A celebrity chef from Cavan has been honoured at a prestigious restaurant award ceremony.
The All-Ireland final of the 2025 Irish Restaurant Awards took place at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin, where over 1,000 of the country's top hospitality professionals celebrated the finest Irish food and drink.
Blacklion native and renowned chef, Neven Maguire, received the Outstanding Achievement Award, which recognised his contribution to Irish food and hospitality.
Funds are raised for chosen charity causes at the final of the Irish Restaurant Award every year.
Speaking on the night, President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Seán Collender, highlighted the importance of acknowledging the work of hospitality professionals, at a time when the industry 'continues to face significant challenges.'
Chef Neven Maguire says it's all about working as a team:
