Robert and Yvonne Fitzsimmons are renowned for the quality of the free range poultry they produce on their family farm, sold under the East Ferry Free Range banner.
Robert's family have lived at East Ferry Farm for generations and both he and his fath ... more...
Irish mountain lamb, or ‘hill lamb’ is becoming one of the most sought after speciality foods produced in Ireland. Coming from areas such as Connemara, Kerry and West Waterford, where a rugged terrain with heathers, wild herbs and grasses p ... more...
A useful addition to the choice of city centre accommodation north of the Liffey, this Dublin hotel is close to the Rotunda Hospital and The Gate theatre and just a couple of minutes walk from O'Connell Street and the historic GPO.
It offers the ... more...
In a great location on the promenade, this fine Salthill hotel has uninterrupted views over Galway Bay and the West Clare hills - and, as arriving guests find in its pleasant and spacious foyer, the interior of this large modern property is equally imp ... more...
Ronan Byrne - AKA The Friendly Farmer - is a familiar figure at Galway and Moycullen farmers’ markets, where he sells the free range meat and - especially - poultry - produced on the 35 acre farm outside Athenry in East Galway where he grew up, a ... more...
Only a stone's throw from Toner's (see entry), Doheny & Nesbitt is another great Dublin institution, but there the similarity ends.
Just around the corner from the Dail (Irish Parliament), this Victorian pub has traditionally attracted a wide spec ... more...
One of ireland's best loved chefs, Danny Millar - formerly of Balloo Inns and other esteemed establishments in Ireland and beyond - teamed up with his old friend Andy Rea of Mourne Seafood in 2019, to open Stock Kitchen & Bar in the restaurant ... more...
Now run by 7th generation owner Catherine Moran, this is just the kind of Irish pub that people everywhere dream about. It’s as pretty as a picture, with a well-kept thatched roof and a lovely waterside location (with plenty of seats outside wher ... more...
Northern Ireland can boast several excellent brands of dairy ice cream and an outstanding product to keep an eye open for in Fermanagh is the cleverly named Tickety Moo brand, made on the Grey family’s farm at Killadeas.
John Grey and three sons ... more...
A registered charity, the Irish Seed Savers Association is a large environmental non-governmental organisation in Ireland. They research, locate, preserve and use traditional varieties, cultivars of fruit, vegetables, potatoes and grains.
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