The Ely story began over 20 years ago when Michelle and Erik Robson opened Ely Wine Bar in a vacant Georgian building on Ely Place, a place which would quickly change the Irish wine scene. They pioneered quality wine by the glass in Dublin, offering 10 ... more...
An hour and a half from Galway, travelling along the R340 amongst the magnificent Connemara landcsape, you will find Glynsk House. Five minutes drive from Carna village, on a slight incline, you will be greeted by a long low dormer style building in y ... more...
Complimentary secure parking and a leisure centre with swimming pool are among the main attractions of this conveniently located modern hotel.
All bedrooms have neat bathrooms, practical fitted furniture and the usual facilities (plus satellite TV whi ... more...
In an excellent location right next to the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, this 4* hotel is equally well placed for business or leisure in the area – or in Dublin city centre.
Although signage could be improved, it’s a very handy meeting p ... more...
Conveniently located right in the centre of Tullamore town, this deservedly popular Italian restaurant is owned and managed by Paula Moran-Tahraoui, formerly of the well-known Senor Rico Restaurant which she ran in the same premises with her late husba ... more...
This attractive café-cum-bakery makes a good stopping off point for visitors to coastal Connemara situated, as it is on the Galway side of Spiddal village on the main road west. The craft and design centre features local artisans, some of ... more...
“To create simple but refined dishes using only the very best local ingredients” was the philosophy of Cathy and Jane Farrell when they opened this spacious, informal cafe-restaurant, just off Gorey’s Main Street in 2011 - and that et ... more...
While most visitors to Dublin will visit the restored Old Jameson Distillery to do the tour (which is fascinating, see below), it can also be a handy spot for a drink at one of the bars or a bite to eat.
There are special menus for groups (including e ... more...
A family-owned business inthe city's working harbour area, Galway Bay Seafoods was established in1950 by John V. Holland and currently run by his two sons John Jnr and Noel.
Recently completely revamped, it has a shop offering a wide range of whitefis ... more...
Made on the Burgess family’s farm in the Wicklow hills, near Tullow on the border of counties Wicklow and Carlow, Coolattin is one of only a few authentic cheddar style Irish farm cheeses.
Tom Burgess sums up all that is best about a wonderful c ... more...