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Tom and Ernestine McKeever's family-run B&B in Portstewart has lovely views and offers a stylish alternative to hotel accommodation on the Causeway Coast.
With lovely décor in subtle creams and beiges, it has generous lounging space for gu ...
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Wild Honey Inn
Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
Set in pretty gardens on the edge of Lisdoonvarna town, this old hotel was re-opened in 2009 by Aidan McGrath and his wife Kate Sweeney, who renamed it The Wild Honey Inn. A well known chef, Aidan had worked at top establishments in Ireland and abro ...
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The Vaughan family’s classic old-fashioned small seaside village hotel is in the heart of Roundstone and enjoys a great view over the harbour and distant Connemara hills, from both public areas and many of the comfortable en-suite rooms.
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This stunning 200-acre West Cork property just outside Skibbereen town offers everything you could wish for in a holiday destination, all in one beautiful package.
At its heart is the elegant 19th century Liss Ard Country House, which may surprise fir ...
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Prominently located on the promenade of this heritage town, the Sir Walter Raleigh has its origins in three 18th century townhouses and has been run as an hotel since 1902.
Named after the Elizabethan adventurer who was so famously associated with You ...
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You can't beat the Sunny South East for a traditional family break and this sister property to the more businesslike Ashdown Park Hotel (see entry), on the other side of Gorey town, is one of the most focused hotels in Ireland when it comes to thinking ...
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Kells Bay House and Gardens & Sala Thai Restaurant
Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry
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Kells Bay Gardens hit the headlines in 2021 when the owner, the horticulturist Billy Alexander, won a coveted gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show for the exotic sub-tropical exhibit that he created with plants transported from his Kerry garden.
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The Lord Bagenal is beautifully situated on the River Barrow, with a fine harbour and marina right beside the inn and a pleasant riverside walk nearby.
Although now a large hotel rather than the pub that is fondly remembered by many regular patrons, p ...
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John and Martina Sheedy run one of the west of Ireland's best-loved small hotels - it offers some of the best food in the area and quite luxurious accommodation, and yet it still has the warm ambience and friendly hands-on management which make a hotel ...
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Any parent worried about the weather when deciding whether to holiday in Ireland, should consider the growing number of hotels that have opted to specialise in family holidays. West Cork is an ever-popular destination and many happy families vote with ...
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GREAT VALUE SPRING GETAWAYS - TEN OF THE BESTLengthening days and spring in the air make a short break away from cities very appealing - especially with St Patrick's Weekend, Mother's Day and Easter all coming up in quick succession. A hotel is a good bet early in the year, offering plenty of comfort and facilities if the weather is disappointing, and it needn't break the bank. To get the best rates, give the special offers pages on hotel websites a good browse, take up holiday weekend offers or travel midweek if possible - and book di ... -
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Romantic Getaways - 10 of The BestIt used to be all about St Valentine's Day but now it's February the Month of Love, which makes a lot more sense - and why not extend that to Spring of Love…There’s great value to be found early season if you navigate around Easter and other public holidays, especially if you can take a midweek break. From pubs with rooms to five-star hotels, this micro-collection highlights just a few of the most desirable destinations around Ireland for twosomes (among others) and it includes ... -
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GREAT ESCAPES FOR WINTER & EARLY SPRING - 10 OF THE BESTGive yourself a break and take off for a few days this winter - there are cosy and relaxing places all over Ireland to tempt you, and some fantastic value to be enjoyed off-season too. And with Valentine's coming up, maybe one of these would be perfect for that romantic treat...So browse through this gloriously diverse collection and take your pick... -
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FISHING BREAKS - TEN OF THE BESTWhat better way to spend a few days away in some of Irelands most stunning landscapes than a short break at one of our famous fishing hotels? And, by a happy chance, they are all lovely places for non-fishing partners to visit too…. -
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AN HOUR (OR SO) FROM DUBLIN - TEN OF THE BESTA short break can do us all a power of good, and picking a destination that's only an hour or 90 minutes from home means less stress, more chilling time - and better value all round. So, especially if you're based in Dublin, why not try one of our picks for a quick break within easy striking distance of home? -
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Garden Getaways - 10 of the BestWhile many are open all year, this is perhaps the perfect time for garden visits - and some of Ireland's loveliest gardens offer accommodation too, so why not try one (or more) of these gorgeous garden getaways this year... -
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Breaks for Groups - 10 of the Best DestinationsThinking of a family get-together in Ireland, or want to meet up somewhere interesting with old friends? Destinations that can cater separately for families and other groups often offer a particularly relaxing stay. Here are just a few of our favourites to tempt you… -
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THE VERY BEST - TEN OF THE BEST10 of the very best places to eat, drink & stay throughout Ireland. We are blessed with some outstanding places to eat and stay in Ireland and these are unquestionably some of the very best – and they’re all beautifully located too. -
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FOR KIDS - TEN OF THE BESTNot quite decided on your holiday plans yet? Consider the simplicity, relaxation and - if chosen wisely - better value, that airport-free home holidays offer. Parents holidaying with their kids will find there is plenty to choose from in many of the most beautiful and interesting areas of Ireland, and you’ll be made especially welcome this year. -
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Mother’s Day at The Club at GoffsThis great Mother’s Day package includes a stay, spa-time and a choice of dining options -
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Easter Escape to Ballymaloe2-night Easter Escape Package (19th & 20th April 2025) in the peaceful surroundings of Ballymaloe House -
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Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare, Co LimerickPIANO PACKAGE in Ireland's prettiest village Adare Enjoy live piano music in the Hunters Bar! -
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COUPLES RETREAT AT THE CLIFF HOUSE HOTELHead to Co Waterford for a relaxing short break at the five star Cliff House Hotel, in the village of Ardmore -
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Two day Yoga Retreat at Lough Eske CastleEscape to Donegal this New Year and relax in five star luxury with a bespoke Yoga and wellness weekend, near Donegal Town at 5-star Lough Eske Castle. -
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WINTER & SPRING ROMANTIC EXPERIENCES AT GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL & ESTATESweep your loved one off their feet and reconnect with nature with a celebration that’s full of luxury and romance at five-star Glenlo Abbey Hotel and its 138-acre estate. -
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Casey's of Baltimore - 3 for 2 Winter GetawayThis warmly welcoming family-run seaview hotel offers very comfortable accommodation and lovely food, especially seafood, while Casey's pub, which dates back to the 1800s, has a cosy old-world atmosphere (complete with live traditional music). -
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Ardtara Country House - Winter Warmer OfferEscape to Ardtara Country House, a charming Victorian property set in beautiful rolling countryside in the heart of Northern Ireland and near the Causeway Coast. -
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Blue Haven Hotel - Rare Romantic GetawayThis February, guests are invited to experience a romantic escape with a memorable fine dining experience from award-winning Executive Chef Meeran Manzoor's Tasting Menu at Rare at the delightful Blue Haven Hotel in picturesque Kinsale.
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Wild Atlantic WayExplore the wonderful West coast of Ireland by taking a tour around some or all of the Wild Atlantic Way -
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East CorkWith a rich historical and maritime legacy, East Cork has a truly unique variety of attractions to offer the visitor. It is a haven for family holidays with a huge range of activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained for hours. -
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West CorkIn this extensive county, the towns and villages have their own distinctive character. In West Cork, their spirit is preserved in the vigour of the landscape with the handsome coastline where the light of the famous Fastnet Rock swings across tumbling ocean and spray-tossed headland. The county is a repository of the good things of life, a treasure chest of the finest farm produce, and the very best of seafood, brought to market by skilled specialists. -
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Ring of KerryThe town of Killarney is where the Ring of Kerry begins and ends for many, among the lakes and mountains where they are re-establishing the enormous white-tailed sea eagle, has long been a magnet for visitors. Across the purple mountains from Killarney, the lovely little town of Kenmare in South Kerry is both a gourmet focus, and another excellent touring centre. As one of the prettiest places in Ireland, Kenmare puts the emphasis on civic pride. -
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The BurrenThat Galway Bay coastline in Co. Clare is where The Burren, the fantastical North Clare moonscape of limestone which is home to so much unexpectedly exotic flora, comes plunging spectacularly towards the sea around the attractive village of Ballyvaughan. -
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ConnemaraConnemara, the Land of the Sea, where earth, rock and ocean intermix in one of Ireland's most extraordinary landscapes, and is now as ever a place of angling renown - you're very quickly into the high ground and moorland which sweep up to the Twelve Bens and other splendid peaks, wonderful mountains which enthusiasts would claim as the most beautiful in all Ireland. Beyond, to the south, the Aran Islands are a place apart. -
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Erne WaterwayRivers often divide one county from another, but Fermanagh is divided - or linked if you prefer - throughout its length by the handsome waters of the River Erne, both river and lake. Southeast of the historic county town of Enniskillen, Upper Lough Erne is a maze of small waterways meandering their way into Fermanagh from the Erne'e source in County Cavan. -
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Shannon WaterwayCo Cavan shares the 667 m peak of Cuilcagh with neighbouring Fermanagh. No ordinary mountain, this - it has underground streams which eventually become the headwaters of the lordly River Shannon, Ireland's longest river that passes south through many counties before exiting at the mighty estuary in Limerick. A magnet for tourism now with boating, fishing, cycling and walking-a-plenty. -
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Causeway CoastBetween the sheltered bays at the foot of the Glens of Antrim, the sea cliffs of the headlands soar with remarkable rock formations which, on the North Coast, provide the setting for the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and the Giant's Causeway.
Apps and Books
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Georgina Campbell's Ireland - The Best of the Best
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From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
Paperback edition of From Tide to Table - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying, Preparing & Cooking Fish and Seafood by Georgina Campbell
