Bright, spacious and welcoming, Patrick and Anna Casey’s well-named B&B is quietly situated close to the beaches and good walking that bring so many people to the area, but it’s also very handy for dining in Ballycotton and for anyone a ... more...
Tucked into a traditional residential area behind the north quays, this former grocers is handy to the Four Courts, the Corporation Fruit & Vegetable Market (currently wholesale only, but due for upgrade to include retail space for artisan producer ... more...
First opened as a licensed premises back in the 18th century, The Purty Kitchen has undergone many different iterations over the years, but its core offering of hearty fare served up in a convivial atmosphere has remained a constant. Its current incarn ... more...
If a comfortable city centre base is what you’re after, you won’t get more central than this stylish contemporary hotel, and, behind the deceptively low-key frontage (Luas station at the door), lies an impressively sleek interior - initiall ... more...
Just a short scenic drive beyond Castetownbere, near Allihies, Dzogchen Beara offers all of the spiritual supports, activities and events that would be expected of a Tibetan Buddhist retreat centre - but it is also a very beautiful destination ... more...
At this factory outlet overlooking the beautiful fishing harbour of Union Hall - one of Ireland’s main fishing ports - Peter Deasy stocks a vast range of fish and shellfish straight from the boats. Live shellfish available from a tank in-store. more...
Renowned for their finesse and flavour, artisan baker Thibault Peigne’s tasty continental breads are made by traditional methods, using the finest organic ingredients.
Sourdough breads, French pastries and cakes are among the treats you can buy ... more...
This long-established speciality food shop has been trading from the same shop, and in the same family, since 1933.
Third generation Mark Brown and his wife Laura took up the mantle in 2007 and have developed Arcadia to retain its well-earned reputati ... more...
Described by Darina Allen as “the patriarch of the artisan cured meat industry in Ireland” and joint recipient (together with Bill Hogan and Sean Ferry’s thermophilic West Cork Natural Cheeses) of the inaugural Euro-Toques Food Awards ... more...
Undoubtedly one of the most delightful and superbly comfortable Georgian houses in Ireland, this sturdy granite mansion was built to withstand the rigours of a Sligo winter but it’s a warm and friendly place.
Peacocks wander elegantly on the cro ... more...