It feels as if it's in a peaceful backwater, yet this splendid Victorian building is just yards from one of Dublin's busiest city centre roads.
Arrival at the gates of Dylan is an experience in itself, especially in the evening, when it is magically l ... more...
Just a short walk from Lecarrow's attractive little harbour, this smartly presented restaurant is deservedly popular.
Open from late morning onwards every day, it’s a friendly and welcoming place, offering generous portions.
On a short à ... more...
Since 1988, Sue Farmer's delightful restaurant and coffee house on the main street in Holywood has been attracting customers from miles around.
It's a charming, homely place where you'll find great home baking - especially the gorgeous cinnamon scones ... more...
Kanturk is in the Duhallow region of County Cork, which is famed for its clean environment and rich grasslands - just the perfect requirements for the Burns family’s wonderful Ardrahan, a pungent semi-soft cows’ milk cheese, which the ... more...
Although it's right on a busy road and lacks the pretty setting associated with Avoca shops outside the city, this purpose-built lifestyle emporium is airy and colourful, with all the by now famous Avoca sections offering lovely shopping areas that are ... more...
Kilcolgan is synonymous with native oysters, the famed 'Galway Bay oysters'. Kellys are not only highly respected suppliers to hotels and restaurants in Ireland and abroad (including Rick Stein), but you can also buy them online (Oct-Apr) in smaller qu ... more...
It is well worth factoring a call to Andy & Stefania Russell’s impressive yet visitor-friendly gallery when exploring this beautiful coastline. It’s a delightful place, with a focus on fine art - notably Andy’s Raku ceramics, and ... more...
Formerly a cobbler’s workshop, Jackie Hoyne’s delightful café enjoys a corner location and it would be hard to pass by the elegant 18th shopfront with its immaculately maintained paintwork and lovely Georgian windows.
Inside, polish ... more...
In a stunning location, overlooking the famous gardens and fountains of Powerscourt House, this appealing self-service restaurant is a delightfully relaxed space, with a large outdoor eating area as well as the café, and the style of food matche ... more...