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TWO Kerry pubs have won regional categories in the Irish Pub Awards 2019.
Mike the Pies in Listowel and JM Reidy’s in Killarney will now go forward to the National Awards Final on November 20 next in the RDS Concert Hall in Dublin.
The Listowel pub has been has been acknowledged as Best Music Pub in the South West Region and JM Reidy’s won Best Outdoor Space Category in the South West Region.
Mike The Pies is no stranger to winning accolades as it won the IMRO National Live Venue of the Year 2018, while JM Reidy’s won the Best Newcomer award at the ‘Bar of The Year awards back in August.
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All 63 regional winners will be showcased as best in class in their region and will receive a prize package of management training to help them progress their business further.
All regional winners will also avail of comprehensive media coverage including a profile piece in a special Awards Supplement in the Irish Independent on the day of the Awards Presentation on 20th November next.
The Irish Pub Awards have enjoyed substantial growth each year. President of VFI, Padraig McGann says: “The Irish Pub Awards have helped raise the profile of the Irish Pubs as a place to visit; enjoy good food and ‘craic’ with music and as a gathering place for locals and tourists alike”.
Now in its third year, the Irish Pub Awards, jointly presented by Licenced Vintners Association (LVA) and Vintners Federation Ireland (VFI), are acknowledged as the definitive industry standard and have gained recognition throughout the trade as a credible and comprehensive assessment of the best in Irish Pubs.
