This large building in Drogheda town centre is built out on stilts over the river and, although the development may seem incongruous when seen against the old town from across the river, it is a rather handsome building and a very popular meeting place ... more...
One of the few authentic traditional pubs left in Dublin, Toners is definitely worth a visit (or two). Among many other claims to fame, it is said to be the only pub ever frequented by the poet W.B. Yeats.
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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...
Tucked between Strabane's main street and the Mourne River, just 15 minutes drive from Derry City, this buzzy contemporary restaurant hit the ground running when it opened at the end of the pandemic - and it's been picking up new fans a-plenty ev ... more...
Designed by Mark McCafferty, built by his father and run by the family since opening in 1998, you can't miss this landmark bar above the dual carriageway when heading north out of Letterkenny.
Located in the aptly named Mountain Top area, its most obv ... more...
You can't miss this low bungalow-style building as it's painted pink and set on a superb elevated site overlooking the sea and across the bay to Courtmacsherry. As it is open for lunch as well as dinner in summer, it is a very useful place to know abou ... more...
The brother and sister duo behind The Strand Inn in Dunmore East – Clifden and Louise Foyle – brought a contemporary new look to the building that used to house The Bowery pub when they opened here in late 2023. Wonderful high ceilings and ... more...
Exciting developments in County Wicklow of late, with The Coach House in Roundwood re-opening in new ownership - and not just new ownership, but a seriously promising change of direction. After Simon Pratt, his wife Monique and two former Avoca associa ... more...
Serial Dublin-based restaurateur John Farrell has transformed a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it coffee shop at the entrance to Drury Street Carpark into an Aladdin’s Cave of a wine bar boasting big-flavoured small plates and some of the best peopl ... more...
A useful place for visitors to the area to know about, this impressive venue has been pleasing customers in Sallybrook since 2000 and the warm welcome and the good food keeps them coming back. Inside what was once a traditional inn, the interior is now ... more...