Margaret Whooley runs one of the most relaxed bars in the country: known affectionately as "the tin pub" after its corrugated iron roof, it has a lovely rambling country garden going down to the water at the back, where children are very welc ... more...
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Just a short walk up from the harbour - it’s also called the Atlantic Bar - Ann and Iggy Murray have run this delightfully unspoilt pub since 1986 and it’s an all year home-from-home for many a visitor.
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Green Man Wines is one of the best examples of a new breed of hybrid wine-bar-shops to develop around Ireland and its capital city in particular.
Owner David Gallagher is one of the nicest people you could meet in Ireland’s world of wine. His ... more...
Easily spotted on the seaward side of the road from Tralee, the O'Sullivan family's large pub and restaurant has a great reputation, especially for seafood. An imaginative bar menu, which overlaps to some extent with the restaurant à la carte, i ... more...
Despite recent development at this seaside village, Barna has retained some of its old charm around the harbour area – and its location, handy to both Connemara and Galway City, is a huge attraction. And so is this unique hotel which, although on ... more...
Following complete redevelopment of their original riverside site on Western Road, The River Lee Hotel regained its place as one of the most popular Cork hotels, especially perhaps for business guests.
Well-located, it is beside the university and w ... more...
At the heart of this large, well-executed five star development lies a fine Victorian house and, although the newer areas have an elegant contemporary style, an atmosphere of timeless quality prevails throughout.
With a large conference centre, break- ... more...
In a prominent corner site on Galway’s historic docks, and a just few minutes walk from Spanish Arch and Quay Street, this attractive bar and restaurant is in a handsome old stone building overlooking the yachts and pleasure boats in the harbour, ... more...
Who could fail to be charmed by The Spaniard, that characterful and friendly old pub perched high up above Scilly?
Although probably best known for music (nightly), it offers bar food all year round and there's a restaurant in season. Popular tradit ... more...
Mike Burke’s well-located harbourside establishment has lots of maritime character and views out over the harbour to Dunguaire Castle.
You’ll find seafood like fat, tasty mussels in moules marinière, with a milky onion and wine brot ... more...