Opposite the Everyman Palace Theatre and approached through a cobbled courtyard, this attractive hotel offers comfort in spacious rooms at a fairly reasonable price. Recent major renovations have made this a much more confident and comfortable hotel: new windows have reduced traffic noise, the fourteen newer superior rooms are quietly impre ...
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This rather grand dining experience at Jim Mansfield's Irish PGA National/Palmerstown House is a surprisingly well kept secret, and it could repay investigation, especially if you are looking for an unusual place for a business outing. Having got off the busy N7, you'll be rewarded by a scenic contrast: an impressive great curved entrance g ...
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A few miles out of town, this famous low-rise hotel, dating from the '60s, enjoys stunning views of the lakes and the mountains beyond and also overlooks Killarney's two 18-hole championship golf courses. It is now one of Ireland's most luxurious hotels and, under the caring management of Pat and Marie Chawke and their welcoming staff, it i ...
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Within walking distance of the city centre and easily accessible by car, this busy spot looks like a pretty row of houses and, with its colourful hanging baskets, the façade cleverly disguises a large interior. Contemporary décor and muted colours complement an airy atmosphere, and it’s a relaxed, comfortable place for f ...
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For those seeking something different from the double-glazed comforts of modern accommodation, Alan and Margaret Brown's Old Cable House has real Victorian character and the added interest of its transatlantic cable history. It is set high above the town to give clear Atlantic views and simply furnished rooms have everything necessary (incl ...
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This impressive hotel in Ballyliffin village is a great asset to the area - with a beautiful view, space and comfort. Public areas include a traditional bar, Mamie Pat’s, and the spacious guest rooms are finished to a high standard with many extras. General Manager Cecil Doherty, who is also a joint-proprietor of the hotel, has consid ...
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Originally an eighteenth century residence, Glenlo Abbey is just two and a half miles from Galway city yet, beautifully located on a 138-acre estate, with its own golf course and Pavilion, it offers all the advantages of the country. Although it is not a very big hotel, the scale is generous: public rooms are impressive, and large, well-fur ...
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Golfers - and, outside the main holiday season when holidaymakers are staying in the adjacent campsites, anyone who seeks peace - will love this luxurious guesthouse and restaurant just minutes away from Spanish Point Links Course, and very convenient to Doonbeg and Lahinch. A sweeping entrance leads to the smartly maintained building - the ...
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Lovely views across the lough may be the trump card at this smart-casual restaurant but it has plenty else going for it too. A location beside the pier serving the Rathmullan car ferry must introduce it to a lot of happy visitors – who can walk off their meals on the beach afterwards. Welcoming signs at the door ensure that nobody pas ...
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Myles and Ruth O'Brien have been running this fine bar and restaurant just outside Westport, at the foot of Croagh Patrick, since 1999 - and, during that time, they have built up an enviable reputation for the quality of both food and hospitality. Although both bar and restaurant menus offer a wide range of dishes to suit all tastes, local ...
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