Overlooking a park and the famous Siamsa Tire folk theatre, and close to the Aquadome, Tralee’s largest hotel is at the heart of activities throughout a wide area. A major refurbishment programme has recently been completed and all areas of the ... more...
The long, curving driveway to this new hotel takes you through open meadows surrounded by mature trees, all part of the 530-acre Balyna Estate and a great mental divider, as you leave behind the busy road (and life) and look forward to the relaxation a ... more...
Family connections in India source top quality, ultra-fresh spices for Arun Kapil and his Green Saffron team, who then distribute them nationally, use them for their in-house curry nights (see website) and do things which make them peculiarly Irish - e ... more...
A sister restaurant to Judy & Conrad Howard and Tracey Corbett's other successful Cork establishments Market Lane, Orso and Castle Café, Elbow Lane is housed over two floors of a handsome four-storey building off Oliver Plunkett Street. Uniq ... more...
Many would make the trek to Dingle solely for the pleasure of tucking into one of the treats on offer at this cheerful blue and white fronted café down near the harbour.
The Murphy brothers, Kieran and Séan, have been making ice cream he ... more...
Former head chef at the cottagey Milesian Restaurant, next door, Greg O'Mahoney and his wife Emily opened this more modern café and deli in 2015.
It's an attractive spot and, best of all, the large garden at the back presented an opportunity t ... more...
An old area of the city west of Phoenix Park, The Strawberry Beds is named after its original use for growing strawberries - and The Anglers Rest pub has been a landmark in this historic part of Dublin since 1862.
It is owned by well known fishm ... more...
Famed for its rewilding project, dark skies and vast area of blanket bog among many other wonderful things, the Wild Nephin National Park is also home to an outstanding visitor centre. While the uncompromisingly modern, angular white marble and glass b ... more...
A covered area with outside seating and views of the working harbour just across the road beckons customers in to this nautically themed café-bar and, inside, window tables in the bright front rooms also offer harbour views.
Further back, the m ... more...
A wonderful old pub with magnificent plasterwork ceilings, traditional mahogany bar and Victorian lighting.
One of Dublin's finest bars and well worth a visit. more...