Sheila Griffin’s attractive house in Clifden was built in 1825, using local quarried stone. Major renovations undertaken in recent years have retained its character while adding modern comforts, allowing her to offer stylish and comfortable accom ... more...
Originally from Germany, Maja Binder makes artisan cheeses of real character, and her husband, Olivier ‘On The Wild Side’ Beaujouan, collects seaweeds and makes numerous products from them, which are on sale at local markets.
Using summer ... more...
One of the oldest – and most charming – buildings in Killybegs, the smartly painted Fleet Inn stands out from its surroundings and, with chef Tommy Curley at the helm in the kitchen, visitors are sure to be impressed.
As the name implies y ... more...
Although it is in the centre of town, Catherine and Derek O’Sullivan’s attractive bistro is fortunate to have a view of the bay and, despite the nearby traffic, there's no shortage of competition for a table on the small terrace on sunny da ... more...
The ancestral home of the O'Briens, barons of Inchiquin and direct descendants of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, this is one of the few Irish estates tracing its history back to Gaelic royal families, and it is now one of Ireland's grandest hotels, ... more...
This four-star hotel on the edge of Portlaoise town dates back to the 1970s and - having been bought by the Galway businessman Pat McDonagh in 2015 - it is now part of his S0 Hotels group, well known for their friendly welcome and good value. &nbs ... more...
For many years known as the Galway Great Southern, this historic railway hotel overlooking Eyre Square right in the centre of Galway was built in 1852. It has always had a special place in the hearts of Galway people.
In 2006 the much-loved Great So ... more...
Discerning visitors to Carlingford will love Peter and Irene Finegan’s fine 19th century house in the heart of this charming medieval village.
Once the local doctor’s house, it has been in the Finegan family for three generations and, foll ... more...
This Dublin Airport Hotels a recent addition to the area, with a courtesy coach service to and from the airport (1.5km). A purpose built hotel, this is a useful option offering comfortable well serviced bedrooms, including family rooms, at budget ... more...
This atmospheric restaurant is in a smartly welcoming basement beneath two town houses on the west side of this busy Georgian square, just across from the Rotunda Hospital - an area that is home to one of Dublin's most iconic restaurants but not otherw ... more...