Husband and wife team Damian and Florence Cusack have been operating this speciality bakery and café since 2006 - and while it is Florence, who looks after front of house, who is French and her Irish husband Damian who looks after production, it ... more...
One of Kilkenny's most popular casual quality food destinations, Padraig and Irene Lawlor's well-run business has thrived here since 1997.
They stock a wide range of carefully selected Irish and continental deli fare, plus delicious hot and cold fresh ... more...
With its stylish contemporary interior enhanced by original work from local artist Oliver Jeffers and a large alfresco eating area overlooking ‘Methody’ (as the school, Methodist College, is known locally), this all day bar and grill is one ... more...
In beautiful unspoilt countryside in Co Sligo, part of the 500 acre estate of Coopershill House (see entry) is devoted to farming a herd of fallow deer. Lindy and Brian O’Hara began rearing deer in 1995.
Now, having handed on the running of t ... more...
This historic 17th century castle is located near the coast, and convenient to both the airport and city centre.
Although it's a pity that the extensive grounds were given over to development some years ago so that special sense of space has been lost ... more...
Just down a side street from the City Hall (turn off at Jaeger), this quirky Belfast restaurants formerly a posh menswear shop - and, as they boast, very near to the Northern Bank of robbery fame.
It is the culmination of a dream for Londoner Emma Bu ... more...
Right on the beach in Dunmore East, and with sea views out towards the Hook Lighthouse, The Strand goes back to 1750 but today it is the first choice for many discerning locals when it comes to seafood - and, increasingly, for discerning foodies on hol ... more...
City sister to the famous craftshop and café with its flagship store Avoca Kilmacanogue, County Wicklow (see entry), this large centrally located shop's Dublin restaurants a favourite daytime dining venue for discerning Dubliners.
The restauran ... more...
Set in three acres of woodland and gardens, this pristine country house B&B near the Causeway Coast and Royal Portrush Golf Club is a wildlife haven and a lovely peaceful place to stay.
Walking into Dromore House you'll be greeted by wonderful s ... more...
In the town centre, near the junction of Upper Market Street and Market Place and just a few minutes walk from the Old Ground Hotel, Henry’s Bistro and Wine Bar offers a lively dining experience with the emphasis on quality with good value.
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