Near the cathedral in the centre of Thurles, proprietor Michael O’Dwyer is the third generation to operate a business from this property, where his parents and his grandfather before them operated a public house since the 1960s.
Now a modern apa ... more...
Set in two acres of beautiful, well-tended gardens (including a productive kitchen garden), this charming old rectory near Kinsale has a lovely wisteria at the front door and it is a place full of interest. The building dates back to 1690 (Church recor ... more...
The energetic and focused Fitzmaurice family are behind one of Dublin's greatest food success stories - what began as one of the city's first wholefood restaurants, in 1982, has developed into a thriving deli business.
Joe Fitzmaurice, now running the ... more...
Spas and retreats appeared all over Ireland in recent years, but few could rival the beauty of this magic place. This unique resort on the eastern shores of Lough Derg is modelled on the lines of a 19th century Irish village with quietly understated lu ... more...
In 2015 the original Gourmet Food Parlour made a big move - from its quirky premises on Cumberland Street in the town centre, to a lovely bright almost-harbourside location on Crofton Road.
Here, although the building is light and modern, the usual GF ... more...
The arrival of Toons Bridge Dairy Store on Dublin’s Georges Street feels like a departure for the city. It’s not that there aren’t other great places in town to buy a range of cheese, charcuterie and deli-tastic treats. This emporium ... more...
An award winning member of the Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland (ACBI), Barry John Crowe's loyal customers (and the ACBI judges) especially like his sausages. Traditional with a modern twist, they have the high meat content that is essential for a ... more...
In common ownership with the renowned seafood restaurant O’Grady’s of Barna (see entry), Michael O’Grady’s place in the city is a little oasis just off Galway’s main shopping thoroughfare - on a fine day you can sit outsid ... more...
Just beside the beautiful new Foyle Bridge and less than three miles from city centre, this is a glamorous younger sister to the city’s popular Da Vinci Hotel. Located in the Waterside area (on the east bank of the River Foyle), it’s only a ... more...
John and Helen Cooney’s modern four star guesthouse was only built in 2005, but quickly established itself as one of the most popular in the area. Not surprisingly, perhaps, as it is within walking distance of Kilkenny city centre in fine weather ... more...