Those who like contemporary hotels and enjoy the buzz of the city centre will love the Clayton. In a brilliant central location with a wide terrace and boardwalk along the River Lee, this striking hotel embodies many of the best features of other recen ... more...
French chef Nick Denis and his partner Natasha Hughes own and run this excellent restaurant in the heart of Oranmore - and they open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
They have parking at the back and direct access to the reception ar ... more...
The legacy of Edith, Lady Londonderry, whose celebrated gardens attract visitors from many far-flung places, Mount Stewart is a real gem in the National Trust’s collection of properties.
Thanks to its location alongside Strangford Lough, it enjo ... more...
Brothers Dan and John Hegarty have been making this traditional cloth-bound cheddar on their North Cork family farm since 2000, and their first mature cheese came onto the market in 2002.
Made in 20kg wheels, using pasteurised cows’ milk from th ... more...
A mecca for lovers of sourdough breads and patisserie, a visit to Sarah Richards's brilliant little bakery in the centre of Tramore is worth planning a journey around if you're in the area.
Sarah's story is one of best laid plans and all that. A gradu ... more...
A gem to seek out in the pretty riverside village of Ramelton, The Blue Goat is the creation of Lifford man Des Gallen - an artisan food devotee whose culinary claims to fame include cheffing at the late lamented Dublin destination Gruel, little sister ... more...
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...
Datiung back to 19333 and now in its fourth generation of ownership, the O'Sullivans' long-established family-run bar lays claim to serving the most southerly pint in Ireland - and many a visitor continues to enjoy notching up that unique experience on ... more...
Complimentary secure parking and a leisure centre with swimming pool are among the main attractions of this conveniently located modern hotel.
All bedrooms have neat bathrooms, practical fitted furniture and the usual facilities (plus satellite TV whi ... more...
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