If you had to pick one pub in this pretty town, this soothingly dark atmospheric one would do very nicely - not least because it is owned by Matt Molloy of The Chieftains, a man who clearly has respect for the real pub: no TV (and no children after 9 p ... more...
The rare breed animals raised on Kenny and Jennifer Gracey's farm have become familiar to millions in recent years, thanks to their starring roles in Game of Thrones.
Visitors are welcome to come and see them (just phone ahead, to make sure somebody ... more...
One of the most appealing of all Dublin hotels, this large, privately-owned contemporary property is attractively located in an 'urban plaza' near the RDS and the public park after which it is named.
Arriving by car, it is approached over a little bri ... more...
If you’ve ever set foot in one of the world’s Ace Hotels you’ll immediately feel at home in The Dean, leaderof the new wave of Dublin hotels and undeniably the hippest.
More like the pad of a creative 30-something than a hotel, its N ... more...
Small scale farm production is both a strength and weakness in Irish agriculture and, whatever its advantages, it has certainly made it particularly difficult for organic producers to compete efficiently with conventional farmers.
In 1989 Josef Finke, ... more...
In a stunning location on the edge of the Atlantic at the aptly named Long Strand, The Fish Basket (formerly The Puffin Café) was opened by the well known fishing and hospitality duo, Peter and Elaine Shanahan, in 2019. They brought a following ... more...
Unlimited free parking is a big carrot to tempt anyone booking a city stay these days, and it's a key USP at Galway's trendiest new hotel - which is in the former Ibis presmises out on the Headford Road and a brisk 20 minute walk from the city centre.
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In a waterside setting at Dublin's thriving financial services centre, this old Dock Offices building has genuine character and is one of the best located Dublin restaurants for the IFSC, Connolly Station, Busaras (central bus starion) and entertainmen ... more...
Nowhere is the Irish passion for quality chocolate better provided for than in Cork.
Rosemary Daly's small but immaculately stocked specialist shop is not affiliated to any manufacturer and sells an exceptional range of the best artisan chocolates ... more...
Located across from the harbour at the north end of the promenade, you can't miss this iconic bright blue pub, opened in the 1870s.
After spending three generations in the O'Toole family, the Harbour Bar is now operated under new ownership. However, i ... more...