Over 100 years ago Penny Fitzpatrick's grandfather opened his bar in the village of Killeaney on the Aran Islands, little knowing then that the island's airport would be a few fields away.
This long property looks on to Teampall Beanann, dated 846 A.D ... more...
Owned by Kevin and Caroline Clarke since 2007, Strabane’s leading restaurant is an attractive building near the courthouse, with pretty hanging baskets to welcome arriving guests, and menus displayed on both sides of the front door.
Inside, a se ... more...
When Robert Doyle swapped his camera for a kitchen, photography’s loss turned out to be a definite gain for Wicklow town as he opened this small café near the river in 2009 - and, its merits quickly recognised, it earned a loyal foll ... more...
After a quiet off-season drink a few doors along at Joe May's, there can be no greater pleasure in north county Dublin than to slip into 'Stoops' for some delicious food and harbour views.
'Fresh, simple and wholesome' is how they describe the food, ... more...
For more than forty years this spacious, elegant French restaurant in a Georgian townhouse adjoining the Merrion Hotel has been the leading fine dining restaurant in Ireland.
Approached from the street or directly from the hotel through an elegant dra ... more...
Very obviously a former pub - the name is writ large on the wall in traditional style - Michael Copley's charming gallery and coffee house just west of Kilcrohane offers organic and seasonal refreshments in a quirky setting and makes a great place to t ... more...
When touring Clare you will be pleased to find this charming spot - the perfumery is beautifully laid out, with a herb garden (where many native plants are grown - and later used in the organic herbal teas), pleasing old buildings and lovely biodynamic ... more...
Opened in September 2015, the Bare Food Company perfectly captures the trend for clean eating that shows no signs of abating.
The decor is bright and airy, with whitewashed walls, comfy sofas and a conservatory that floods the room with light.
Vegans ... more...
One of Dublin's longest-established Thai restaurants, the popular Siam Thai is attractively located in a purpose-built modern building overlooking Malahide village green.
A smart covered heated terrace at the front is very appealing from the road and ... more...
An Osteria is a traditional Italian restaurant that offers warm hospitality, good wines, short menus and simple dishes with an emphasis on regional specialities - and that's just what you'll find at this understatedly elegant restaurant across St Patri ... more...