At the end of the Prom in Salthill the locals all kick the wall for all kinds of reasons, some lofty and some daft. Now they go 10 more steps to visit Blackrock Cottage, alongside the iconic Diving Tower. Some go after their 7am swim to join the high a ... more...
The unexceptional exterior of this pleasant four star near the university belies its stylish, modern lobby - and the well-maintained gardens and welcoming staff create a good first impression.
One of the leading Limerick Hotels, the Castletroy Park or ... more...
The 'Grande Dame' of Cork, this thriving hotel in the city's main commercial and banking centre dates back to 1813 and has a colourful history. Famous guests include Princess Grace and Maureen O’Hara, while Michael Collins spent his last night he ... more...
Closed for refurbishments
One of Dublin’s most iconic hotels, this Liffeyside gem on the edge of Temple Bar is elegantly hip, with accommodation offering a combination of contemporary comfort and style. Recent refurbishments include a smart lobb ... more...
Now run by 7th generation owner Catherine Moran, this is just the kind of Irish pub that people everywhere dream about. It’s as pretty as a picture, with a well-kept thatched roof and a lovely waterside location (with plenty of seats outside wher ... more...
Niall & Niamh Walsh’s smart two-storey deli and café near the harbour is known for its good wholesome fare and there are no short cuts taken – they bake their breads freshly every morning, using organic flour and a 3 day fermenta ... more...
Set in 130 acres of parkland and an 18-hole golf course, this hotel on the Cooley Peninsula just north of Dundalk has evolved around a large Victorian house and - while very attractive in its own right - its convenience to the Mourne Mountains on one s ... more...
Kimchi Restaurant and Sake Bar is one of the most successful of the 'new-Irish' Dublin restaurants, serving authentic Korean and Japanese food to a loyal ethnic clientele – who love it for home favourites such as Bibim Bap and Korean-style sushi ... more...
Café / Eggs / Farmshop / Fruit & Veg / Meat & Game / Poultry
No ordinary farm - Tom and Patricia Gilbert's farm, near Carrickfergus, was the first in Co Antrim to achieve organic certification from the Soil Association in the early '90s, and then the first in Northern Ireland to have an organic farm outlet - and ... more...
Well located just off City Square, the cheery brightly painted frontage of Harry O’Neill and Kamila Bystrzonowska's welcoming restaurant would be hard to miss.They opened Momo in 2014 and hit the ground running, thanks to a great combination of l ... more...