The McKennas' Guides, formerly known for sponsorship reasons as the Bridgestone Guides, are independent guides to Irish food and hospitality sponsored by

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. Written and edited by John McKenna and his wife Sally since 1989, the guides have won André Simon,

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and Slow Food awards. Prints include the ''Bridgestone Irish Food Guide'', The ''Bridgestone 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland 2011'' and The ''Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland 2010''. The lists of places to eat have been published by the ''

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''. Restaurants named in these lists display plaques noting this achievement.

John & Sally McKenna

John McKenna and Sally McKenna have compiled the guide books since 1989. In the 1990's they presented a food show for

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, "McKenna's Ireland". They have 3 children. They live near

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, in

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