West of the river, in the interesting old part of Athlone town near the Norman castle (which has a particularly good visitors’ centre for history and information on the area, including flora and fauna of the Shannon), this seriously historic bar ... more...
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Janis and Alan Bailey's home was a small Ulster farmstead for over 165 years until it was rebuilt in the mid-’90s - and is now a comfortable country house on a seven-acre organic small-holding within sight of the Mourne Mountains.
Janis and Alan ... more...
A branch of the excellent Limerick family fishmongers business, founded by the late Rene Cusack and now run by his son Paul (and descended from a business established by Paul’s great grandfather a century ago).
They offer a wide range of top qua ... more...
The Clarke family's coffee shop is really special: a listed building dating back to the late 18th century - and predating the famous Belleek Pottery - it’s the only originally thatched building remaining in County Fermanagh.
Peter and Maureen C ... more...
Lying amidst 1500 acres of unspoilt woodland, pasture and formal gardens beside the River Nore, Mount Juliet House is one of Ireland’s finest Georgian houses, and one of Europe’s greatest country estates. Even today this five star property ... more...
The name says it all at this attractive hotel, which is neatly slotted between the road and the harbour, taking full advantage of its unique waterside setting.
It is just a couple of minutes walk from the train station (and Heritage Centre) and there' ... more...
With its smart bright blue facade spelling out a welcome to passers by, you’re unlikely to miss this little restaurant near the canal and it is well worth seeking out for the interesting cooking offered by classically-trained owner-chef Kenan Peh ... more...
Jane and Myles Lamberth’s gorgeously pretty little café right on the seafront is first port of call for many a regular visitor to Strandhill, and it’s easy to see why.
An outside seating area at the front provides the perfect ... more...
Dating back to 1611, Grace Neill’s lays a fair claim to be one of the oldest inns in all Ireland; Grace Neill herself was born when the pub was more than two hundred years old and died in 1916 at the age of 98.
Extensions and improvements in rec ... more...
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Regan Organic Produce is a 45 acre organic mixed farm where the main focus is on poultry - with both laying and table chickens and ducks, as well as turkeys for Christmas - but there are also pigs, lambs and a small suckler herd. Details of all the bre ... more...