The late Jurgen and Aine Schwalm took on this atmospheric 17th century inn in the highest village in the Wicklow Hills in 1980 and their caring hands-on management, backed up by dedicated long-serving staff, has earned this unique bar and restaurant a ... more...
During the three centuries that this extraordinary place has been in the Leslie family it has changed remarkably little - and its fascinating history intrigues guests as much as the unique features of Castle Leslie as they find it today.
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This substantial hotel at the heart of Lahinch has had stylish refurbishment to the ground floor and this upgrade was continued to include many of the hotel’s bedrooms more recently. Co-owners John and Bríd O'Meara - well known for their h ... more...
From the moment you turn off the busy Nenagh - Borrisokane road, you enter a time warp. Margaret (née Mounsey) and David Mackenzie's home, Ashley Park, is one of those beautiful 18th century houses where all is elegance and comfort.
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Sea, sand and superb cuisine - that’s the promise at four-star Ocean Sands Hotel in Enniscrone, and there's much more too. Whether for family holidays, two-some getaways, weddings or other occasions, this newly refurbished owner-run hotel overloo ... more...
This deservedly popular Italian restaurant is part of an attractive off-street complex in the centre of Oranmore, which includes (in common ownership) The Coach House Hotel and a bar/bistro where a shorter version of the Basilico menu is served, offeri ... more...
This famous hotel has an attractive exterior, with its name emblazoned in blue and white stained glass above the entrance and flags fluttering on poles, giving it a cosmopolitan look. Since 2004 this landmark hotel has been in the caring ownership of t ... more...
The O’Crowley family has owned this characterful bar and restaurant since 1979: it’s always been a friendly, well-run place and, although it can be very busy at times, their reputation for good food is generally well-deserved.
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Carrick-on-Shannon is blessed with plenty of choice when it comes to good restaurants, but the lively two-storey Buffalo Boy Steakhouse & Gastro Bar offers something something unique to the town.
A younger half-sibling to Sam Hanifa's renown ... more...
Tens of thousands of members have joined GIY (Grow it Yourself), in Ireland and abroad, since its inception in 2009, and its development and spheres of influence seem to know no bounds.
Man on a mission Michael Kelly is the driving force behind the ... more...