This historic 17th century castle is located near the coast, and convenient to both the airport and city centre.
Although it's a pity that the extensive grounds were given over to development some years ago so that special sense of space has been lost ... more...
Co Offaly is home to some outstanding dairy producers – one of the best known is the Cleary family’s Glenisk Organic Dairy, which is situated beside the family farm at Killeigh and is Ireland’s largest organic dairy food producer.
To ... more...
Although conceived mainly as a neighbourhood spot for local residents (which it achieves briliantly) when Stove opened in 2020, this modest first floor premises in south Belfast also soon became one of the city’s must-visit destinations. And, wit ... more...
Now in its third generation of family ownership, Aherne’s of Youghal is outstanding for the warmth of the FitzGibbon family’s hospitality and their enormous enthusiasm for the business which, since 1993, has included some fine accommodation ... more...
Kilcolgan is synonymous with native oysters, the famed 'Galway Bay oysters'. Kellys are not only highly respected suppliers to hotels and restaurants in Ireland and abroad (including Rick Stein), but you can also buy them online (Oct-Apr) in smaller qu ... more...
Like a lot of craft brewers, Sam Black started out with a home brewing kit. Fast forward a few years and he and his wife, Maudeline, traded up and founded the Kinsale Craft Brewery in 2013 in Co. Cork.
The Blacks are unique in that their brewery was c ... more...
Established in 1996 amidst the spectacular Mountains of Mourne, Whitewater Brewery is Northern Ireland’s largest microbrewery.
The brewery was called one of the best in the world in the prestigious International Beer Challenge 2007 and their bee ... more...
The unexceptional exterior of this pleasant four star near the university belies its stylish, modern lobby - and the well-maintained gardens and welcoming staff create a good first impression.
One of the leading Limerick Hotels, the Castletroy Park or ... 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...
In business since 1977, Brod Kearan's ethically focused store is one of the oldest shops in Greystones - and one of Ireland's oldest health stores.
They carry some excellent products, including natasha's Living Foods, and a USP for foodies is the extr ... more...