The Macroom area is famous for milling - and these days it’s famous for one simple yet outstanding product: traditional stone-ground oatmeal made by Donal Creedon at Macroom Oatmeal Mills (Walton Mills) on the River Sullane.
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This quality Irish meat company now also produce under the Moyallon brand, with well known food pioneer and former owner of Moyallon Foods, Jilly Dougan, still actively involved.
Peter Hannan's remarkable company is one of Ireland's most innovative an ... more...
At the foot of Croagh Patrick, just cross the road from the Great Famine national monument, this characterful old pub has been in the same family for generations and dates back to the mid eighteenth century.
Flagged as a 'museum pub', the photographs ... more...
Formerly a cobbler’s workshop, Jackie Hoyne’s delightful café enjoys a corner location and it would be hard to pass by the elegant 18th shopfront with its immaculately maintained paintwork and lovely Georgian windows.
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A family business run by Bill McAllister and his sons John and David, this inviting fishmongers shop not only offers an impressive variety of appealingly displayed fresh fish and shellfish, but also a high level of customer service.
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One of this famous wine retailer's two Dublin outlets (the other is in Glasthule). They are responsible for the survival of the unique Green Spot whiskey, which was formerly matured in sherry casks by Irish Distillers.
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Although Mezze is a relative newcomer to this traditional seaside holiday town, Irish-Israeli couple Nicola Crowley and chef Dvir Nusery’s deliciously sustainable business has earned an avid following.
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The smart, discreet frontage of this appealing restaurant fits in well with the neighbouring row of chi chi boutiques near Malahide marina. Kajjal is a sister restaurant of the highly-regarded Kinara Indian/Pakistani restaurant on Clontarf’s se ... more...
Attractively situated on the waterfront, overlooking Lough Atalia, this fine contemporary hotel is more central than its scenic location might suggest, as the shops and restaurants off Eyre Square are only a few minutes’ walk. Formerly the Radiss ... more...
Gorgeous Gort is what they call the town these days and, since it was lucky enough to be by-passed in 2010, that’s just what it is - and it is well worth leaving the M18 for a bite at Sarah Harty’s famously funky all day café.
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