Tucked into a side street in Rathmullan village, Martin Kelly and Monica Santos’ long-established restaurant has real draw-you-in appeal from the road – and if that doesn’t work, their interesting menu will always do the trick. It fir ... more...
The name Monaincha means 'island in the bog' and this lovely spot just outside Roscrea was once a hermit settlement – giving a hint of the peace and serenity to be found at the end of the long driveway, which meanders through farmland dotted with ... more...
Just 10 minutes' walk up the hill from the bustle of Baltimore village and the harbour, Rolf's Country House and Restaurant is an oasis of calm. Established by the Haffner family in 1979, it is set in several acres of lovely mature gardens, with views ... more...
Wexford’s most famous hotel, the former Whites of Wexford underwent total reconstruction in recent years and you certainly won’t miss it as it is a very large building, with obvious signage which can be seen from all around Wexford town.
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Set in fine rolling countryside in its own farmland and grounds, Breda Thomas’s lovely 18th century house overlooking the River Nore is blessed with an utterly restful location.
Breda is a relaxed host who enjoys sharing her home with guests, an ... more...
The location of this fine town centre hotel will come as a pleasant surprise - just off Mullingar's main street and yet built around a beautiful old house situated elegantly in spacious surroundings, with the town park on the doorstep and the Riv ... more...
In common ownership with Cabra Castle in Co Cavan, Castle Bellingham in Co Louth and Markree Castle in Sligo (the Corscadden family's Romantic Castle of Ireland group, see entries), this is a very likeable hotel of character with 15th century origins.
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A lovely old creeper-clad building on Castlecomer's handsome main street, the Avalon House Hotel lay empty for some years until the Comerford family brought it back to life and re-opened as a four-star hotel in spring 2019.
A lot of TLC has gone ... more...
The unexceptional exterior of this pleasant four star near the university belies its stylish, modern lobby - and the well-maintained gardens and welcoming staff create a good first impression.
One of the leading Limerick Hotels, the Castletroy Park or ... more...
An Irish farm stay can make an idyllic holiday, especially for city families and visitors from abroad who want to find the 'real Ireland'.
Just a few minutes drive west of Mullingar, Martin and Aideen Ginnell’s organic farm overlooking Lou ... more...
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