A ferry from Ballycastle will take you to Rathlin Island, which is Northern Ireland's largest offshore island and located six miles off the Antrim coast.
Renowned especially for bird watching, Rathlin is eight miles long and less than one mile wide an ... more...
Just south of Enniskillen, on the A4, this spacious four star hotel on the banks of the Erne is a popular choice for business guests and would make a comfortable and relaxing base from which to explore this fascinating and unspoilt area.
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Once described as a “capsule of social history” because of their collection of family portraits and memorabilia going back 250 years or more, the Madden family’s wonderful 18th century mansion is set in beautiful countryside, amidst 2 ... more...
This cool hotel is part of a large waterfront development in Drogheda, about 30 minutes from Dublin Airport, and marks a period of rejuvenation in the centre of Drogheda.
The hotel’s contemporary lines contrast pleasingly with the old town, and ... more...
Situated on the outskirts of the university town of Maynooth, and only 20 minutes from Dublin city centre, this large four-star hotel may well surprise the visitor and it very successfully meets local demand for essential facilities covering a wide ran ... more...
Enjoying a picturesque location beside the Royal Canal, this boutique hotel near Blanchardstown offers contemporary accommodation, a pleasant bar and restaurant, and a large heated deck with outdoor seating overlooking the lock.
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RETIRING END of 2023 season
Alan and Kathleen Hardman’s restored Georgian home near Clifden is set peacefully in 35 acres of woodland grounds. Connemara ponies are bred here, and old woodland has been retained so the grounds are teeming wit ... more...
A visit to The Lamplight restaurant, wine bar and wine store in Clifden is a quirky, fun and satisfying experience. In the heart of the Connemara capital, you could be anywhere in continental Europe and very happy to be there too.
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A true hidden gem in an out of the way almost seaside location in West Cork, this lovely 18th century property is run as a luxury coastal escape by Kela and Stephen Hodgins, who left Dublin in 2016 to undertake its restoration.
While it has no ... more...
Set in the Boyne Valley, an area rich with tradition, the Headfort Arms offers true hospitality. Dating back to the mid 18th century it was originally the Marquis of Headfort’s town house and has been trading as an hotel for more than 200 y ... more...