The Fallons have been involved in the hospitality business in Kildare since 1922 and, when their much loved Newbridge hotel, The Red House Inn, was destroyed by fire some years ago, Brian Fallon (of Fallon & Byrne in Dublin, see entry) brought the ... more...
A growing number of people now see Athlone as a destination for holidays or short breaks and, for many, it would be unthinkable to visit the area or even pass through it without a visit to Annie McNamara and Mary McCullagh’s elegantly informal co ... more...
The Vaughan family’s classic old-fashioned small seaside village hotel is in the heart of Roundstone and enjoys a great view over the harbour and distant Connemara hills, from both public areas and many of the comfortable en-suite rooms.
Well kn ... more...
Since 2000 Peter and Anita Thomas have been making their excellent semi-hard, raw milk, natural rind cheese Bellingham Blue Farmhouse Cheese here, on the banks of the River Glyde.
It is made from the milk of a single herd of Friesian cows using ... more...
Conveniently located off the main Dublin - Galway road (N6), and only a short drive from Galway Airport and Galway City, this smart modern hotel is within walking distance of the Heritage Town of Athenry town yet attractively situated in a woodland set ... more...
This remarkable pub near the Odyssey Arena is in one of Belfast’s few remaining 18th century buildings; built in 1711, it is the city’s oldest listed building.
It has been extensively and carefully renovated allowing the original bar (whic ... more...
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Inis Oirr, the smallest and most easterly of the Aran Islands is a tranquil place, perfect for quiet contemplation and relaxed walks and swimming in crystal clear waters.
At the south end of the island and a 5 minute walk along the sea from the pier, ... more...
Overlooking the estuary from the Portmarnock coast road just outside Malahide, the McNulty family's seafood bistro combines the charm of a seaside café with the cosiness of a neighbourhood restaurant. On a fine summer evening tables are in deman ... more...
Cat lovers will immediately feel at home in this stylish hotel near Spanish Arch, with cat motifs everywhere and a brochure image of a chilled out ginger enjoying the best sofa, it’s easy to see that this smart establishment is homely at heart. ... more...
Surrounded by dairy farms and fruit fields in the eastern tip of County Meath, Nicola Smyth works out of her home kitchen to produce small batches of award-winning homemade jams, jellies, marmalades, curds, chutneys and dessert sauces.
One taste of he ... more...
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