Mella’s fudge is quite an institution in Ireland although it’s not one of those businesses that’s been in the family for generations, far from it in fact. Mella McAuley started making her real butter fudge at her West Cork home, in Ba ... more...
Having celebrated 100 years in business in 2013, this ‘grande old dame’ in Naas continues to thrive. It was originally opened for 'lunches and accommodation' by the legendary Mrs Brigid Lawlor in 1913 and, since being rescued from examiners ... more...
Third generation family butchers involved in farming and retailing for over 65 years, with shops in Mullingar, Tullamore and Galway. All offer a combination of high quality traditional butchery and innovative products, earning them many accolades throu ... more...
When former dairy farmers Paul and Siobhan Lawless started their farmhouse bakery, “The Foods of Athenry” in 2000, a converted bicycle shed on their Co Galway farm was the unlikely setting for the new business. By 2004, however, growing dem ... more...
Situated in a particularly attractive listed Victorian building - just opposite the City Hall, and within walking distance of the whole city centre area - this boutique hotel has established a special niche for discerning visitors to Belfast.
This Bel ... more...
Denise and Michael O'Callaghan's well-named enterprise produces handmade gluten- and wheat-free breads and cakes. Approved by the Irish Coeliac Society, many of their products are also dairy and yeast free.
Reflecting the philosophy that "being o ... more...
On the Balllina side of the twin towns of Killaloe/Ballina (generally known as Killaloe), this attractive younger sister of the popular Limerick Tuscany Bistro is smartly presented and welcoming - just like its Annacotty namesake.
Inside, it’s c ... more...
Green Man Wines is one of the best examples of a new breed of hybrid wine-bar-shops to develop around Ireland and its capital city in particular.
Owner David Gallagher is one of the nicest people you could meet in Ireland’s world of wine. His ... more...
This great neighbourhood restaurant has earned a loyal following and they really fly the flag for Irish seafood – and for Irish beef too, as the main concession to non-seafood eaters is a range of prime dry-aged steaks from Co Carlow, supplied by ... more...
One of the most famous music centres in the west of Ireland, traditional Irish music and set dancing at Vaughan's pub and (previously thatched) barn attract visitors from all over the world. In recent times it has also attracted fans of Father Ted, as ... more...