While renowned as a food-lovers' destination - and there is certainly no shortage of outstanding places to eat and to shop for food in this charming town - there is always room for more excellence and Liz and Brendan Byrne's new townhouse and rest ... more...
This hotel in a peaceful part of Tralee town is set in 3 acres of grounds and landscaped gardens, yet within walking distance of the town centre. Open since 1998, the high quality of materials and workmanship has paid off as the building has mellowed a ... more...
Since 1934 Mortons has been supplying provisions to discerning Dubliners and, in the caring hands of Gary Morton, this third generation store continues to hold its place as one of the great Dublin food stores.
Fresh fruit, veg, meat and fish; Irish or ... more...
Stunningly located close to the arts theatre in the heart of Armagh City, this well established favourite moved down to the busy area at the bottom of Marketplace Hill in 2015 - and came into the ownership of Gavin Emerson the following year.
Now enjo ... more...
This famous pub has been drawing people along to the pier at Ballyvaughan since 1981.
It's an informal, cottagey kind of a place with several small bars, open fires, an outside dining area and a reputation for informal and friendly service of fresh se ... more...
This attractive daytime restaurant has been a welcoming presence on the harbour front in Westport for quite a few years and, although it has changed hands several times, each owner has opted to keep the name which - referring to the traditional wicker ... more...
The name ‘Tulsi’ refers to a basil plant sacred to Hindus, and this is a younger sister of the successful Tulsi in Galway.
Like many businesses in Ennis, it lies behind a handsome, traditional shopfront and its inviting denim blue desi ... more...
Well known chef Mark Doe and his wife Bernie run this cookery school near Farranfore (Kerry airport).
Both have a distinguished track record, Mark having been head chef in many prestigious establishments including the Hotel Ritz in London and Dublin's ... more...
One of Ireland’s most famous butchers and rightly so, McCarthy’s of Kanturk in Co Cork is an institution that is very definitely ‘worth a detour’.
Fifth and sixth generation butchers Jack McCarthy and his son Tim come from a lo ... more...
Fans of real-deal Thai street food should make a beeline to Parliament Stree,t where Thai chef Ju McCarthy and her Irish husband Derek have garnered quite the fanbase since opening early in the pandemic (July 2020). Chef Ju hails from Isaan in north-ea ... more...