It was a message from an impressed guest that led us to Kilbawn House, and it was a journey well worth taking.
Set in lush countryside 15 minutes’ drive south of Kilkenny city, Elizabeth and Jim Byrne’s immaculate B&B is surrounded by ... more...
A sister hotel to the more traditional Randles Hotel next door, this contemporary hotel provides complementary services and is finished to a high standard, to include a Leisure Centre (20-metre swimming pool, sauna & steam room) and The Zen Day Spa ... more...
Having lain dormant for nearly five years, this famous hotel at Marble Hill Strand was reopened by new owner Warren McCarthy in 2016, following major refurbishment.
Set in a prime location above one of the most famous beaches on the Wild Atlantic Way ... more...
Langtons is mainly famous for its maze of bars, with seating areas and restaurants that stretch right through this substantial building to a garden and private car park.
Although the fine classic frontage remains, the old traditional bar at the front ... more...
At the heart of this large, well-executed five star development lies a fine Victorian house and, although the newer areas have an elegant contemporary style, an atmosphere of timeless quality prevails throughout.
With a large conference centre, break- ... more...
WEEKENDS ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Genuine hospitality, high standards of comfort, caring service and excellent food are all to be found in the Deevy family’s fine 18th century country house and restaurant just outside Cappoquin - no wonder thi ... more...
If a comfortable city centre base is what you’re after, you won’t get more central than this stylish contemporary hotel, and, behind the deceptively low-key frontage (Luas station at the door), lies an impressively sleek interior - initiall ... more...
Close by the very tidy village of Keadue and at the heart of a 40-acre estate overlooking Lough Meelagh, you will find this 4* sister establishment to Lough Rynn Castle in Co Leitrim (see entry), and the two properties have much in common, notably very ... more...
RETIRING END of 2023 season
Alan and Kathleen Hardman’s restored Georgian home near Clifden is set peacefully in 35 acres of woodland grounds. Connemara ponies are bred here, and old woodland has been retained so the grounds are teeming wit ... more...
A charming mid 19th century house set quietly in mature woodlands on the de Vesci estate, Avril Bibby and Robin Scott’s country house B&B is just outside Abbeyleix village and offers all the advantages of the relaxed rural life that is typica ... more...
