A very different kind of Irish holiday is offered by Ruari and Olivia Gibbons on their luxury barge, the Shannon Princess. They're Blue Book members and what they offer is like a mini version of a cruise ship holiday - ideal for groups, but also a nic ... more...
Billed as "....A celebration of local flavours, sustainable practices, and the vibrant community that surrounds us", this charming place is set in the rolling south Kilkenny countryside, in the former Kilkieran Cottage Restaurant premises. A ... more...
Waterford has more than its fair share of good butchers; and Tom Kearney's stands out especially for their beef; they raise their own animals for supply to some of the city's most discerning customers. more...
Its location in the former Turkish baths creates a highly unusual and atmospheric contemporary dining space for one of Cork's most popular restaurants.
Modern European cooking with an emphasis on locally-sourced, free-range and organic products is the ... more...
Peploe’s on St Stephen's Green seemed to lose its way for a while, though this popular city centre Dublin restaurants always had its loyal fans and successfully rode out the economic crash.
With a fresh refurbishment and renewed focus, the buzz ... more...
In the old Norman area of Waterford city, this hospitable pub is in a pedestrianised lane just off Broad Street.
It can be very busy but, at quieter times it's a pleasant place, with welcoming open fires in several bars - and this lovely ambience toge ... more...
With its quirky window display of crockery and antiques giving a hint of the TLC that proprietor John Ward put into its conversion in 2002, it would be hard to walk past this former jewellers shop.
Called after Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe (there is a fami ... more...
A love of traditional food and recognition of the environmental impact of their business are the driving forces behind this paradise for cake lovers.
Originally established by Michelle Darmody, it is now operated by the former manager, Ray O'Neill, an ... more...
In a scenic area between the lovely Ox Mountains and the sea, Carol Rafter's friendly B&B is only 17 kilometres from Sligo yet it feels as if it's in a world of its own.
Although the accommodation is in a more recent addition, it's beside the fami ... more...
Tucked between King Johns Castle and the Market House Arts Centre in the heart of Dungarvan, this attractive restaurant and bar hit the ground running when it opened in the summer of 2017.
Owned by the Pettit family from Clonmel, who have the hospital ... more...
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