The RDS was transformed into a celebration of all things Dublin last night for 98FM’s Best of Dublin Awards 2017 with Renault Belgard and Michael Grant Renault.
Out of 80 finalists, 16 winners took home a coveted 98FM Best of Dublin Award for their outstanding contribution to the capital.
After almost 800,000 votes, it's almost time to find out the winners in 98FM's #BestOfDublin Awards 2017! 😆 pic.twitter.com/bUxi3ZwjNy
— 98FM (@98FM) May 23, 2017
This year has been our biggest yet with almost 800,000 votes cast. Thanks to everyone for championing their favourite people and places in the city over the past month.
The winners were announced by 98FM presenters including Cooper and Luke, Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon and Dara Quilty and top Blogger, Faces by Grace.
BEST BAR - The Confession Box, Marlborough St
BEST BREAKFAST - White Moose Café, Phibsborough
BEST BUTCHER - Troys Butchers, Moore St
BEST SALON – Beautique Beauty Salon Walkinstown
BEST SPORTS CLUB – Corduff Football Club, Blanchardstown
BEST TAKEAWAY – Angelo's Takeaway, Ballymun
BEST BARBER – Hairlough Barbers, Clondalkin
BEST BUS DRIVER – Dave Connolly, Routes 27 & 77a
BEST COFFEE – The Grind, Howth
BEST GYM – Ger Conroy Fitness, Mulhuddart
BEST RESTAURANT – Ruby's Bar & Grill, Swords
BEST SHOP – Designer Exchange, Dawson St
BEST SPORTS PERSON – Philly McMahon, Ballymun Kickhams & Dublin
BEST TAXI DRIVER – Marcus Richardson
BEST DUB - Brendan O'Carroll. His daughter and star of Mrs. Brown's Boys Fiona O'Carroll collected the award on his behalf.
Thank you so much @98FM for the honor of best Dub. Means a lot to this proud Dub and proud Finglas man â¤ï¸
— Brendan O'Carroll (@brendanMrsBrown) May 24, 2017
DUBLIN HERO - David Kelly, Paramedic, Loughlinstown
Paramedic David Kelly from Loughlinstown has picked up the Dublin Hero Award 🥇🚑 ðŸ‘ðŸ»#BestOfDublin pic.twitter.com/7jEl5k7gnX
— 98FM (@98FM) May 23, 2017
Well done to all of our #DublinHeros on stage at the #BestofDublin awards! 🅠pic.twitter.com/K2cGh7Hchq
— 98FM (@98FM) May 23, 2017