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The team at the Celtic Ross Hotel was delighted to attend the 2025 Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards, held at The Galmont Hotel & Spa on 27th January 2026. It was a lovely evening celebrating the people, places, and passion behind Ireland’s hospitality, food, and tourism industry.

We’re very proud to share that the Celtic Ross Hotel received the Bronze Award for Breakfast, placing third out of 16 participants in a highly competitive category. It’s a wonderful nod to the care, consistency, and small details that go into our breakfast service every morning.

A Proud Moment for Our Team

The Gold Medal Awards are one of the most respected events in the hospitality calendar, so to be recognised alongside so many great businesses and to come home with an award means a great deal to us.

This Bronze Award belongs to our brilliant team. From the kitchen, where fresh, locally sourced ingredients are treated with care, to front of house, where every guest is greeted with warmth and ease, it reflects the pride everyone takes in helping guests start their day well.

Award-Winning Breakfasts Inspired by Rosscarbery

Our Bronze Award for Breakfast is about more than good cooking. It reflects our love of local produce, seasonal ingredients, and breakfast dishes inspired by Rosscarbery and the wider West Cork area.

Each morning, our kitchen team makes the most of what’s close to home, working with trusted local suppliers to create breakfasts that are comforting, full of flavour, and made with care.

Supporting local suppliers has always been at the heart of our breakfast philosophy. By sourcing ingredients close to home, we can serve fresher, better-tasting food while also supporting the farmers and producers who make West Cork such a special place.

That strong connection to our region is what makes breakfast at the Celtic Ross Hotel feel a little different and we’re delighted to see it recognised on a national stage.

If you're staying with us, continue your culinary experience at the Kingfisher Bar & Bistro, where local flavours and relaxed West Cork dining come together throughout the day.

Proud to Represent Rosscarbery

As a family-run hotel in Rosscarbery, West Cork, it means a lot to represent our region on a national stage. West Cork is known for its quality produce, strong sense of place, and genuine hospitality and this award shines a light on the talent and passion that exist right here in our local community.

To learn more about the heritage and people who shape our community, explore our story in Celebrating 50 Remarkable Years of Hubbert’s in Rosscarbery.

Thank You

We’d like to thank Virgin Media Business and the Gold Medal Awards team for a memorable evening at The Galmont Hotel & Spa. Most of all, we want to thank our fantastic staff, loyal guests, and supportive local community. Your encouragement and support make moments like this possible.

We look forward to welcoming guests to the Celtic Ross Hotel, where award-winning breakfasts and easy, authentic West Cork hospitality are always part of the experience.