Hand crafted using the traditional methods honed in the kitchens of her family home, Inch House near Thurles, Mairin Byrne now makes her Inch House Traditional Black Pudding in a modern production unit in Templemore. But it is still the same product, b ... more...
Housed in a handsome cut-stone listed building (once the Kingstown train terminal, and a treat for railway buffs), Hartley’s sits elegantly overlooking Dun Laoghaire’s modern harbour.
The neo-classical masterpiece is a wonderful setting fo ... more...
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...
There’s a lovely buzz in the air when you enter Liberty Grill, which is a sister restaurant to Café Gusto (Washington Street & Lapps Quay, see entry), so you may expect the same food philosophy based on quality ingredients, where possi ... more...
Established by Ossie and Mary Brady in 1978 and run by Bill O’Brien and his family since, 2000, Brady Family are specialists in the production of premium quality, hand-crafted traditional, Irish hams and breakfast meat products.
Still made to Ma ... more...
Founder Anne Leyden and wine expert David Lasbleye run this well known shop and café, which stocks a wide range of speciality foods from Ireland and the continent, with local artisan products taking pride of place.
The café is set up to ... more...
Owner Geoff Nordell did much to liven up this stretch of Aungier Street with his cheerful and hugely popular Whitefriar Grill, which was later joined next door by the equally popular Bow Lane. Now he has merged the two, to create the larger Bow Lane Gr ... more...
On the main street, painted soft green with a long double traditional Kilkee bay window, this lovely bakery and restaurant is one of the very good reasons why so many families come to Kilkee for the holidays. It's perfect for self-catering as you can c ... more...
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...
Katherine and John Dougherty's well-named delicatessen and café near the gates of Killyleagh Castle offers simple, delicious food to eat in or out.
A constantly changing range of local and international stock is complemented by wholesome menus ... more...