This famous pub has been at the heart of this endearing little heritage town renowned for its tweeds and handknits for far longer than anyone can remember. It is a cosy, welcoming place in its seventh generation of McHugh family ownership - the origina ... more...
Very conveniently situated just outside Dublin, between Bray and Greystones, Killruddery has been home to the Brabazon Family (the Earls of Meath) since 1618. The estate was designed on a large scale with a view to impressing visitors and, these days, ... more...
Although primarily a charming summer spot for traditional Afternoon Tea or a locally-flavoured daytime bite to eat (including their own home grown produce), Cathleen Connole's restaurant just off the Burren Waymarked Walk also offers packed lunches fo ... more...
Always a delight for its unpretentiousness and the simple good food it offers at reasonable prices (for the high quality), this Italian restaurant and deli is very near the Nassau Street entrance to Trinity College, and the first of what has since beco ... more...
This handsome waterside Georgian house was built on the early 1800's and completely rehabilitated by the present owner operators Victoria and David Bohan, before opening as Tea Rooms and Guest Accommodation in October 2011.
It is wonderfully located i ... more...
In 2022 chef Dermot O'Sullivan took over the ‘small but perfectly formed’ café behind Brown Thomas that Cork food legends Richard and Mairead Jacob had run for two decades - bringing with him a clear vision for the furure of ... more...
One of the best reasons to venture out from Kilkenny city to nearby Bennettsbridge is to visit the Nicholas Mosse Pottery in their old mill which is located in a lovely rural setting on the banks of the River Nore.
The restored mill is beautifully sit ... more...
Easily spotted by its grey-slated mansard-style wraparound roof feature, this landmark building is prominnetly situated on a fork in the road on Waterville's seafront. Known for many years as The Huntsman, it is now owned by experienced hospitality cou ... more...
Already a popular destination in its previous location above Conways pub, the Sayana family's restaurant, Ruchii, entered an exciting new phase in 2023 when it relocated to spacious two-storey premises nearby.
The warmly pleasing surroundings se ... more...
Ronan and Jennie Sweeney (Balloo House, The Parson’s Nose) did it again here, sprinkling their magic over this stylish reinvention of the former Lisbarnett House in Lisbane village.
After purchasing the run down pub in 2012 they invested over &p ... more...