No strangers to hospitality around these parts, Jason Foody and Khris Veldman will be remembered most recently for the fine period B&B in Warrenpoint that they ran when Jason (now manager at Stitch & Weave in Derry) was the opening Gene ... more...
Based in the converted Coach House at her 17th century family home, Sarah Baker's cookery school offers classes which are designed to interest a wide range of students, from primary school visits and transition year courses to bespoke adult class ... more...
Fifth generation butcher Pat Whelan is one of Ireland's best known butchers, and one of the most innovative.
Operating from an impressive modern shop in a small shopping centre, he was among the first to go online and, while emphasising his traditiona ... more...
Just outside Adare, this low, grey-tiled building is set in immaculately maintained gardens and presents a neat and welcoming appearance on arrival.
It has grown dramatically since the Fitzgerald family opened it in 1983 and - although Mary herself re ... more...
Connemara's loss has proved to be Kerry's gain, since - having worked together for the previous three years in Connemara’s Screebe House - chef Damien Ring and his front of house partner, Suzi O'Gorman, settled in Killorglin 'for the long run' in ... more...
Irish owned independent Dublin supermarkets, with an emphasis on fresh and speciality produce.
As well as well-selected general groceries, there's an in-store café, wokery counter (hot meals), smoothie bar, butchers, fish counter, sushi (delive ... more...
This popular bar, with its riverside location in the heart of Limerick City and its convivial offering of food, drink and music, appeals to Limerick people and visitors alike.
Conveniently located above the boats that make fast at the pontoon, R ... more...
Just paces away from one of Dublin's busiest train stations, this pleasant coffee shop with pavement-side tables fronts one of the city's least known but most authentic Italian restaurants. Descend a broad staircase at the rear to find a smart Ne ... more...
Formerly the Tower Hotel Derry, this attractive hotel has the distinction of being the only one to have been built inside the city walls. While this does have its disadvantages (the constraints of the site restricted the amount of parking provided, for ... 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...