Formerly the Stephen Pearce Emporium, this large premises lends itself very well to its current use as a design centre, gallery, shop and café and it is worth allowing some time for a browse and a tasty bite to eat here if you’re visiting ... 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...
Situated a stone’s throw from the waters of the beautiful bay, the Adams family's small traditional hotel is the heart of the local community - and one of the friendliest places to stay on the Cork coast.
It's one of those nice old fashioned ho ... more...
Quality comes first at the Murphy family’s butchers shop, which was established in 1934 and continues the proud traditions of three generations, including respect for animal husbandry and welfare, careful choice of breed, knowledgeable selection ... more...
Daddy’s opened in the winter of 2019, shortly before the world turned upside down, and it is as credit to the team that they are still thriving.
Daddy’s is located in The Circular, a pub you will find on, you guessed it, the Rialto end of ... more...
O’Connell’s renowned fish stall began life over 40 years ago, started by the late Kay O’Connell, mother of Paul and Pat, who run it today.
Pat O'Connell's meeting with Britain's Queen Elizabeth here at their English Market stall on ... more...
Whether to pick up the morning newspaper or drop in for something much tastier, the Manning family’s roadside Aladdin’s cave of good things is not a place to pass by.
A supporter of local West Cork artisan produce for many years, Val Mann ... more...
Overlooking a marina, this impressive lakeside period house makes a fine hotel, and the scale of the Victorian architecture and the style of furnishings and decor lean very much towards the luxurious in both public areas and accommodation.
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At this factory outlet overlooking the beautiful fishing harbour of Union Hall - one of Ireland’s main fishing ports - Peter Deasy stocks a vast range of fish and shellfish straight from the boats. Live shellfish available from a tank in-store. more...
This colourful and funky little cafe/bar on Howth's west pier has a couple of tables outside and, inside, it’s small, simple and cosy with a seating bar along the wide window overlooking the harbour, where diners can sit on high stools watch the ... more...