Although many questioned the wisdom of allowing a development including a large modern hotel to be built along the quay below Bantry House, it has brought welcome amenities and a standard of accommodation not previously available in the area.
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Uniquely situated in Michael Murphy’s Home Furnishing, the store’s stylish theme flows effortlessly through into this bright café. It’s not a large space but the big windows overlooking Cutlery Street bring in both light and ai ... more...
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Dublin 18, Dublin City
Café
In a time when coffee shops are a dime a dozen (and in fact, The Coffee Shot is located only a few shopfronts away from a Starbucks), it’s a wonderful surprise to stumble upon this little gem in Sandyford’s Beacon South Quarter.
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Re-opened in 2024 following a closure, this Mourne favourite dating back to the 19th century has moved into an exciting new era. Following three decades in the caring ownership of Alison and Michael Crothers, who built up a following far beyond the imm ... more...
Having been closed for some years, the grandest old hotel in Dun Laoghaire the Royal Marine was purchased in 2004 by Irish hoteliers William Neville & Sons (Neville Hotel Group) and - having restored the original Victorian building to its former gl ... more...
Niall Davidson's move to Dublin in 2019 was London's loss. The Derry chef, who began his career as a butcher, burst onto the Irish scene with Allta, a bold, innovative restaurant in Dublin’s Setanta Place (now home to Allta alumni, Kevin Burke&rs ... more...
A favourite destination in Kerry since 1975, the famous Louis Mulcahy Pottery is just off the road on Dingle’s gorgeous Slea Head Drive – you’ll spot a garden containing some examples of thetrademark ceramics and a large carpark to th ... more...
Following major redevelopment in recent years, James and Cait Coady's lovely old house - former dower house of the MacMurrough Kavanaghs (Borris House) ) - and a bar on the main street of this pretty village became The Step House Hotel.
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This inviting restaurant in the heart of Laragh has been welcoming diners for over 40 years and, although there was a change of ownership in 2022, the friendly and attentive staff stayed on - and, with consistently good food, it s as popular as e ... more...
Ryan's is one of Ireland's finest and best-loved original Victorian pubs, with magnificent stained glass, original mahogany bar fixtures and an outstanding collection of antique mirrors all contributing to its unique atmosphere.
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