Sheila Griffin’s attractive house in Clifden was built in 1825, using local quarried stone. Major renovations undertaken in recent years have retained its character while adding modern comforts, allowing her to offer stylish and comfortable accom ... more...
It is interesting that one of Ireland’s oldest hotels, The Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon, should be the first hotel in Ireland to receive the EU Eco-label ‘Flower’ award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable tourism and p ... more...
This long-established family-run business was founded by Johnny Morgan and is now operated by his son Colm.
Morgan's offers a wide range of fresh whitefish and shellfish sourced from the nearby port of Kilkeel. Closed Sun & Mon. more...
Set in woods above the Glashaboy River this traditional hotel was once the home of Lord and Lady Crawford, founders of the Beamish Brewery.
It has since been added to and many of the rooms are in the newer section, but it has retained an old world amb ... more...
Shanagarry Smoked Salmon - more often referred to as Bill Casey’s smoked salmon - has been gracing the tables at nearby Ballymaloe House and other discerning dining destinations since the 1980s.
Slow Food member Bill Casey uses only salmon organ ... more...
This attractive and characterful pub in Carrick on Shannon is run by brothers Conor and Ronan Maher, sons of former Carrick-on-Shannon hoteliers, Rosaleen and the late Tom Maher (see entry for Hollywell), and it will be very clear to anyone who visits ... more...
Bakery / Baking/Bakery / Café / Deli / Speciality Store
Just a few miles inland from the beaches and surfers of Garrettstown, you’ll find the village of Ballinspittle and the Diva Boutique Bakery. Shannen Keane also found this village a few years back and named her enterprise after a coffee house in h ... more...
Monica Phelan’s elegant Georgian house is just 5 miles out of Kilkenny city, surrounded by its own farmland and gardens. It’s easy to spot - there’s a folly in its grounds. It’s a very friendly, welcoming place and the house h ... more...
Situated on a quiet road just off the centre of Adare village, and within easy walking distance of the Heritage Centre, shops and restaurants, Bridie Herlihy’s B&B is set well back from the road and offers a quiet and comfortable base for vis ... more...
In County Carlow, the cheese to look out for is the unusual (for Ireland) edam style Carlow Cheese which has been made by Elizabeth Bradley on her farm at Fenagh since 2005 and very soon gained a following.
Using the milk of a neighbouring herd, it is ... more...