If you’ve ever set foot in one of the world’s Ace Hotels you’ll immediately feel at home in The Dean, leaderof the new wave of Dublin hotels and undeniably the hippest.
More like the pad of a creative 30-something than a hotel, its N ... more...
“No off cuts. No short cuts. Just prime cuts.” is her motto and this philosophy is the simple reason why Jane Russell’s Original Irish Handmade Sausages have been such a success, ever since she first started selling them at farmers&rs ... more...
This purpose-built Dublin restaurants on the first floor above the Terenure Inn pub, and the decor - a contemporary, smart interior in soft primary colours - reflects an innovative food philosophy, which offers colourful, beautifully presented and upda ... more...
While it continues to grow - and is now very large - the ethos of this pleasant restaurant in the impressive garden centre at Frank and Rachel Doyle's Arboretum remains unchanged and, as always, it offers an attractive selection of wholesome, freshly-p ... more...
With Galway to the west, Clare to the south-west and Athlone and the Shannon lakes to the north-east, there’s an entire region to be enjoyed from Ballinasloe and this modern four star hotel would make a good base for exploring it.
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Although many others have since followed suit, the idea of opening a restaurant in a church was highly original when the late Hans-Peter Matthiae did so in Cashel in 1968. The scale - indeed the whole style of the place - is superb and provides an un ... more...
John Kavanagh's lays claim to being the oldest family pub in Dublin - it was established in 1833 and the current family are the 6th generation in the business. Also known as "The Gravediggers' because of its location next to the Glasnevin cemetery ... more...
In north County Meath, on the border with Cavan and Westmeath, the extraordinary Loughcrew Estate is the location of the largest complex of ancient passage graves in Ireland - and also home to a very modern adventure centre, complete with zipwire.
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A sister property to the famous Langton’s Bar & Restaurant and Langton House Hotel on John Street, the Langton family’s historic bar was re-designed some years ago by the internationally acclaimed Irish designer, the late David Collins ... more...
This chic, contemporary French restaurant could easily be missed given its location above their ground floor speciality grocery and food market (which simply begs you to browse). But once up the flight of stairs or lift, you'll find a bright and airy r ... more...