Manus McGonagle has harvested seaweed on the Donegal coast since he was a child and his special hand harvested and air-dried products are keenly sought out by those in the know, in Ireland and beyond.
In 2012, however, he was propelled into the nation ... more...
The name ‘Tulsi’ refers to a basil plant sacred to Hindus, and this is a younger sister of the successful Tulsi in Galway.
Like many businesses in Ennis, it lies behind a handsome, traditional shopfront and its inviting denim blue desi ... more...
Eileen and Thomas Harty’s house is west of Dungarvan in the Ring Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) area, and it is in a lovely quiet setting, with woodland gardens and wonderful land and sea views.
Accommodation in the family home is spacious, furnishe ... more...
This bustling Ballsbridge bistro has been a hit since the day it opened. Today, Executive Chef Paul Cartwright's imaginative, reasonably priced seasonal menus please a large number of appreciative regulars at lunch and an early dinner, and also an even ... more...
A ferry from Ballycastle will take you to Rathlin Island, which is Northern Ireland's largest offshore island and located six miles off the Antrim coast.
Renowned especially for bird watching, Rathlin is eight miles long and less than one mile wide an ... more...
Pat and Noreen Hoban’s small family-run hotel is quietly located in immaculately maintained gardens near Westport harbour, with views over Clew Bay, and it offers warm hospitality, very comfortable accommodation and good food.
Spacious, individu ... more...
Just 10 minutes' walk up the hill from the bustle of Baltimore village and the harbour, Rolf's Country House and Restaurant is an oasis of calm. Established by the Haffner family in 1979, it is set in several acres of lovely mature gardens, with views ... more...
Boasting “a product range of over 4,000 lines with many organic products in all categories”, this highly regarded food store believes in choice and offers carefully sourced deli and grocery ranges; also wines sourced from small independent ... more...
Opened by the Murphy family in 2001 and now operated by Noel Regan, this well-known hostelry is attractively situated on the quay in Ballina, overlooking the River Moy, with seating outside for fine weather and a pleasant old-style bar at the front.
E ... more...
The man behind this evocatively named product is Aran Islands native, Tomás Poil, from the small island of Inis Oirr.
His love of fudge all began with the treats his granny used to send him when he went away to school, but since starting to mak ... more...