Originally owned by the Jameson family of whiskey fame, Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links is Dublin's only beachside hotel and enjoys a wonderful position overlooking the nearby islands of Lambay and Ireland's Eye.
Convenient to the airport, and only e ... more...
The Cooley mountains make an impressive backdrop to Hannah Byrne’s unusual café and retail operation at Strandfield House, just outside Dundalk. The driveway leading up to the house arrives into a farmyard that’s choc-a-bloc with col ... more...
First opened as a licensed premises back in the 18th century, The Purty Kitchen has undergone many different iterations over the years, but its core offering of hearty fare served up in a convivial atmosphere has remained a constant. Its current incarn ... more...
Fish & Seafood / Meat & Game / Restaurant / Wine Bar
An old corner building in the heart of Galway, now elegantly refurbished, is home to the modern and friendly pub, Blakes Bar, is on one side and, on the other, the restaurant and wine bar 'The Brasserie on the Corner', which is a younger sister bu ... more...
Overlooking the River Lennon, which flows through the picturesque little town of Ramelton and is the reason for its enduring popularity with fishing visitors, this charming pub and restaurant is easily spotted by its cheerful red-and-white paintwork.
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Hidden away in the centre of Clonakilty, on a lovely serene Georgian square that (except on Friday mornings when the local farmers Market is held here) contrasts unexpectedly with the hustle and bustle of the nearby streets, The Emmet Hotel is somethi ... more...
Greenacres started off, predictably enough, as a greengrocers – but it is now part of a complex that includes a wine shop, deli and an impressive modern art gallery.
It’s heaven for any wine buff, with nearly 2,500 thousand bottles in the ... more...
The eye-catching exterior of the Antea-que Cafe is matched by the quirkiness of the interior – tables with patterned oilcloths, bottles of fresh flowers and a variety of painted chairs give a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere.
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This opulent 19th-century hotel on St Stephen’s Green (Europe’s largest garden square) dates back to 1824 - and, in new ownership since 2015, a major facelift was completed just in time to cerlebrate its 195th anniversary in 2019. The chang ... more...
Kells Bay Gardens hit the headlines in 2021 when the owner, the horticulturist Billy Alexander, won a coveted gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show for the exotic sub-tropical exhibit that he created with plants transported from his Kerry garden.
It w ... more...