Spas and retreats appeared all over Ireland in recent years, but few could rival the beauty of this magic place. This unique resort on the eastern shores of Lough Derg is modelled on the lines of a 19th century Irish village with quietly understated lu ... more...
Mount Falcon will be fondly remembered by many for its lovable eccentricity under the previous owner, the late Connie Aldridge (whose husband, Major Robert Aldridge, was a keen archaeologist and helped to discover the Céidhe Fields) and it is no ... more...
Away from the bustle of Wexford town, this attractive hotel just across the bridge has an pleasant approach, with well-tended gardens and a welcoming reception area with lovely flower arrangements and candles.
A comfortable Victorian style bar and res ... more...
Just beside the bridge over the Shannon in Tarmonbarry, this well-run bar and restaurant is a favourite watering hole for river folk and makes a great place to break a journey between Dublin and the north-west.
The bar is comfortably set up for food, ... more...
Ireland's tallest hotel, this dramatic cigar-shaped 17-storey building right on the River Shannon waterfront in the centre of Limerick enjoys panoramic views over the city and the Shannon region.
Acquired by the Dalata Hotel Group in 2016, the former ... more...
Prominently located on the promenade of this heritage town, the Sir Walter Raleigh has its origins in three 18th century townhouses and has been run as an hotel since 1902.
Named after the Elizabethan adventurer who was so famously associated with You ... more...
Any parent worried about the weather when deciding whether to holiday in Ireland, should consider the growing number of hotels that have opted to specialise in family holidays. West Cork is an ever-popular destination and many happy families vote with ... more...
The Duff family’s country guesthouse near Dublin airport is situated on 100 acres and surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, with a tennis court and plenty of parking.
Very much a family operation, the house is set well back from the ... more...
Way out on the Inishowen peninsula, Joyce and Mervyn Norris’s farmhouse is tucked into a sheltered corner in stone-walled countryside beside the sea. Surrounded by a large garden with mature trees and welcoming flowers, it is a substantial house ... 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...