2023 Award Winners INNOVATION AWARD 2023


Mountain View Ballyhale Co Kilkenny


Mountain View Ballyhale Co Kilkenny

As lock-down projects go, what the O'Neill family have done on their 120-acre Kilkenny farm is epic by any standards. Siblings Bee O’Grady and Michael O’Neill are the driving forces behind the aptly named third generation enterprise, which enjoys a truly rural setting in rolling hills with wonderful views across miles of the region's famous farmland. Originally their parents’ farm – and opened as a golf course 30 years ago – it now offers an astonishing range of experiences, including an alternative wedding and events venue, a boutique (dog friendly) glamping village, a (seasonal) weekly farmers' market and a panoramic restaurant, The Greenhouse, where well known Head Chef Rory Nolan (recently of Kilkenny’s former Anocht restaurant) creates beautiful seasonally led menus showcasing local produce. Sustainability is at the heart of everything they do here, and what a gem of a place it is.


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Mountain View & The Greenhouse Restaurant

Co. Kilkenny, South East
Farmers/Country Market / Food Market / Restaurant / Street Food
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner
As lock-down projects went, what the O'Neill family did on their 120-acre Kilkenny farm was epic by any standards. Siblings Bee O’Grady and Michael O’Neill are the driving forces behind the aptly-named third generation enterprise, which enj ...


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