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...
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...
In a stunning location on the edge of the Atlantic at the aptly named Long Strand, The Fish Basket (formerly The Puffin Café) was opened by the well known fishing and hospitality duo, Peter and Elaine Shanahan, in 2019. They brought a following ... more...
Originally a tiny corner café and wine bar off Shop Street in Galway city centre, Il Vicolo was born out of Gerry McMahon's devotion to Italian food and wine. Despite the small space, plain bare wooden furniture and a miniscule kitchen in full ... more...
Baking/Bakery / Farmshop / Fruit & Veg / Meat & Game
Originally a butchers providing a direct outlet for meats from the Bowman family's farm, this is now a busy one-stop farm shop offering locally produced vegetables in season, home bakery and ready meals as well as the meats that made their name.
Own-f ... more...
Enjoying a picturesque location beside the Royal Canal, this boutique hotel near Blanchardstown offers contemporary accommodation, a pleasant bar and restaurant, and a large heated deck with outdoor seating overlooking the lock.
Under new ownership si ... more...
“Great coffee, fantastic atmosphere and chat to beat the band” are the promise at the café in this fine restored grain house at the pretty and historic riverside village of St Mullins, where owners Martin and Emer O’Brien also ... more...
Overlooking the estuary from the Portmarnock coast road just outside Malahide, the McNulty family's seafood bistro combines the charm of a seaside café with the cosiness of a neighbourhood restaurant. On a fine summer evening tables are in deman ... more...
It may be modest-looking from the road, but this 1960s hotel enjoys a superb shoreside location on the edge of Dingle town and has won many friends over the years.
A well-run, family-friendly hotel with organised entertainment for children in school ... 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...