First it was chocolate and and now it's ice cream too - what is it with these sweet treats that we can't get enough of in Ireland? Whatever it is, it's good news for small producers with an eye to scaling the heights in terms of quality, innovation and ... more...
The Vaughan family’s classic old-fashioned small seaside village hotel is in the heart of Roundstone and enjoys a great view over the harbour and distant Connemara hills, from both public areas and many of the comfortable en-suite rooms.
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The restaurant space above Tigh Neachtain's landmark pub has historically housed some of Galway's best restaurants. It was here that Ard Bia started its journey and it is now home to Kasbah Wine Bar, one of Galway's more interesting restaurants.
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Owner Barbara Nealon, from County Clare via San Francisco, opened here in summer 2019 to showcase the best local produce, “native plants and hand crafted edible/drinkable and take home goods around”. Local beers and cider are supplemented b ... more...
It feels as if it's in a peaceful backwater, yet this splendid Victorian building is just yards from one of Dublin's busiest city centre roads.
Arrival at the gates of Dylan is an experience in itself, especially in the evening, when it is magically l ... more...
Fergus and Anne Maxwell’s bar and informal restaurant in this recently by-passed town, has an inviting black and white frontage with well-maintained window boxes, and there’s a welcoming atmosphere in the comfortable, low-ceilinged receptio ... more...
Frances and Colm Dalton’s cheerful little red-painted town-centre bar has a characterful, traditional-look interior with green & white floor tiles and lots of wood - and is well worth seeking out for good home cooking.
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This friendly big restaurant is in the old golf club right on the seafront and run by members of the Morelli family. It's an offshoot of the famous Morelli Ice Cream business - their flagship ice cream parlour and café is in a landmark premises ... more...
Although a little off the beaten track, Teddy’s has been a hit with locals and visitors since it opened in Bangor in 2010. It’s on the corner of Castle street and looks inviting, with a smart, freshly painted black and white facade and picn ... more...
This aptly named hotel just across the road from the river has a dramatic lobby with a large marble and granite fountain feature - and an imposing cast-iron staircase creates a certain expectation.
Bedrooms, many of which have views over the Shannon, ... more...