A registered charity, the Irish Seed Savers Association is a large environmental non-governmental organisation in Ireland. They research, locate, preserve and use traditional varieties, cultivars of fruit, vegetables, potatoes and grains.
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Known for her good baking and delicious daytime meals, Evelyn O'Connor's charming little café is a regular destination for many of the lucky locals - and well worth a stop if you are passing by.
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At the back of the museum, overlooking the river, with tables outside on the terrace, this bright modern café/restaurant is the perfect place for a snack or lunch in fine weather.
Not just an appropriately elegant space to restore visitors to t ... more...
Founded in 1995, Mac’s Armagh Cider is the focal point of the Armagh ‘revivalist’ cider movement. Only traditional cider techniques are used – no dyes, no preservatives. Local fruit is crushed, fermented, racked, matured, blende ... more...
At this lovely waterside location, the Neuville family offers residential fishing holidays; the restaurant is not open to the public in the usual way, but people on boating holidays may come in off the river when there is room - there are pontoons at t ... more...
Beautifully situated on Killarney town’s largest lake, Lough Lein, The Europe Hotel and Resort boasts one of the most enviable views in Ireland, with lake, mountain or garden vistas everywhere you look.
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Brothers Dan and John Hegarty have been making this traditional cloth-bound cheddar on their North Cork family farm since 2000, and their first mature cheese came onto the market in 2002.
Made in 20kg wheels, using pasteurised cows’ milk from th ... more...
Easily spotted opposite Christchurch cathedral by its colourful facade, the Bull and Castle is a medieval style timber-beamed and stone-floored ‘gastro pub’ with various ground floor seating areas, and a more open plan ‘Beer Hall&rsqu ... more...
This small artisan preserves company was started in the 1970s by Theresa Storey's parents (who sold their products at the Limerick Milk Market for many years) and is now run by Theresa and her family.
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In a stunning location on the lower slopes of Slievemore mountain - overlooking Keel Lake and the dramatic cliffs, shore and crested sea beyond - this aptly named lodge and restaurant/wine bar lays claim to being one of Ireland's best-kept secrets, and ... more...