Gracey Delaney and Mark Funston share a passion for great food and hospitality, and a love for their adopted town of Castletownbere. Formerly of Bere Haven Lodge, the duo decided to focus on the premier produce the port town is known for – fresh ... more...
Famed for its spectacular views of the Gap of Dunloe, this luxurious five star hotel is a sister property to the nearby Europe Hotel & Resort, Fossa and Ard na Sidhe Country House, Caragh Lake (see entries).
While it is just five minute ... more...
On the Galway side of Moycullen village, a landmark corner building is home to The Forge, a large pub, restaurant and entertainment centre.
It is ably managed by AnneMarie Kelly, a professional in the hospitality business for many years. Under her dir ... more...
Peter and Shelley Stokes’ substantial 18th century country house midway between Dublin and Cork is an impressive building with some magnificent period features, and offers comfort and relaxation with style.
A large marbled reception area with fr ... more...
Golf is one of the major attractions at the O'Hara family's lively family-run country inn, both on-site and in the locality, but it’s a likeable and hospitable place for anyone to stay.
Golfers and non-golfers alike will soon find friends in t ... more...
A distinctly French atmosphere prevails at this neighbourhood restaurant and, despite recent developments which have virtually doubled its size, it is still advisable to book a table.
It's appealingly decorated in a gently modern style, with soft neut ... more...
Just off Grafton Street, Davy Byrnes opened its doors in 1889 and is one of Dublin's most famous pubs - references in Joyce's Ulysses mean it is very much on the tourist circuit.
Despite all this fame it remains a genuine, well-run place and is ... more...
Originally a small pub built in 1790, Doyle’s was established as a restaurant in Dingle over a quarter of a century ago - and was one of the first in a town which is now renowned for good eating places.
This iconic establishment is now run by by ... more...
Sligo native Aisling Kelly returned to her home town in 2014 to open this friendly café in the premises that was once her family’s pub.
Situated near the bridge and just a stone's throw from the famous statue of WB Yeats, this well-named ... more...
Overlooking the River Lennon, which flows through the picturesque little town of Ramelton and is the reason for its enduring popularity with fishing visitors, this charming pub and restaurant is easily spotted by its cheerful red-and-white paintwork.
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