Set in 170 acres of mature parklands on the outskirts of Kilkenny city, this mainly modern hotel has a 17th century house at its heart - and it has recently completed an impressive refurbishment programme that makes it a real five star destination.
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Right in the centre of Monaghan, the Redmond family’s long-established bar and restaurant is a gem. It's a classic of its type, and offers consistently generous and tasty local food - and a great range of craft drinks from Monaghan and surround ... more...
This characterful pub beside the Everyman Palace Theatre was established in 1875 and is named after its founder.
Long before the arrival of the "theme pub", Lowrey's was famous for having windows which originated from Kilkenny Cathedral, but ... more...
With its prominent position on the hill just beyond the bridge as you come into Cahir, it's unlikely that Lava Rock would go unnoticed, but its large modern frontage doesn't give too much away - and maybe that's just the way the locals like it, as it h ... more...
Sligo native Aisling Kelly returned to her home town in 2014 to open this friendly café in the premises that was once her family’s pub.
Situated near the bridge and just a stone's throw from the famous statue of WB Yeats, this well-named ... more...
Indie Spice Sandymount - now known as Khushee Modern Indian Cuisine - is another culinary venture from experienced Indian restaurateur Tariq Salahuddin, who runs sister restaurants Indie Spice Naas, Indie Spice Swords.
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The Boyd family’s characterful establishment is in a lovely old Georgian house overlooking the tree-lined mall.
It was renowned for many years as one of the area’s favourite restaurants - now it is run by Caroline Boyd, who has transformed ... more...
Aside from the spectacular oceanside location, the most striking thing about the Burke family's Armada Hotel is the staff - warm, friendly, efficient and engaging, they set the tone from the minute of arrival, so first time visitors to this impressive ... more...
Sheridans Wine Bar is located on St. Nicholas’s Church square in the centre of the city where the famous Galway market is held every Saturday. Having launched their Cheesemongers over twenty years ago, Kevin and Seamus later added this Wine Bar a ... more...
One of Ireland’s longest established seafood restaurants, Gaby’s is expensive, but it has a pleasantly informal atmosphere.
There’s a cosy little bar beside an open fire just inside the door, then several steps lead up to the main di ... more...