Having been a destination nursery for decades, the closure of Carewswood some years ago was a big loss to the gardening community - so its re-opening in 2013, by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable young couple dedicated to its revival and development, w ... more...
Situated on the outskirts of the university town of Maynooth, and only 20 minutes from Dublin city centre, this large four-star hotel may well surprise the visitor and it very successfully meets local demand for essential facilities covering a wide ran ... more...
A visit to The Lamplight restaurant, wine bar and wine store in Clifden is a quirky, fun and satisfying experience. In the heart of the Connemara capital, you could be anywhere in continental Europe and very happy to be there too.
Located in what was ... more...
Armagh Cider Company is owned by fourth-generation apple growers Philip and Helen Troughton, whose family has been growing apples since 1898.
They produce two ciders: Carsons Crisp Armagh Cider, a traditional cider, and Maddens Mellow Armagh Cider, a ... more...
Peter and Mary Huggard’s hotel dominates the seafront at Waterville; it is one of several to have strong links with Charlie Chaplin and is one of Ireland’s best-known hotels.
Like many hotels that have been owner-run for several generation ... more...
Formerly home to the Lord Mayors of Cork, this attractive Cork hotels located in lovely grounds and the original parts of the building feature gracious, well-proportioned public rooms.
A major refurbishment programme was completed recently, bringing a ... more...
Renowned for their meats (and, especially, the award winning sausages), their friendly knowledgeable staff, and simply for being the social hub of the village, Nolan's has been getting it right since 1886.
Fourth generation butcher, James Nolan, co ... more...
Atmospheric is one of the things they do best in the Foley family and this younger sister restaurant to Nick’s (see entry), run by Clíodhna Foley, proves the point.
Located in a former Church of Ireland premises just up the hill a little ... more...
Farmshop / Food Market / Fruit & Veg / Meat & Game / Online Shop
Dating back to the purchase of the farm by Sam McKee in 1922, Colin McKee is now the third generation to run the family farm in the Craigantlet hills, where they very successfully sell both their own farm produce - beef, pork and vegetables - and a ran ... more...
The Step Inn is one of those places that has been around so long, it has become an intrinsic part of the village. There's live music on Saturday nights and lives sports in the bar on a 60in high definition TV with surround sound.
Typically, it's buz ... more...