The Marine

The O’Crowley family has owned this characterful bar and restaurant since 1979: it’s always been a friendly, well-run place and, although it can be very busy at times, their reputation for good food is generally well-deserved. An Sugan is known nationally as ...

When the late Youen Jacob acquired the pub next door to his long-established restaurant Chez Youen in 2004, this new venture turned out to be the beginning of something much bigger that would transform the centre of Baltimore. Youen and his family linked the former Balt ...

In one of the most peaceful and beautiful locations in Ireland, this delightfully old-fashioned family-run hotel is set in a Forest Park overlooking Gougane Barra Lake (famous for its monastic settlements). The Cronin'Lucey family has run the hotel since 1937, offering ...

This famous hotel has an attractive exterior, with its name emblazoned in blue and white stained glass above the entrance and flags fluttering on poles, giving it a cosmopolitan look. Since 2004 this landmark hotel has been in the caring ownership of the proprietor, Ciar ...

Beautifully located on the shores of Kenmare Bay this stunning property was rescued from dereliction by John “At Your Service” Brennan and his wiife Gwen, who re-opened as a ‘glamping’ destination and wedding venue in 2012. In addition, the styl ...

Opposite the Everyman Palace Theatre and with an intriguing approach through a cobbled courtyard, this attractive Cork hotels got comfortable and spacious rooms at a fairly reasonable price. The hotel is a former bonded warehouse on a very busy street in the 'Victorian ...