Way out in west Clare, halfway out along the Loop Head pensinsula and overlooking the Mouth of the Shannon, is the picturesque little fishing village of Carrigaholt. It’s a charming place, untouched by the over development of recent times and wel ... more...
In an almost rural location at edge of the city, the Dolan family's restaurant has had a devoted clientèle since it opened in 1980.
For four decades they came for the famously old-fashioned atmosphere, French/Irish cooking and exceptionally pro ... more...
Opened to great excitement in March 2023 this new Thoroughbred Country 4-star is the latest venture from industry leaders Eoin Doyle and Ray Byrne - of County Wicklow gem BrookLodge and Westmeath's lovely lakeside Wineport, respectively, among other ex ... more...
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Beautifully located overlooking Lough Ramor and the rolling Cavan countryside, this eighteenth century sporting lodge is on the edge of Virginia town and at the heart of a 150 acre estate. It was built by Thomas Taylour, Lord Headfort, as a summer esc ... more...
Just a stone’s throw from the sea at Cromane, where the mussels that the area is famous for are landed, this handsome stone building is smartly maintained and sends out all the right signals from the outset. Jack's celebrated 50 years in business ... more...
Originally named after its first owner, The Marquis of Downshire, Ronan and Jennie Sweeney's charming 18th century pub is a sister establishment to that great dining pub, Balloo House in Killinchy (a former GCGuides Pub of the Year) and its stylish you ... more...
This famous old 19th century coaching inn has been owned by Ronan and Jennie Sweeney since 2004 and, since then, they have achieved their ambition to restore Balloo’s reputation as one of the finest country dining pubs in Northern Ireland with sp ... more...
The late Jurgen and Aine Schwalm took on this atmospheric 17th century inn in the highest village in the Wicklow Hills in 1980 and their caring hands-on management, backed up by dedicated long-serving staff, has earned this unique bar and restaurant a ... more...
Established in 2019 by Gerry Quinn (of Rent an Irish Cottage, Abbeycourt Hotel Nenagh etc) and John Burke (Armada Hotel, Hotel Doolin), this stylish eco-conscious hotel in the centre of Doolin is part of the Fiddle+Bow Collection, which also includes 2 ... more...
With a reputation for excellence that includes the successful Winding Stair and Woollen Mills restaurants on Dublin’s quays, Elaine Murphy brought some of her magic to leafy Glasnevin, adding yet another ‘W’ to her portfolio.
And, at ... more...
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