Rally fans heading to Killarney this November for the iconic Killarney Historic Rally can look forward to top-tier off-stage entertainment alongside the action.
The O’Donoghue Ring Collection—the family-run hospitality group behind headline sponsor the Killarney Towers Hotel—has secured an impressive eight nominations at the prestigious Bar of the Year Awards 2026.
Selected from more than 1,000 entries nationwide, three of the group’s flagship venues across Killarney have made the shortlist ahead of the Dublin awards ceremony on August 24.
O’Donoghue Ring Collection 2026 Finalists
- Café du Parc: Hotel Bar of the Year & Hotel Cocktail Bar of the Year
- Pig’s Lane: Innovative Bar of the Year, Best Designed Bar/Inside Space, Cocktail Bar of the Year, Whiskey Bar of the Year & Cocktail Bartender of the Year (Aušrinė Kikilytė)
- The Kenmare Rooms (Killarney Avenue Hotel): Bar Food of the Year
The shortlist recognises the town centre group’s focus on high-quality Irish food, innovative cocktail design, and outstanding guest service.
With headquarters at the Killarney Towers Hotel serving as the rally’s central hub, the impressive national recognition guarantees rally competitors, service crews, and traveling fans an exceptional hospitality setup both on and off the stages come November.
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