High up at a famous viewing point on the Ring of Kerry, this outpost of the Pratt family's County Wicklow weaving company sells its fine range of clothing and crafts.
Upstairs, in a first floor self-service restaurant with stunning views, it offers co ... more...
Despite changing brigades a few times over the years, this atmospheric restaurant has been one of the most consistently popular dining choices in the Kenmare area since 1994 - and, with the original chef Michael Casey back as proprietor/chef since spri ... more...
It can be rewarding to explore beyond the shoreside properties that tend to claim the attention in seaside towns, and Strandhill is a good example as the inquisitive visitor will find a lovely pub up on the top road overlooking the bay.
Conveniently ... more...
Tables set up outside Michael and Joyce Soden’s popular Derg Inn please the summer crowd, and a crackling fire is a welcome sight on a cold day - like many country pubs this is, perhaps, a place seen at its best off-season.
This is one of the ar ... 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.
The Sandymount restau ... more...
The name ‘Tulsi’ refers to a basil plant sacred to Hindus, and this is a younger sister of the successful Tulsi in Galway.
Like many businesses in Ennis, it lies behind a handsome, traditional shopfront and its inviting denim blue desi ... more...
Established by Michael Quigley in 1890, this is the original premises of the family-owned bakery that is now run by his great-great grandson John and his wife Margaret.
The business has grown a bit since John and Margaret O'Connor took it over with fo ... more...
An attractive detached house overlooking Ballyholme Bay in Bangor and set in extensive gardens, Chris and Jenny Mullen’s friendly guesthouse makes a very pleasant base in a desirable area of this popular seaside town.
Just across the (not very b ... more...
Julian and Katia Wyatt bring an international sensibility to the excellent value menu at their comfortable and relaxed John Street restaurant, but the produce at the heart of Julian’s skilful cooking is (almost) pure Dingle, with just a sprinklin ... more...
Down a slip road off the M4 and insulated from traffic noise by thick hedges, this charming and immaculately maintained bar and informal restaurant has something of the best kind of Victorian country railway station about it, with its neat brickwork, j ... more...