Wild salmon conservation measures recently undertaken by Inland Fisheries have been highly successful and in 2009, following three closed seasons, snap-net fishermen were allowed return to the River Nore to catch a small quota of fish for a short 12 we ... more...
Buying a former military barracks (complete with firing range) from the Department of Defence might not seem the most obvious starting point for creating a luxury venue. But that is just what millionaire businessman John D. Molloy (of Yeats Country Foo ... more...
Right in the heart of Dingle, Patricia Fenton’s charming restaurant has everything that visitors look for in this fascinating town - including a nice folksy atmosphere, a pretty patio garden where you can eat in fine weather and and a cosy fire f ... more...
Skibbereen's iconic Dillon’s Corner reopened in 2021 under the stewardship of partners Ruairí Melvin Dunne and Dawn Price-Latorre, who returned to West Cork from London after stints at Italian restaurants Trullo and Padella.
Dillon’ ... more...
Behind Yvonne and Regina Fallon's quaint traditional shopfront near Dublin Castle lies an equally quaint traditional tea room, with warmly welcoming friendly and efficient staff, and wonderful smells wafting across the room as they struggle to make spa ... more...
Established in 1757, the old Locke’s Distillery has recently been restored and, after a 50 year closure, whiskey production began here once more in 2007.
The Kilbeggan Distillery Experience is open to the public and, although not the smoothly c ... more...
Talented young chef Grainne O’Keefe has taken up residence in the open kitchen above one of Dublin’s original wine bar-cum-wine shops, The French Paradox; her all-female culinary team despatches the flavour-intense seasonal menus, while exp ... more...
Euro-Toques chef José Barroso from Portugal and his Westport born wife Sinead Lambert run this lively first floor café and restaurant on Bridge Street.
José takes pride in sourcing local and organic food and this is highligh ... more...
Also known as Flanagans Prime Steakhouse, this large contemporary bar and restaurant is in an enviable location right on the banks of the River Shannon, making it one of the most attractive establishments in the picturesque twin towns of Ballina/Killal ... more...
Just along from Bushe's Bar, La Jolie Brise Pizza & Grill is run by Youen Jacob Jnr, and is part of The Waterfront Hotel complex which neatly frames a corner of the square.
A cheerful continental-style café, it spills out on to the pavement ... more...