBallyfin | Kasia Riebandt (source, 25 September 2025) | Richard Picard-Edwards |
| The Cashel PalaceCashel | Adriaan Bartels (source, October 2026) | Stephen Hayes |
| Ashford CastleCong | Niall Rochford (source, 12 October 2023) | Liam Finnegan |
| Adare ManorCounty Limerick | Brendan O'Connor (source, 20 October 2026) | Michael (Mike) Tweedie |
| The MerrionDublin | Peter MacCann (source, September 2026) | Ed Cooney |
| The Hawthorn by Galway Bay - A Virtuoso Preview PropertyGalway | John Keating (source, June 2026) | Cedric Bottarlini |
| Park Hotel KenmareKenmare | Grace O'Connor (source, 6 October 2025) | James O'Sullivan |
| Sheen Falls LodgeKenmare | Brian Loughnane (source, October 2026) | Mark Treacy |
Restaurants in Ireland
| Restaurant | Chef |
|---|---|
| LiathBlackrock, Dublin | Damien Grey (source, April 2026) |
| Chapter One by Mickael ViljanenDublin | Mickael Viljanen (source, October 2026) |
| Patrick GuilbaudDublin | Guillaume Lebrun (source, 19 May 2026) |
The lists covered and how each name is confirmed are set out on the two main pages. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.