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.
While not exac ... more...
Hidden down a mews lane behind a row of shops in Donnybrook, this little gem exudes rus in urbe charm in a walled garden setting complete with splashing fountain, evening birdsong and the eponymous mulberry tree.
Opened without fanfare in April 2011, ... more...
Ann Rooney and Oscar Woolley's highly respected Northern Irish based tea company has an online shop, selling teas, teapots and accessories.
The range of teas offered is wide, including fruit teas and herbal teas as well as a distinguished collection ... more...
This cottagey restaurant in Dingle is one of the prettiest in Dingle and it has a long history in a town that become a top dining destination in recent years. Established by Denis O’Connor and his wife Teresa in 1990, it was taken over by their s ... more...
In a stylishly renovated 18th century building which was once the home of the distillery owners, Gary Stewart’s atmospheric bar and restaurant is a lovely mixture of old and new.
Smart modern lightwood bar stools with comfortable curved backs, c ... more...
Belfast's 'oldest and best' deli - purveyors of the finest local produce and speciality foods from around the world since the 1890s - this is a place to relish.
Current owner Kieran Sloan continues the tradition of combining support for local artisan ... more...
This fine pub (and 'emporium') has been run by the McCormack family since 1960. It's one of the neatest pubs around, with trees and shrubbery between the car park and an imaginative conservatory extension at the back of the pub, effectively screening ... more...
In a new building, right on the pier where the boats arrive, Maura and Padraig Joyce run this large well-kept guesthouse on the Aran Islands.
Kilronan is the action centre of the island and Pier House (or Teach na Cheibhe) is around the corner from p ... more...
Situated just east of Cork city, adjacent to an industrial estate, the location of this Cork hotels not attractive but it is near the Jack Lynch Tunnel, which gives easy access to the airport, and it is set in landscaped gardens.
It follows the famili ... more...
The McNamaras’ friendly almost-waterside bed and breakfast is beautifully located just outside Arthurstown and has lovely views out toward the Hook Head lighthouse.
When you see the sign beside the car parking spaces that fresh eggs are for sale ... more...