Famed for its rewilding project, dark skies and vast area of blanket bog among many other wonderful things, the Wild Nephin National Park is also home to an outstanding visitor centre. While the uncompromisingly modern, angular white marble and glass b ... more...
A first restaurant for chef Killian Durkin (formerly of several well known Dublin establishments, including Chapter One) and Jess D'Arcy (front of house at the much-loved Etto, among others), Mamo caused quite a stir when it opened on the Howth ha ... more...
Centrally located in the heart of Limerick, close to the Hunt Museum and within comfortable walking distance of the city's main attractions, this sympathetically restored four-star guesthouse and daytime café offers an interesting alternative to ... more...
Situated in what was once the stables and dairy of Kilkenny Castle - and overlooking the craft courtyard - the deservedly popular first floor restaurant is situated above temptations of a different sort, on display in the famous craft shop.
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Some of Dublin's top chefs swear by the Szechuan food at M&L Chinese, a busy restaurant which is slightly off the beaten track and popular with Chinese families and savvy locals alike.
On a small street connecting O' Connell Street and Malborough ... more...
Starting life as a fish and chip shack in Blackrock Market, Fish Shop is a brilliantly-conceived fish and chip shop-cum wine bar by Londoner Jumoke Akintola and Tramore man Peter Hogan. The couple moved to Co Waterford in 2020 to open their new Beach H ... more...
Situated beside the main entrance to Glenroyal Hotel but independently operated, Shoda Market Café was opened in 2016 by two Shannon Hotel Management graduates, Ted Robinson and Daniel McLoughlin, and is proving a great addition to Maynooth hosp ... more...
How come this place isn't better known, everyone asks after dining at Bridgefoot House restaurant. Well as they say, timing is everything, and Chef/proprietor Alan Barrins had the misfortune to open his doors just as we were going into the Covid19 pand ... more...
Carlow is one of Ireland’s loveliest counties yet - surprisingly, considering its convenience to the capital - perhaps also one of the most underrated. But that may be a plus for visitors, who will find an idyllically lush and unspoilt place with ... more...
Beautifully located, overlooking Ardbear Bay, Stéphane and Monique Bauvet’s family-run hotel is a modest-looking modern building and could easily be passed by - but that would be a mistake, as it well known for quiet hospitality, low-key c ... more...