The Old Midleton Distillery is a fascinating place to visit. Dating back to 1780, a tour of the old distillery is worthwhile; you can, among many other interesting things, see the world’s biggest pot still, take part in a whiskey tasting - and, p ... more...
Eileen and Thomas Harty’s house is west of Dungarvan in the Ring Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) area, and it is in a lovely quiet setting, with woodland gardens and wonderful land and sea views.
Accommodation in the family home is spacious, furnishe ... more...
Founded in 2009, Davy Uprichard makes Tempted? Irish Craft Cider from a blend of the finest Co. Armagh dessert and Bramley apples using traditional farmhouse methods to produce a lightly carbonated pure juice cider.
Some of the juice is bottled and so ... more...
Alan Hegarty’s restaurant and fish shop overlooking the River Vartry in Wicklow Town is a bustling and inviting venue which showcases the finest of local seafood.
The location is ideal for a seafood restaurant and customers can enjoy the w ... more...
There is much to love about this ambitious refit of a landmark Dublin pub dating back to 1837 that has been revived after 20 empty years. The Press Up Entertainment group – run by Paddy McKillen Jnr and Matthew Ryan – have done a characteri ... more...
Cork abounds with iconic names in food and drink, and it was exciting to see two of the greats - K O'Connell fishmongers and chef Kate Lawlor - coming together in 2025 to bring a casual but very classy act to the foodhall in Dunnes Stores on Patrick St ... more...
Only Michael Deane would even think of attempting what has been achieved with aplomb at this acclaimed city centre destination. Deservedly hailed as Northern Ireland’s premier restaurateur for nearly three decades, chef Deane’s&nb ... more...
Aishling Moore, the talented young chef and owner of this small but very exciting fish restaurant in the centre of Cork, has earned wide acclaim for her courageous and adventurous new approach to sustainability. The fish comes almost exclusivel ... more...
Wicklow Blue Cheese is the main cheese made by John Hempenstall at Curranstown in South Wicklow where, following interest from chefs and small shops and positive market research (mainly carried out at The Waterfall Farmers’ Market), he desi ... more...
At Tinnock (N11, 2 miles north of Gorey) and Tomsilla, near Courtown, these are the major fruit producers in the area; over 70% of the total production is sold through the two farm shops.
From early May to October, the Tinnock Farm Shop is open 9am-6p ... more...