This very popular hotel is about a mile from the city centre; it has private car parking and there is a pleasant riverside walkway into the city from the hotel.
Public areas include a large traditional bar which tends to be very busy; also The Style ... more...
Robert and Yvonne Fitzsimmons are renowned for the quality of the free range poultry they produce on their family farm, sold under the East Ferry Free Range banner.
Robert's family have lived at East Ferry Farm for generations and both he and his fath ... more...
This small artisan preserves company was started in the 1970s by Theresa Storey's parents (who sold their products at the Limerick Milk Market for many years) and is now run by Theresa and her family.
Many of the ingredients for her preserves come fro ... more...
Carlow is one of Ireland’s loveliest counties yet - surprisingly, considering its convenience to the capital - perhaps also one of the most underrated. But that may be a plus for visitors, who will find an idyllically lush and unspoilt place with ... more...
PJ McCaffrey's remarkable pub beside the Phoenix Park is named in honour of a tradition which existed here for around a hundred years - the practice of serving drinks through a hole in the wall of the Phoenix Park to members of the army garrison statio ... more...
On the road to Kilmore Quay, just five minutes away, you can't miss this picturesque seafood restaurant and bar in the charming village of Kilmore. Famed for its pretty thatched cottages, Kilmore has also become a dining destination thanks to Susie Doy ... more...
Abernethy Butter is one of the great recent success stories of Northern Ireland’s artisan food revival.
Since turning their hand-churned butter making hobby into a business in 2005, and initially selling at markets, Will and Allison Abernethy&rs ... more...
On the Balllina side of the twin towns of Killaloe/Ballina (generally known as Killaloe), this attractive younger sister of the popular Limerick Tuscany Bistro is smartly presented and welcoming - just like its Annacotty namesake.
Inside, it’s c ... more...
In a terrific location, just across the road from Dublin Castle, PJ and Dee Butuci’s pleasing Italian restaurant has an unusual USP - about 70% of the seasonal organic produce used comes from their own Co Wicklow farm: “The farmhouse gard ... more...
A family business run by Bill McAllister and his sons John and David, this inviting fishmongers shop not only offers an impressive variety of appealingly displayed fresh fish and shellfish, but also a high level of customer service.
Always delig ... more...