A big welcome and genuine hospitality are among the many USPs of Victor and Geraldine Mc Sweeney's immaculately maintained B&B just outside Ballyvaughan.
Another is that their daughter, Lesley, is a chef who not only grows a lot of the ingredients ... more...
Galway Hooker Brewery is an independent artisan west of Ireland brewery, dedicated to the production of high-quality, natural and full-flavoured beers. Their beers have received numerous awards, including being twice named as Ireland’s Best Beer ... 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...
The Vaughan family’s classic old-fashioned small seaside village hotel is in the heart of Roundstone and enjoys a great view over the harbour and distant Connemara hills, from both public areas and many of the comfortable en-suite rooms.
Well kn ... more...
Locally known as 'Murray's' and in the family for three generations, the Doonmore Hotel was built on the site of the Murray family farmhouse in 1968; overlooking the sea and sand dunes of Inishbofin, with geraniums along the front lounge, it looks more ... more...
Bruce and Laura Mulcahy’s stylish contemporary restaurant has long been one of Kenmare’s most consistently pleasing dining venues and, since relocating to bigger premises on Main Street, the style, some time ago, the cooking and the service ... more...
In the Lalor family for five generations, Ballard Farm is currently run by the enterprising Pat Lalor, who took the decision to convert the farm to organic production.
They are the producers of Kilbeggan Organic Porridge (see entry), and Ballard Organ ... more...
The Boann Distillery is a new state-of-the-art, family-owned craft spirit production facility in the heart of the Boyne Valley - it is an ambitious project and has had some impressive early successes.
Located in the outskirts of Drogheda, just off the ... more...
Right in the heart of Dingle, Patricia Fenton’s charming restaurant has everything that visitors look for in this fascinating town - including a nice folksy atmosphere, a pretty patio garden where you can eat in fine weather and and a cosy fire f ... 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...