This tall, narrow pub in Clonmel is packed with “artefacts of bygone days”, in short a mini-museum - but one with a giant screen which is discreetly hidden around the corner, for watching matches.
Upstairs (and there are a lot of them, thi ... more...
With its lush parklands, mature woodlands and a proper little narrow gauge steam railway winding through the grounds, Oakfield Park is a wonderful place to visit - and it's just a 15 minute drive from Letterkenny.
The 100-acre demesne is a beautiful s ... more...
In trendy East Belfast - although well out on the Stormont end of Upper Newtownards Road (A20) - this Austrailian inspired café took Belfast's casual dining scene by storm when it opened in 2015 and, thanks to its success a sister restaurant has ... more...
Chef Michael Smith opened Darwin’s in 2005 and, having a direct supply of meat from the family butchers, soon gained a reputation for its quality steaks as well as friendly service.
Outside, there are a couple of tables behind an awning for smok ... more...
Delahunt is a thing of rare beauty – a new restaurant in an old building that looks beautiful and serves beautiful food. Opened in a landmark Victorian grocers, the elegant building oozes charm and character outside and in.
Owner Darren Free's s ... more...
Established in 2010 - a long time ago in the restaurant industry, as empires are built and dissolve, fads come and go - this modern chef-owned bistro in historic Camden Market has stood the test of time.
Known for reliable cooking and good value ... more...
The Belfast city centre branch of Avoca is the ninth store in Ireland for the renowned Wicklow-based homeware, fashion and food company, who also have a US outlet in Annapolis, Maryland.
The Belfast store is between Donegall Place and the popular Vict ... more...
Chocoholics taking the N4 (Westport road) up to Mayo or Sligo should make a point of building in a caffeine fix (and some healthy home-made food) at Ruth McGarry-Quinn’s relaxed modern café in Longford Town.
For not only do they f ... more...
A first for this famous Ring of Kerry village, local man Eoin Moriarty opened this boutique-style hotel, Sea Lodge Waterville, in June 2015.
Both Eoin and his sister Sharon Fitzgerald, who is the Manager, have happy childhood memories of summers ... more...
Since the 1950s, the Wheelock family's fruit farm near Enniscorthy has been a trusted local supplier of quality fruit, especially the famous Wexford strawberries. But it's been all change since 2018, when Cyril and Margaret Wheelock reinvented the ... more...