The Doran family have been at the heart of the fishing community in Howth since the mid '50s, when fisherman Michael Doran first settled in the picturesque north Dublin port.
At one point the family owned ten boats but the decline in fishing sa ... more...
Brother and sister, Dermot and Hannah Ward, run this lovely little café and garden centre just outside Birr.
Hannah trained with Darina Allen at Ballymaloe Cookery School and that wholesome philosophy is seen in the delightful café, wher ... more...
Right down in the south-west corner of County Clare, Loop Head is a magical place with an away-from-it-all atmosphere, dramatic coastal scenery, and a whole range of outdoor activities, including dolphin watching. Add great food and hospitality to the ... more...
Slow Food farmers Martin and Noreen Conroy are renowned for the free range pork, bacon and sausages that they produce, with the help of their five children, on their small mixed farm near Midleton - and for which they received a very well-deserved Euro ... more...
Open fires in public areas create the welcoming atmosphere for which the Hylands Burren Hotel is famous - and, owned by the Quinn family, who are local with many years in business in Ballyvaughan village, it has the personal touch that only hands-on fa ... more...
Centrally located close to the quay, this modern 4* hotel is within comfortable walking distance of all the main visitor attractions in Waterford City and has earned a reputation for giving great value in both accommodation and food.
A bright receptio ... more...
Way out on the Inishowen peninsula, Joyce and Mervyn Norris’s farmhouse is tucked into a sheltered corner in stone-walled countryside beside the sea. Surrounded by a large garden with mature trees and welcoming flowers, it is a substantial house ... more...
At the centre of Dublin society since the early nineteenth century, the Gresham has long been one of the favourite Dublin hotels for business and leisure.
Acquired in 2016 by Riu Plaza Hotels and Resorts, with planning permission in place for 120 new ... more...
Not your average sheep farmer, Michael Keegan is one of a new breed of resourceful young farmers who are determined to find viable ways to stay on the land. Michael and his wife Hannah have developed an interesting combination of enterprises - includin ... more...
The Kelly family's attractive two-storey bar and restaurant is a well-established dining destination within the greater Sligo area as well as being popular with local diners.
It's a fine big building, with a traditional bar on the ground floor (where ... more...
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