In a time when coffee shops are a dime a dozen (and in fact, The Coffee Shot is located only a few shopfronts away from a Starbucks), it’s a wonderful surprise to stumble upon this little gem in Sandyford’s Beacon South Quarter.
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Near Loughrea in East Galway fourth generation conservationists, Leahy Beekeeping, offer a fascinating and highly educational beekeeping experience to individuals, families and groups. Set in an area of conservation in the beautifiul Sliabh Aughty Moun ... more...
Strategically located close to the M50 motorway, the Red Cow Hotel has a grand staircase sweeping up from the marble lobby, lit by a wonderful Murano glass chandelier.
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Magnificently located in one of Newtownards's fine old Victorian buildings, Michael Knott's busy town centre bakery and restaurant is a hive of activity, with customers eager to buy specialities such as fruit loaves and cakes from the bakery, or join ... more...
With its colourful display of fresh local produce around the doorway like gleaming fruits spilling out from a classic cornucopia, Siobhán Lawlor’s tiny shop in the pretty village of Gowran is a treasure trove of good things for food lovers ... more...
In the heart of the Boyne Valley, this restored coaching inn dates back to the 17th-century and now has the good fortune be in common ownership with nearby Tankardstown House whose owners, Tricia and Brian Conroy, undertook their trademark tasteful ref ... more...
Set in landscaped grounds on an elevated site overlooking Westport town, Adrian and Geraldine Noonan's Victorian-style hotel has been welcoming guests to this lovely town since 1997. Meanwhile, the hotel has built up an enviable reputation for good foo ... more...
It’s nearly twenty years since Joel d’Anjou opened this long single storey whitewashed building on a hill overlooking Galway Bay as a hostel and restaurant, and it is still the most talked about place on the Aran islands.
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Sligo’s first Korean-Japanese restaurant opened in 2016 - a good time to choose, with Korean food becoming increasingly popular.
Head chef and owner Nae Young Jung is from South Korea, which is strongly reflected in the menu. The Japanese elem ... more...
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Go under the archway beside Kate McCormack’s sixth generation butcher’s shop in Westport and up the stairs, where you will find an art gallery on your right and, on your left, this small, unpretentious restaurant wi ... more...