Arriving on Inis Meain in the Aran Islands by boat, you will see Tig Congaile on the hill above the original harbour. It is a lovely pale primrose painted, green-silled house with a perfectly manicured lawn surrounding it, and it’s just a 3-minut ... more...
This large, comfortable Dublin airport hotels right at the airport and formerly known as the Clarion Hotel has recently undergone extensive refurbishment. It makes an ideal meeting place and there is complimentary wifi in the lobby, bar and restaurant. ... more...
Visitors to this 2-million-year-old cave will see more than the amazing illuminated tunnels and waterfalls, for there is also much of interest to food lovers.
Cheese-making demonstrations show how the local Burren Gold cheese is made and, even if the ... more...
The Mountain House Bar is a traditional pub in the village of Ardfield, near Clonakilty, and it would be easy pass by - but that would be a mistake if it's a meal time, as this modest premises is well up in the local food league.
It's run by a local f ... more...
Lucky Tortoise owner Thom Lawson has invested much effort in bringing his pop-up concept to permanent life in a moodily dark dining room on Aungier Street. This young entrepreneur has developed a way of dining that combines good value with good fun, an ... 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...
Formerly known as Iragh Tí Connor, which translates as "the inheritance of O'Connor", John and Joan O'Connor's fine establishment in Ballybunion began as a 19th century pub with potential and, thanks to their scrupulous attention to ... more...
An old area of the city west of Phoenix Park, The Strawberry Beds is named after its original use for growing strawberries - and The Anglers Rest pub has been a landmark in this historic part of Dublin since 1862.
It is owned by well known fishm ... more...
Glengarriff is famous for its mild Gulf Stream climate and lush growth - especially on nearby Garinish Island, with its beautiful gardens - and it was a very popular destination with the first 'tourists' in Victorian times.
Casey's Hotel dates back to ... more...
Established in 2010 - a long time ago in the restaurant industry, as empires are built and dissolve, fads come and go - this modern chef-owned bistro in historic Camden Market has stood the test of time.
Known for reliable cooking and good value ... more...