2024 Award Winners BUSINESS HOTEL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024

The Horse & Jockey Hotel, Horse & Jockey, Co Tipperary

Once discovered, few would travel between Cork and Dublin without a stop at the Horse & Jockey and there are good reasons for that. A hotel of many parts, this family-run four star is exceptionally well located for both business and leisure, with access to a wide area and many visitor attractions, including Cahir Castle, the Rock of Cashel, Cashel Blue Cheese Visitor Experience and The Apple Farm at Cahir. Owned by the Egan family since 1986, the original 250 year old pub remains the beating heart of what is now a substantial hotel providing excellent amenities. The location is ideal for business meetings and events, and the accommodation and all facilities have been developed imaginatively over the years to cater well for differing markets - and, unlike many newer hotels, this is a place with heart and a real sense of place. Pride in the county's equestrian prowess is seen all around, for example, and – as Taste of Tipperary producers network members - also the area's outstanding local produce. Being close to a major motorway junction and with plenty of parking, ease of access is a boon for all, especially business guests who come from all over Ireland to avail of the wide range of impressive meeting and conferencing facilities offered for all sizes of groups, including an auditorium for 200 delegates. A remarkable place, with every visitor's needs considered, good food and - especially - caring owners and staff who make every guest feel welcome.