In a key position on Grand Canal Square, Dublin city’s most striking modern hotel opened as The Marker in 2013, and then re-branded Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel, in 2023.
With its unusual geometric white exterior - and despite its locat ... more...
In a stunning location on the lower slopes of Slievemore mountain - overlooking Keel Lake and the dramatic cliffs, shore and crested sea beyond - this aptly named lodge and restaurant/wine bar lays claim to being one of Ireland's best-kept secrets, and ... more...
Michael O'Donoghue is a native of Inis Oirr (Inishere or Inisheer), the smallest of the Aran Islands, and a former jarvey. The story of how he met his American wife, Alissa, when he drove her and her grandparents around the island on a day trip to the ... more...
Formerly The Westin Dublin, this well known city centre destination became The College Green Hotel (part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection) in October 2023.
Two Victorian landmark buildings provided the starting point ... 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...
Location, location, location! Overlooking Dundalk Bay, with the Mourne and the Cooley Mountains in the background and a long sandy beach just outside the windows, this is a fascinating place to visit at any time and it’s simply stunning on a fine ... more...
This well known restaurant in Kilmore Quay was originally established in 1991 and, has been under the direction of proprietors Shane Carroll and Gopal Kawander since 2006. Gopal is the head chef, and he is serving interesting local fish dishes with s ... more...
Downstairs, in this town centre casual dining destination, the old pub - a narrow room with a fireplace at the back - is still there in essence, but it's been transformed into a smart contemporary bar done up in navy and gold branding colours ... more...
This delightful harbourside pub has been owned by the Arundel family for over 100 years. Following several months closure in 2020, brothers Michael and Tom Moloney from Cork city took over the management and re-opened it in time for the short summer se ... more...
With a reputation for lively dining and decent Italian food this long-running Dublin restaurants long been a favourite of politicians and media types, although falling out of favour in recent years, following a series of ... more...