Winners react to the results of last night's IMRO Live Music Venue Awards

Celebrating Ireland's vibrant and ever-growing live music scene, the IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards were held at Twenty Two, Dublin last night, February 11.

As well as featuring stunning performances from Soda Blonde, Alex Gough and ELM, the triumphant night saw awards presented to some of the country's most exciting and committed live music venues.

In the wake of the results, some of the worthy winners have taken to social media to share their reactions.

The 3Arena in Dublin, who took home the prestigious Hot Press Live Music Venue Award, expressed their "thanks to all of you voted for us".

Thanks to all of you who voted for us. Delighted to have won the @hotpress Live Venue of the Year award last night. pic.twitter.com/7vFZZayFz5

— 3Arena (@3ArenaDublin) February 12, 2020

Listowel venue Mike The Pies won IMRO's Munster Live Music Venue of the Year Award – as well as Hot Press's Hottest Gig of The Year award for their Fontaines D.C. gig last December.

Mike the Pies just won Hot Press “Hottest Gig of the Year” for Fontaines D.C. gig last December. Thanks a million Hot Press pic.twitter.com/hlPmDLMuQK

— MikethePies (@MikethePies) February 11, 2020

Mike the Pies just Won IMRO Munster Venue of the year.. Unbelievable.. Thanks to everyone for the support.. pic.twitter.com/bMMycO7NTt

— MikethePies (@MikethePies) February 11, 2020

Galway's iconic Róisin Dubh also went home with two awards – the Live Music Venue of the Year Award for Connacht and a special commendation from Hot Press "for being the real Capital of Culture in Galway over the past 20 years or so".

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Flying the flag for Cork, Coughlan's was awarded the IMRO National Live Venue of the Year.

Amazed and humbled
Massive love to every band we work with and each and every audience member @IMROireland @hotpress https://t.co/YCLOSOzmUC

— Coughlan's Live (@CoughlansLive) February 12, 2020

Ah lads - take an absolute bow!!! @CoughlansLive. You honestly could not work with a venue that cares more about the music in that venue. @QuietLightsFest in particular can never fully repay ye for the help. LEGENDS. https://t.co/Rd5zBmGmOQ

— Jonathan Pearson (@jonlikesjumpers) February 11, 2020

Íontas Theatre in Castleblayney, Co.Monaghan, were the winners of Ulster's Venue of the Year.

We’ve only gone and done it pic.twitter.com/bKaRDGtd9E

— Íontas Theatre (@iontastheatre) February 11, 2020

Congratulations @iontastheatre on a terrific achievement. A worthy recipient! This is a superb local venue with wonderful staff. Enjoy the celebrations 👏🎉 https://t.co/BddZWz2uTY

— CastleblayneyCollege (@CblayneyCollege) February 12, 2020

See the full list of last night's winners here.