Gerry Kirwan
Gerry Kirwan | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | Head chef at The Commons Restaurant, earning a Michelin star in 1994 |
Gerry Kirwan is a distinguished Irish chef who gained recognition as the head chef at the Michelin-starred The Commons Restaurant located on St. Stephen's Green in Dublin, Ireland. He was responsible for earning the establishment its Michelin star in 1994.
In 1990, Kirwan was employed in Jeddah, but due to the instability caused by the First Gulf War, he returned to Ireland. Upon his return, he joined The Commons Restaurant and successfully achieved its Michelin star that same year. Soon after, he departed to establish his own dining venue in Athlone, which he operated until its closure in 1996 before transitioning to a position at the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork.
Between the 2009 and 2011 ski seasons, Kirwan was engaged at The Lodge in Zermatt, Switzerland.
Awards
- Michelin star 1994 - The Commons Restaurant