One of the best reasons to venture out from Kilkenny city to nearby Bennettsbridge is to visit the Nicholas Mosse Pottery in their old mill which is located in a lovely rural setting on the banks of the River Nore.
The restored mill is beautifully sit ... more...
This famous old 19th century coaching inn has been owned by Ronan and Jennie Sweeney since 2004 and, since then, they have achieved their ambition to restore Balloo’s reputation as one of the finest country dining pubs in Northern Ireland with sp ... more...
On a slip road at the top of the main street, just off the busy thoroughfare, siblings Elaine and JD Spearman's bakery and tea room is a charming old-style place to take a break for a bite to eat and 'freshly ground coffee or a grand cup of tea'.
It h ... more...
Named after the legendary Italian cyclist Angelo Fausto Coppi (1919 – 1960) and tucked into Belfast’s trendiest restaurant quarter, right beside the MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre), Coppi may have plenty of competition but there’s alwa ... more...
In a lovely location - right on the harbour, with pretty water views when the tide is in - The Quay House is the oldest building in Clifden and was built around 1820.
Since then it has had a surprisingly varied usage: it was originally the harbourmast ... more...
One of the region's most highly-regarded restaurants is to be found in the old courthouse of the attractive village of Kinlough. With an open fire in the main room, which makes it especially appealing on chilly evenings, this much loved little res ... more...
As relocations go, the move of Liam and Justina Gavin’s modest but deservedly popular Drumanilra Farm Kitchen in Boyle to smart new premises in Carrick-on-Shannon - where the reimagined business opened in late 2021 as Honestly by Drumanilra ... more...
Doolin is a popular destination and invariably busy, but it has managed to maintain a sense of old world charm and the people of Doolin are always welcoming to visitors. And with the Aran Islands ferry and attractions like the Cliffs of Moher and Dooli ... more...
Owner Jason Horkan and his skilled team offer a stylish option for casual dining in the Carrick-On-Shannon/Leitrim area. An impressive restaurant near The Dock Arts Centre, The Red Bank burst onto the scene with aplomb in March 2020 and - despite openi ... more...
Ireland’s grandest castle hotel, with a history going back to the early 13th century, Ashford Castle is set in 350 acres of beautiful parkland on the shores of Lough Corrib.
Grandeur, formality and tranquillity are the essential characteristics, ... more...