Set in 900 acres beside the River Maigue, Adare Manor is the former home of the Earls of Dunraven and has been the most impressive manor house in the region since it was built in 1832 - and, while the Dunravens have long since departed, the estate sti ... more...
This fine family-run establishment occupies three seamlessly joined Victorian houses beside the famous old rugby grounds in leafy Ballsbridge, and it is in an ideal location for visiting the Aviva Stadium, the RDS, Dublin Convention Centre, theatres an ... more...
A short jump from Inis Mor, this interesting island is the most traditional of the group - very few cars, wonderful walks, and some people still wearing traditional clothes; by contrast the Inis Meain Knitting Co. factory and showroom offers great barg ... more...
Just across the Clare River from the historic Claregalway Abbey, this popular small hotel is owned and operated by the Dunleavy family. It makes a great base for exploring Connemara and the West and is busy throughout the summer with tourists and busin ... more...
Enjoying a picturesque location beside the Royal Canal, this boutique hotel near Blanchardstown offers contemporary accommodation, a pleasant bar and restaurant, and a large heated deck with outdoor seating overlooking the lock.
Under new ownership si ... more...
Right on the beautiful white coral strand at Mannin Bay, near Clifden, this boutique-style four star hotel is blessed with a dream location. It's a perfect holiday destination, especially for families, also a great place to drop into when touring Conne ... more...
Situated in its own grounds, a short stroll from the town centre, the Treacy family’s luxurious, well-run hotel is deceptively modern - despite its classical good looks, it only dates from the 1990s.
However, it has already undergone more than o ... more...
In a stunning shoreside location on Barrow Harbour, this beautifully renovated property dates back to 1723 and was once home to the Knight of Kerry.
It was acquired in 2016 by an enthusiastic young owner, Daragh McDonogh, who returned from London to b ... more...
Built in 1853 as a coastguard regional headquarters, this fine property on the edge of the wonderfully away-from-it-all village of Ballycastle was later acquired by the Sisters of Mercy, who named it Stella Maris.
It now makes a very special small hot ... more...
Just outside the traditional seaside holiday town of Newcastle, and close to the championship links of the Royal County Down golf course, this friendly hotel on the edge of the Mourne mountains has a pleasingly remote atmosphere and spacious public are ... more...
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