Anyone visiting Sligo should make a point of calling into the magnificently traditional Lyons Department Store, in business since 1835 and still with its original shopfront. It’s a joy to find a quirky owner-run store these days and, on the first ... more...
Situated in what was once the stables and dairy of Kilkenny Castle - and overlooking the craft courtyard - the deservedly popular first floor restaurant is situated above temptations of a different sort, on display in the famous craft shop.
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A mecca for lovers of sourdough breads and patisserie, a visit to Sarah Richards's brilliant little bakery in the centre of Tramore is worth planning a journey around if you're in the area.
Sarah's story is one of best laid plans and all that. A gradu ... more...
Just a short hop up Pier Road from the harbour, Ronnie and Caroline Blake's smartly presented business is a favourite Rathmullan destination for those in the know. If you happen on it by chance, the clean-lined confident frontage and bold signage will ... more...
The seafront tends to claim the attention of visitors to this small resort town as its shore road, which is part of a scenic lough and mountain drive (A2), commands impressive views over Carlingford Lough. But it is well worth looking beyond the seafro ... more...
In a great location at the side of Castlecourt shopping centre, the name of this popular daytime café/restaurant may be misleading (the food isn’t Central American), but the Cuban style décor is very pleasing.
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Formerly a bank, Peter Greany and Maeve Moore's popular café is in a three-storey building on Parliament Street, with classic black railings and a lovely Georgian doorway - a fine setting for a good business.
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One of Dublin's most desirable addresses, especially for business guests, this discreetly luxurious Dublin hotels a gem of a place - an oasis of calm just a couple of minutes walk from Grafton Street.
A ground floor bar, lounge and restaurant all link ... more...
A marriage of excellence, creativity and flair, Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen is the most extraordinary restaurant in Ireland at the moment. Bringing together two of the biggest names in fine dining, Ross Lewis and Mickael Viljanen, formerly of the G ... more...
Easy to spot with its white walls and beautiful hanging baskets - and the cast iron farm gates wide open in a welcoming, “Come say Hello”, type of way - cheesemaker Helen Finnegan's café is at Knockdrinna Farm on the main street of ... more...