The Fáilte Ireland Tourist Bar Award.

Last year, over eight million overseas visitors travelled to Ireland while tourism employed some 250,000 paople and contributed over €6.5 billion in revenue earnings.

With visitors increasingly searching for an authentic Irish experience, the Irish pub is seen by Fáilte Ireland as the essential component in the overall success of the Irish tourism product.

This award recognises the important role bars the length and breadth of the country play in promoting the Irish tourism product and only the very best were included in this year's entry.