A very different kind of Irish holiday is offered by Ruari and Olivia Gibbons on their luxury barge, the Shannon Princess. They're Blue Book members and what they offer is like a mini version of a cruise ship holiday - ideal for groups, but also a nic ... more...
Set well back from the road, in its own grounds and lovely gardens, the Foley family’s fine stone house on the edge of the town is the oldest private residence in Kenmare.
Expressing the character of its owners perfectly, it has great style and ... more...
A sister restaurant to Padraic Frawley's great dining venue The Cornstore in Cork (see entry), the same stylish mix of quality, accessibility and buzz works equally well in his home city.
Steaks and seafood are the specialities, but there is m ... more...
Organically certified since 1989, Dominic and Hilda Crampton run one of the longest established organic farms in Ireland and have been an inspiration for many others, especially in the Wicklow area where there are now many organic ... more...
Daddy’s opened in the winter of 2019, shortly before the world turned upside down, and it is as credit to the team that they are still thriving.
Daddy’s is located in The Circular, a pub you will find on, you guessed it, the Rialto end of ... more...
Few places in Dublin offer all-day dining and fewer still in glamorous surroundings. The Ivy, sister restaurant to its famous London name-sake, is here to buck that trend, serving extensive menus seven days a week that stretch from breakfast and weeken ... more...
Just 55 minutes from Dublin Airport yet set among three hundred acres of rich pasture land in the heart of the Boyne Valley, Bertie and Renée Clarke’s lovely creeper-covered 17th century country house overlooks the River Blackwater and is ... more...
A mecca for lovers of sourdough breads and patisserie, a visit to Sarah Richards's brilliant little bakery in the centre of Tramore is worth planning a journey around if you're in the area.
Sarah's story is one of best laid plans and all that. A gradu ... more...
With its cheerful blue and red paintwork and wide windows, Rogue & Co is a welcoming presence on the main street of Roscommon Town.
It's owned by brothers Rikki and James O’Gara, who have a family background in the hospitality indust ... more...
Slow Food member Thomas Murphy's shop is a hard place to pass by.
Supported by a loyal local clientele for three decades, it's also become a destination for food lovers from further afield who value its appealing balance of artisan, organic and ... more...