New name, new location - but the same great team. Stephen McArdle and Morgan VanderKamer moved their wonderful Barrows Keep restaurant from Graiguenamanagh to Thomastown in 2019, and now they've been reinventing themselves again in Waterford since summ ... more...
Roche’s fine traditional bar in the centre of Duncannon village serves the local community (and discerning visitors) well and it's very handy to the beach. Bob and Eileen Roche have been here since 1975 and their son Robbie is now in charge.
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Also known as Flanagans Prime Steakhouse, this large contemporary bar and restaurant is in an enviable location right on the banks of the River Shannon, making it one of the most attractive establishments in the picturesque twin towns of Ballina/Killal ... more...
Set in its own grounds, away from the hustle and bustle of the town, this attractive family-run hotel was established in1962 by Michael and Margaret Loughnane. Their son - the present owner, Willie Loughnane - and his sons are now maintaining the tradi ... more...
Kai, meaning food in Maori, is the brainchild of chef Jess Murphy, a New Zealander who, with her Irish husband David front-of-house, converted this former tearoom/café to a rustic, bare wood, flagged-floor, stonewalled café and restaurant ... more...
This fine pub (and 'emporium') has been run by the McCormack family since 1960. It's one of the neatest pubs around, with trees and shrubbery between the car park and an imaginative conservatory extension at the back of the pub, effectively screening ... more...
It is well worth factoring a call to Andy & Stefania Russell’s impressive yet visitor-friendly gallery when exploring this beautiful coastline. It’s a delightful place, with a focus on fine art - notably Andy’s Raku ceramics, and ... more...
On a side street off Kilkenny's bustling High Street an unremarkable entrance sits between an electrical shop and a fishmonger, and it would be easy to pass by.
But that would be a pity, as Aroi (pronounced Aroy - meaning 'delicious') is far from bein ... more...
The ideal place to break a journey, Patrick & Mary O'Callaghan provide a one stop shop for their many regulars, as they have an impressive deli and bakery as well as tasty fare for a snack or full meal in the café.
This is the place to stoc ... more...
With the name written boldly in white across a blue frontage and large windows giving onto two streets, you won't miss this corner restaurant in the centre of Ballyshannon.
Which is good news for visitors passing through the town, as it's a place to s ... more...