One of Ireland's first seawater spa destinations, this famous hotel enjoys great views over the two ‘Blue Flag’ beaches at Inchydoney, which bring crowds to the area in summer, so many guests prefer it off-season.
Although architecturally ... more...
Hidden away next to the Aras an Uachtaráin Visitor Centre, you'll find the Phoenix Café. The modern building is sympathetic to the lush green surroundings and the first floor has a dramatic double height roof, floor to ceiling windows a ... more...
Visitors to this 2-million-year-old cave will see more than the amazing illuminated tunnels and waterfalls, for there is also much of interest to food lovers.
Cheese-making demonstrations show how the local Burren Gold cheese is made and, even if the ... more...
Near the cathedral in the centre of Thurles, proprietor Michael O’Dwyer is the third generation to operate a business from this property, where his parents and his grandfather before them operated a public house since the 1960s.
Now a modern apa ... more...
Baking/Bakery / Café / Character Pub / Pub / Restaurant
What could be better than nabbing a window seat in a 200-year-old pub looking out at stunning views of Sligo Bay and Knocknarea? Well, how about the fact that Austies also has a top-rate food and drink offering to boot?
Owners John and Lorna are the l ... more...
Known locally as Kelly’s and easily recognised as you go through the village by the huge lobster that seems to be crawling up the side of the building, the Kelly family’s cosy pub-restaurant is one of the county’s best-loved hostelrie ... more...
Carlow is one of Ireland’s loveliest counties yet - surprisingly, considering its convenience to the capital - perhaps also one of the most under the radar. But that may be a plus for visitors, who will find an idyllically lush and unspoilt place ... more...
Set in 500 acres of sub-tropical parkland, overlooking Kenmare Bay, this classic Victorian hotel is blessed with one of the most beautiful locations in Ireland. Originally one of the great old railway hotels, the Parknasilla Great Southern Hotel, it ha ... more...
La Maison is a bastion of French fun and flair in the middle of Dublin city.
The décor, the menu and the cooking at this Dublin restaurants so authentic that you’ll find yourself transported to France where dozens of great neighbourhoo ... more...