Right down in the south-west corner of County Clare, Loop Head is a magical place with an away-from-it-all atmosphere, dramatic coastal scenery, and a whole range of outdoor activities, including dolphin watching. Add great food and hospitality to the ... more...
Ambitious, innovative and exciting, Woodruff sparks joy from the moment you set foot inside. In the centre of Stepaside Village, this first solo venture by rising star chef Simon Williams and manager Colm Maguire may be a modest looking premises from t ... more...
Breathing life back into a landmark building that formerly housed The Central Hotel and its beloved Library Bar, Dublin’s Hoxton Hotel opened in 2025 - and, for guests looking for a buzzing city base, the 129 dog-friendly bedrooms offer just that ... more...
Renowned throughout the Ireland for their excellent home baking, this great craft bakery has received widespread recognition through the years (including a Good Food Award from the Irish Food Writers’ Guild) for the quality of their products.
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An old area of the city west of Phoenix Park, The Strawberry Beds is named after its original use for growing strawberries - and The Anglers Rest pub has been a landmark in this historic part of Dublin since 1862.
It is owned by well known fishm ... more...
“Anything But Ordinary” is how owners Frankie and Josephine Whelehan describe their stylishly appointed 42-room townhouse, The Wilder.
Combining heritage features and elegance with modern comforts, this Victorian gem is just a short stroll ... more...
Former home to the Clark linen-milling family, Ardtara is now an attractive, elegantly decorated Victorian country house. It has long been a member of the prestigious Blue Book (Irish Country Houses & Restaurants Association) and it has a warm atmo ... more...
In a scenic area between the lovely Ox Mountains and the sea, Carol Rafter's friendly B&B is only 17 kilometres from Sligo yet it feels as if it's in a world of its own.
Although the accommodation is in a more recent addition, it's beside the fami ... more...
John and Lucy Finn's attractive restaurant is on the river, in a charming little award-winning tidy town a few miles north of Tuam - a welcome sight for hungry travellers between Galway and Sligo.
John cooks an eclectic mix of international and tradit ... 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...