Beginning life in hospitality as a food truck owner, Donal Cahill fitted out a premises in Smithfield in 2015 (beside the Light House Cinema) to bring authentic American-style barbecued food to the masses.
Helped by his friend Cian McHugh in his ques ... 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...
It may not look too promising in the daytime when it's closed up and the only sign of life is the rumbling generator - but come back later on and Johnny’s Ranch food truck on the Ramelton quayside may surprise you.
The first thing that you'll no ... more...
Centrally located close to the quay, this modern 4* hotel is within comfortable walking distance of all the main visitor attractions in Waterford City and has earned a reputation for giving great value in both accommodation and food.
A bright receptio ... more...
There are catering facilities in the Visitor Centre, but this terrific tearoom in the castle courtyard is the place to head to for really tasty home cooking.
Whether it’s a bowl of hearty soup and some freshly baked brown bread on a chilly day o ... more...
Spas and retreats appeared all over Ireland in recent years, but few could rival the beauty of this magic place. This unique resort on the eastern shores of Lough Derg is modelled on the lines of a 19th century Irish village with quietly understated lu ... more...
Dating back to 1611, Grace Neill’s lays a fair claim to be one of the oldest inns in all Ireland; Grace Neill herself was born when the pub was more than two hundred years old and died in 1916 at the age of 98.
Extensions and improvements in rec ... more...
On the Galway side of Moycullen village, a landmark corner building is home to The Forge, a large pub, restaurant and entertainment centre.
It is ably managed by AnneMarie Kelly, a professional in the hospitality business for many years. Under her dir ... more...
A brightly painted and, in summer, flower-bedecked traditional pub frontage sets a welcoming tone at Spitalfields. Situated in the heart of The Liberties - the 'auld Dublin' of song and legend - it's near St Patrick's and Christchurch cathedrals and a ... more...
A tall striking triangular exterior is a give-away that The Marlin hotel is a little bit different. There’s nothing cookie cutter about this striking contemporary hotel,which opened in Dublin in August 2019. Tucked away behind the St Stephen&rsqu ... more...