Previous generations of husband and wife team Margaret and Gerard Kirwan's family business took over where the Cistercian monks of old left off in this area, ensuring there's trout a-plenty in the Little Arrigle River in the Nore Valley - enough, in fa ... more...
With its smart blue and white frontage and welcoming signage, it would be hard to drive past Barry and Catherine McLaughlin’s attractive roadside bar and restaurant just outside Bandon.
What they took on way back in 2006 was a typical pub, but - ... more...
Limerick restaurateur Pat O’Sullivan – of the renowned Masterchefs Hospitality Group – has turned his attention to health-driven food with the launch of his newest enterprise, Copia Green.
Located on the Dublin Road, the former site ... more...
Temple Bar may be better known for its night life than the quality of its restaurants, but one establishment sits head and shoulders above all others. Luca di Marzio’s Rosa Madre could have been transplanted from Puglia or Tuscany, with its tradi ... more...
If a comfortable city centre base is what you’re after, you won’t get more central than this stylish contemporary hotel, and, behind the deceptively low-key frontage (Luas station at the door), lies an impressively sleek interior - initiall ... more...
The secret seems to be out as far as Dunany Flour is concerned, as it’s surprising where their beautifully understated brown paper packaging will catch your eye - and, when it does, snap it up at once in case it’s some time before you see i ... more...
Based in the converted Coach House at her 17th century family home, Sarah Baker's cookery school offers classes which are designed to interest a wide range of students, from primary school visits and transition year courses to bespoke adult class ... more...
Between Mulranny and Newport, beside Newfield Church, you'll find this very pleasant pub, run by local couple John and Anne Nevin. Dating from the mid-1800's, it has been in the Nevin family since 1970.
There is outside seating for fine weather dining ... more...
Location, location, location! Overlooking Dundalk Bay, with the Mourne and the Cooley Mountains in the background and a long sandy beach just outside the windows, this is a fascinating place to visit at any time and it’s simply stunning on a fine ... more...
Formerly known as Johnstown House Hotel, The Johnstown Estate is just 35 minutes drive from Dublin on the M4.
Following recent refurbishment it has a classy ambience and - thanks mainly to the friendly and helpful staff - a warm and relaxing atmospher ... more...