Toby Simmonds and his Real Olive Company team not only sell the quality imports (olives, cheese etc) that are familiar at the English Market in Cork and farmers’ markets all around Ireland, but also make a range of cheeses here at Toons Bridge ... more...
Although quite a large scale operation, fifth generation O’Donohue’s Bakery of Tullamore is known for its outstanding quality and is useful to know about when visiting the area.
This craft bakery is currently run by Cathal O’Donohue ... more...
Not to be missed while in the Glin area, is O'Shaughnessy's pub, just outside the walls of Glin Castle. One of the finest pubs in Ireland, it is now in its sixth generation of family ownership and it is easy to imagine that precious little has changed ... more...
Mac Ivors is a handcrafted cider made from apples grown on a family orchard in the Orchard County.
Using only the best apples from the orchards, Greg MacNeice set to work and, after many trial blends, he created two distinct and perfectly balanced cid ... more...
Rosemarie Quill's large, purpose-built guesthouse is just 3 minutes walk from the centre of Kenmare town.
At guesthouse prices, it offers hotel-style accommodation: spacious rooms have king size beds, everything you could possibly need - including con ... more...
With its smart bright blue facade spelling out a welcome to passers by, you’re unlikely to miss this little restaurant near the canal and it is well worth seeking out for the interesting cooking offered by classically-trained owner-chef Kenan Peh ... more...
Fifth generation owner, Verity Butterfield, returned after two decades of running a catering and events company in Gloucestership to run this delightful small estate instead - something that she obviously does with relish.
Set in 50 acres of parkland ... more...
Opening the door into James Cirillo’s cosy corner restaurant on Baggot Street, the first thing you notice is the inviting energy of the place.
The main dining area has a bar and there's a smaller room downstairs with a view of the pizza oven &nd ... more...
An appealing daytime spot in the centre of Kinsale, Tracy Keoghan’s lovely Lemon Leaf Café is an oasis of calm in an already cool enough town. It’s casual and relaxing, with lots of comfortable seating to choose from and a brig ... more...
Willie Allshire is well known for his free range pork products, including dry cure rashers.
The Allshires - Willie and Avril and their sons, William and Maurice - probably have the oldest commercial herd of free range outdoor pigs in Ireland as they b ... more...