Spas and retreats appeared all over Ireland in recent years, but few could rival the beauty of this magic place. This unique resort on the eastern shores of Lough Derg is modelled on the lines of a 19th century Irish village with quietly understated lu ... more...
A gem to seek out in the pretty riverside village of Ramelton, The Blue Goat is the creation of Lifford man Des Gallen - an artisan food devotee whose culinary claims to fame include cheffing at the late lamented Dublin destination Gruel, little sister ... more...
Run by the Holywood branch of the international Camphill Movement, who aim to provide a community for people with special needs and to produce organic food, this lovely shop stocks a wide range of organic products including locally sourced fresh vegeta ... more...
The Fumbally's reputation as a quality spot for breakfast and lunch is cemented in Dublin's café line-up. This is matched by its status as a leading coffee house, serving the excellent 3FE coffee, which is regularly joined by a guest coffee. If ... more...
For many years known as the Galway Great Southern, this historic railway hotel overlooking Eyre Square right in the centre of Galway was built in 1852. It has always had a special place in the hearts of Galway people.
In 2006 the much-loved Great So ... more...
Skirting the edges of Glasnevin, Drumcondra and Phibsborough, The Bernard Shaw made its much documented move in 2019 from Dublin 8 to Dublin 9. Run by the creative BodyTonic crew, whose origins stem from the Dublin club scene, the creative collective n ... more...
Another of the growing number of Dublin restaurants that start with wine and make food a secondary element, this stylish first floor restaurant above McSorleys pub is the brainchild of former Ely manager, Kevin McMahon, so the emphasis on wine should c ... more...
The restaurant space above Tigh Neachtain's landmark pub has historically housed some of Galway's best restaurants. It was here that Ard Bia started its journey and it is now home to Kasbah Wine Bar, one of Galway's more interesting restaurants.
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The long, curving driveway to this new hotel takes you through open meadows surrounded by mature trees, all part of the 530-acre Balyna Estate and a great mental divider, as you leave behind the busy road (and life) and look forward to the relaxation a ... more...
Killorglin's loss is proving to be Dingle's gain, since chef Damien Ring and his front of house partner, Suzi O'Gorman, closed their excellent Kingdom 1795 restaurant and moved here to open 505 in autumn 2025. They brought a following, not only ... more...