Events
We want to meet and listen to you all across the island of Ireland
Branch Meetings
Each year our CEO Adrian Cummins travels around to every county meeting members of the Restaurants Association of Ireland. This is an opportunity to update you in person on how the Association is representing you and your business and an opportunity for us to hear local concerns and issues impacting the Restaurant and Hospitality Sector and their business.
These vital meetings inform our lobbying plan for the coming months, contribute to our various submissions and form our PreBudget Submission Asks.
Foodie Destinations
Foodie Destinations is an initiative by the Restaurants Association of Ireland which celebrates Ireland’s unique and wonderful food offerings and encourages local food tourism initiatives across the country. The ‘Foodie Destinations’ competition will see towns, villages, regions and communities from all over the country battle it out to be named Ireland’s top destination for a foodie experience.
The Irish Restaurant Awards
The Irish Restaurant Awards showcase the true talent that Ireland’s hospitality industry has to offer by acknowledging outstanding performers in the sector. Growing steadily from its humble beginnings back in 2009, the awards are now a five-month long process consisting of online public nominations, judging panels, mystery guest inspections and regional and national events.
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Charity Golf Day & President's Dinner 2026
We are delighted to share that the Restaurants Association of Ireland will be hosting our 2026 Charity Golf Day & President’s Dinner on Monday October 19th in Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort, Co. Wicklow.
This year’s Charity Golf Day is in aid of The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. Jack and Jill is a nationwide charity that funds and provides up to 100 hours per month of in-home nursing care and respite support to families caring for children, up to the age of seven, with severe learning disability often associated with complex medical needs.
The day will begin with a networking breakfast reception, followed by a shotgun start for 18 holes of golf. Our annual President’s Dinner will take place following this, where the Prize Giving Ceremony will also take place.
Spaces for this event are limited. Golf team packages and President’s Dinner Only tickets are both available to purchase.
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