Esther Barron and her husband Joe Prendergast's business dates back to 1887, and this wonderfully traditional bakery still uses the original Scottish brick ovens to make breads with real flavour and an old-fashioned crust; the range is wide (and well w ... more...
Classes/Courses / Country House / Historic House / Restaurant
Beautifully located overlooking Lough Ramor and the rolling Cavan countryside, this eighteenth century sporting lodge is on the edge of Virginia town and at the heart of a 150 acre estate. It was built by Thomas Taylour, Lord Headfort, as a summer esc ... more...
Beautifully situated overlooking Lough Corrib and set in 180 acres of woodlands and gardens, the Hodgson family’s gracious early Victorian manor house was built in 1846 as a wedding present for the present owner, Henry Hodgson’s, great, gre ... more...
If you meet the gorgeous 'welcoming committee' Cockapoo, Florence, when checking in, you're sure to be smitten by this unusual hotel. Friendly greetings don't get any warmer - and she has the cheerful reception staff well trained too.
Formerly the Tem ... more...
With its signature blend of relaxed professionalism, the Kelly family’s renowned beachside hotel continues to represent the very best of the Sunny South-East, welcoming countless regular visitors who return year after year.
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Good quality pork is hard to find in Ireland, so producers of high quality pork and bacon deserve great praise.
Near Claremorris, Co Mayo, Dave and Diana Milestone of Andarl Farm famously started off on their ‘great pig adventure’, with a ... more...
Butchers / Café / Meat & Game / Producers Shop / Speciality Store
Going through Sutton Cross is enjoyable these days, with the pretty sage green frontage of Higgins Family Butchers to distract the eye when waiting at the lights - and there's a lovely bakery counter too, which will tempt you to try one of their gorgeo ... more...
Well away from the bustle of Doolin and Lisdoonvarna, with wonderful views of the Atlantic and the West coast, Declan and Cecilia O'Callaghan's unusual property is easily identified from afar by the 15th century castle standing on it - and, in summer, ... more...
You can’t miss this restaurant on the western side of Athlone, near the castle. Its vivid yellow exterior walls on two sides of a street corner and red doors and windows make it a beacon for hungry diners.
Kin Khao Thai is run by Irishman ... more...
Always a delight for its unpretentiousness and the simple good food it offers at reasonable prices (for the high quality), this Italian restaurant and deli is very near the Nassau Street entrance to Trinity College, and the first of what has since beco ... more...