Opened by the Murphy family in 2001 and now operated by Noel Regan, this well-known hostelry is attractively situated on the quay in Ballina, overlooking the River Moy, with seating outside for fine weather and a pleasant old-style bar at the front.
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Avoca handweavers, established in 1723, is Ireland’s oldest business. It’s a family owned craft design company which now has half a dozen branches throughout Ireland (most of which feature in this Guide) and the business originated here, at ... more...
The long, curving driveway to this new hotel takes you through open meadows surrounded by mature trees, all part of the 530-acre Balyna Estate and a great mental divider, as you leave behind the busy road (and life) and look forward to the relaxation a ... more...
One of Ireland’s most famous sporting lodges, Delphi Lodge was built in the early 19th-century by the Marquis of Sligo, and is magnificently located in an unspoilt valley, surrounded by the region’s highest mountains (with the high rainfall ... more...
No longer trading in Donnybrook; AD2 is opening at 55 Pembroke Lane in October.
Located above Donnybrook Fair, one of the city’s smartest foodstores, Avalon is in good company.
As soon as you make your way up the stairs to the elegantly fitted ... more...
Just a short scenic drive beyond Castetownbere, near Allihies, Dzogchen Beara offers all of the spiritual supports, activities and events that would be expected of a Tibetan Buddhist retreat centre - but it is also a very beautiful destination for visi ... more...
“Slow food and fast service” was always the admirable aim of the former Goat Street Bistro team, led by owners Ed Mulvihill and Laurence Wetterwald.
Having moved down the road and around a couple of corners to the narrow laneway that is al ... more...
Originally Capella Castlemartyr, this luxurious East Cork Resort' is now owned by Singapore-based investors, Peng Lo and Dr Stanley Queck.
It is a fantastically spacious, well-appointed hotel, built around a 17th century manor house and the ruin ... more...
Sister restaurant to Portobello’s popular Seagrass, The Vintage Kitchen follows the same appealing MO of great cooking, superb value and a no-corkage BYO policy. Short menus brim with the best of Irish ingredients and, despite the casual setting, ... more...
A chic reception area, with soft seating and a smart designer bar where guests can relax both before and after dinner, sets the tone at Simon and Nicola Nightingale's stylish restaurant - which is off the beaten track, on the Mall.
Open since 2007, an ... more...