Peter and Mary Huggard’s hotel dominates the seafront at Waterville; it is one of several to have strong links with Charlie Chaplin and is one of Ireland’s best-known hotels.
Like many hotels that have been owner-run for several generation ... more...
Slieve Aughty Centre is a tranquil, remote eco-friendly guesthouse and certified organic restaurant, equestrian centre, and small conference and wedding venue in East County Galway. It is a place of beauty and peace, surrounded by more than 2,000 acre ... more...
This fine Georgian residence overlooking the beautiful River Suck was built in the enclosure of a medieval castle between 1690 and 1720, and is of considerable historic interest - not least as the birthplace of the Gunning sisters, who became the Duche ... more...
Adjoining its larger sister property the Castlecourt Hotel, in the centre of Westport, this is a smart, contemporary hotel, with spacious stylishly furnished public areas, including a comfortable bar, and impressive accommodation.
Some rooms have balc ... more...
Despite recent development at this seaside village, Barna has retained some of its old charm around the harbour area – and its location, handy to both Connemara and Galway City, is a huge attraction. And so is this unique hotel which, alt ... 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...
Slane Castle has long been renowned as a concert venue that has drawn some of the biggest global names in music to this tiny County Meath village – think U2, Madonna and the Rolling Stones, to name just a few. But its new state-of-the-art whiskey ... more...
In a stunning position, with views over the harbour and beach to distant mountains, Michael O’Grady’s charming seafood restaurant is a favourite destination among Galway diners. It is a lovely spot on a fine summer’s day, with table ... more...
The D6 village of Ranelagh has become a culinary phenomenon in recent years, with restaurants opening (and, sadly, closing) at a rate matched only by Dublin’s busiest city-centre boulevards. Host opened in autumn 2017 as the passion project of co ... more...
While it continues to grow - and is now very large - the ethos of this pleasant restaurant in the impressive garden centre at Frank and Rachel Doyle's Arboretum remains unchanged and, as always, it offers an attractive selection of wholesome, freshly-p ... more...