Quality comes first at the Murphy family’s butchers shop, which was established in 1934 and continues the proud traditions of three generations, including respect for animal husbandry and welfare, careful choice of breed, knowledgeable selection ... more...
Leonardo Hotel (formerly Jurys Galway Inn) is magnificently sited to make the most of both the river - which rushes atmospherically past almost all the bedroom windows - and the great buzz of the Spanish Arch area of the city (just outside the ... more...
Chef Seamus O'Connell's long anticipated move from Cork to Killarney in summer 2019 brought a frisson of culinary excitement to the Kerry town. Given his reputation for doing things differently at Cork's long-established Ivory Tower, there was every re ... more...
Established over a quarter if a century ago, this well loved store came into new ownership in 2016 when Geoff Caird and Cathy Melvin took it on as a going concern, with Susie Coughlan as chef.
A pleasing display of freshly baked breads immediately att ... more...
This popular restaurant in the centre of Kenmare is in common ownership with the nearby Brook Lane Hotel and, even in a town that has earned such renown for the quality of its food and hospitality, it stands out for the pride that owners Dermot and Una ... more...
Set in wooded landscape with magnificent views over its own golf course and the Suir estuary, this lovely 18th century house has a splendid Waterford Crystal chandelier to set the tone in the foyer, and public areas are elegant throughout.
Accommodati ... more...
Set in a 300 acre estate in north county Dublin and built around the original Roganstown House, this is primarily a golf hotel but its convenience to Dublin airport and the city make it an attractive destination for business guests, travellers ... more...
In 2015 the original Gourmet Food Parlour made a big move - from its quirky premises on Cumberland Street in the town centre, to a lovely bright almost-harbourside location on Crofton Road.
Here, although the building is light and modern, the usual GF ... more...
This long-established seafront restaurant has been in family ownership for 130 years, and is currently run by Johnny Redmond, who is the chef, and his wife Caroline.
In a dream of a location, it is a long building with outside seating under a neat awn ... more...
Nowhere is the Irish passion for quality chocolate better provided for than in Cork.
Rosemary Daly's small but immaculately stocked specialist shop is not affiliated to any manufacturer and sells an exceptional range of the best artisan chocolates ... more...
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