It’s a long way down from the main road to reach the Maharees, but many would make the journey just for a visit to Marilyn and Michael Spillane’s great traditional pub – it’s been in the family since 1875 and they work hard at b ... more...
This landmark Dublin hotels on a south-western corner site overlooking St Stephen's Green is the newest of the O'Callaghan Hotels group (Alexander Hotel, Davenport Hotel, Mont Clare Hotel, all in Dublin 2 - see entries).
Although it also incorporates ... more...
This popular restaurant in the centre of Kenmare is in common ownership with the nearby Brook Lane Hotel and, even in a town that has earned such renown for the quality of its food and hospitality, it stands out for the pride that owners Dermot and Una ... more...
Fish & Seafood / Fish Shop / Food Market / Online Shop
Renowned throughout the North-West and beyond, 'Clarke's Master Fishmongers & Salmon Smokers since1945' has recently been transformed into Clarke's Seafood Delicatessen, a bright modern shop offering wines, Irish farmhouse cheeses and other special ... more...
Although Gerard and Patricia Kennedy's quayside bar and restaurant has always been known for excellent local seafood, the ante has been upped considerably - with the arrival of head chef Noel Dennehy in the kitchen.
Diners can choose from just-arrived ... more...
Pearse and Mary O’Sullivan’s very popular restaurant is located at the famous Bulman bar at Summercove, near Charles Fort.
Uniquely situated on the outskirts of Kinsale - it looks across towards the town and has a sunny western aspect - Th ... more...
Easy to spot in a former church, you will be glad you found Maeve Duff’s treasure trove of good things.
The well-chosen range of Irish and international foods (and wines) on sale includes local specialities not widely stocked.
Bakery includes a ... more...
Gorgeous Gort is what they call the town these days and, since it was lucky enough to be by-passed in 2010, that’s just what it is - and it is well worth leaving the M18 for a bite at Sarah Harty’s famously funky all day café.
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Here on their farm in a remote and beautiful location, Norman, Veronica and Quinlan Steele produce the iconic Milleens cheese – the first of the new wave of Irish farmhouse cheeses, which they first introduced to the market in 1978.
The story an ... more...
In the same family for 150 years, O'Neill's - The Point Bar, is beside the Valentia Island car ferry.
Renovated in true character in recent years, it's always neat and makes an appealing place to drop into for a quick one while you're waiting for the ... more...