Behind a freshly painted traditional blue frontage alongside Timoleague's historic abbey, Michelle O'Mahony and Gavin Moore’s restaurant opened quietly in 2014 - but very soon the word was well and truly out, with fans happily travelling fr ... 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...
A sister property to Galway Bay Hotel, Sheraton Athlone Hotel and Hyatt Centric Hotel Dublin, this family-owned waterside hotel adjoins Athlone Golf Club on the western shores of Lough Ree, just four miles outside Athlone town.
With lovely lake and is ... more...
Coming into the picturesque village of Naul, the eye is immediately drawn to a quaint thatched cottage which is in fact The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre (TSEAC). Named after the village’s most famous son, the legendary musician, this is a ... more...
The city’s most highly-regarded restaurant over several decades, Browns has been enjoying an exciting phase since 2009, in the ownership of Ian Orr and Marcus Roulston. Since then the Browns Bonds Hill Collection has grown to include Browns in To ... more...
TEMPORARILY CLOSED - relaunching 2nd September 2026,. with Adam Nevin as executive head chef
Glamorous and elegant, this fine dining restaurant opened with a flourish in 2018. Returning from a successful career in London to the ... more...
Just a few minutes drive from the busy town of Naas, the Flanagan family's attractive traditional pub enjoys a serenely scenic location overlooking the Grand Canal and the boats moored in Sallins harbour.
But, although Lock 13 is a pleasingly old-fas ... more...
Spas and retreats appeared all over Ireland in recent years, but few could rival the beauty of this magic place. This unique resort on the eastern shores of Lough Derg is modelled on the lines of a 19th century Irish village with quietly understated lu ... more...
An award winning member of the Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland (ACBI), Barry John Crowe's loyal customers (and the ACBI judges) especially like his sausages. Traditional with a modern twist, they have the high meat content that is essential for a ... more...
A short jump from Inis Mor, this interesting island is the most traditional of the group - very few cars, wonderful walks, and some people still wearing traditional clothes; by contrast the Inis Meain Knitting Co. factory and showroom offers great barg ... more...