Quietly situated on the south of the city and very convenient to Cork airport and the Jack Lynch Tunnel, this Cork hotels got a fine country house at its heart and is set in its own garden.
The main entrance is via the original flight of steps up to t ... more...
A good food destination for many years, Kilkee has long been known for its wonderful fresh fish and seafood - and terrific home baking.
And then - with its bespoke herb-filled windowboxes by Ballyseedy, smart modern decor softened with a little old-wo ... more...
Easy to spot with its smart black exterior and gold lettering above the welcoming big windows, there' s always a buzz at this charming Italian restaurant which is run with warmth and professionalism by owners Therese Maguire (head chef) and Jenny Quinn ... more...
This appealing Pan Asian restaurant in Galway city centre is loosely based on the ancient Chinese Tea House concept (a café centred around tea drinking) and decorated with furnishings from Asia, Cambodia and Thailand.
More sophisticated than mo ... more...
Belfast’s most famous pub, The Crown Liquor Saloon, was perhaps the greatest of all the Victorian gin palaces which once flourished in Britain’s industrial cities. Although now owned by the National Trust (and run by Nicholson's Pubs, fam ... more...
Famous for their irresistible cakes and desserts, the French Quarter Café has been delighting the lucky people of Tipperary Town since 2007 - and, increasingly, attracting visitors too.
It's run by Tipperary native, Annemarie, and her pa ... more...
Anyone who has visited the Fitzwilliam Hotel on St Stephen’s Green in Dublin will feel at home right away at this five star hotel beside the Grand Opera House in Belfast city centre. You’ll find the trademark chic Fitzwilliam modern classic ... more...
In the same family for 150 years, O'Neill's - The Point Bar, is beside the Valentia Island car ferry.
Renovated in true character in recent years, it's always neat and makes an appealing place to drop into for a quick one while you're waiting for the ... more...
Beautifully located, overlooking Ardbear Bay, Stéphane and Monique Bauvet’s family-run hotel is a modest-looking modern building and could easily be passed by - but that would be a mistake, as it well known for quiet hospitality, low-key c ... more...
Country House / Historic House / Restaurant / Wine Bar
Whether for a short break, a special occasion, a good meal or just a light bite and a browse around the gardens, this lovely period property near Slane is well worth a special visit.
Arriving at dusk with the courtyard fountain, walled garden and swe ... more...