A sister property to The Morgan (Temple Bar) and The Beacon (Sandyford), this stylish contemporary hotel opened in March 2001 as the Clarion IFSC and was our Business Hotel of the Year in 2002.
It was the first in the area to be built specificall ... more...
Small scale farm production is both a strength and weakness in Irish agriculture and, whatever its advantages, it has certainly made it particularly difficult for organic producers to compete efficiently with conventional farmers.
In 1989 Josef Finke, ... more...
The South-East is famous for its apples, grown mainly for cider production and some for eating, Producers include a number of quality-led family-run businesses, of which the Traas family's farm is one of the most highly regarded.
They have opera ... more...
Visitors to this medieval town are delighted to find this charming fourth generation craft bakery, which has been pleasing customers (including the author, William Trevor) since 1901.
Nuala Hickey - who is an energetic member of the Tipperary Food Pro ... more...
Family businesses are at the very heart of Irish hospitality - and there is nothing to beat a chef-patron for hands-on care and consistency in the kitchen - so it's no wonder that Richard McCracken's delightful casual dining destination, Cyprus Avenue ... more...
While casual dining continues to be the big story, the most exciting restaurants are those with chefs grounded in fine dining.
Pickle, Sunil Ghai’s authentic Indian restaurant, ticks the box perfectly: an attractive casual ‘eating house an ... more...
This small artisan preserves company was started in the 1970s by Theresa Storey's parents (who sold their products at the Limerick Milk Market for many years) and is now run by Theresa and her family.
Many of the ingredients for her preserves come fro ... more...
Ireland's tallest hotel, this dramatic cigar-shaped 17-storey building right on the River Shannon waterfront in the centre of Limerick enjoys panoramic views over the city and the Shannon region.
Acquired by the Dalata Hotel Group in 2016, the former ... more...
This modern Dublin hotels cleverly designed to incorporate a landmark period building next to the RDS (entrance by car is on Simmonscourt Road, via Merrion Road or Anglesea Road; underground carpark).
Bedrooms are spacious and well-equipped with wifi, ... more...
Cryan’s Hotel is set in an enviable location on the banks of the Shannon and just a couple of minutes’ walk from the town centre.
Popular with locals and tourists alike, it’s a welcoming and friendly place, whether you’re stayi ... more...