When Praba Sankaran opened this warmly inviting restaurant in the centre of Gorey in 2019, it was the realisation of a longheld dream for the classically-trained chef and his family - and, although the challenges of the pandemic were soon to follow, th ... more...
Those who like contemporary hotels and enjoy the buzz of the city centre will love the Clayton. In a brilliant central location with a wide terrace and boardwalk along the River Lee, this striking hotel embodies many of the best features of other recen ... more...
Located above Mulholland’s Pharmacy just off Emmet Square at the top of O’Connell Street, this bright, airy café serves breakfast and lunch and a tempting range of homemade desserts. The double height space is also home to a craft sh ... more...
Located above the busy harbour area in one of the most attractive old buildings in Howth village, just before the church, The House is run by proprietor Karl Dillon, formerly of the late-lamented Gruel in Dublin city - and, true to form, the menu state ... more...
Magnificently located in one of Newtownards's fine old Victorian buildings, Michael Knott's busy town centre bakery and restaurant is a hive of activity, with customers eager to buy specialities such as fruit loaves and cakes from the bakery, or join ... more...
Waterford has more than its fair share of good butchers; and Tom Kearney's stands out especially for their beef; they raise their own animals for supply to some of the city's most discerning customers. more...
This rural hideaway is a hidden treasure located adjacent to Tullylish pottery outside the village of Gilford; housed in a converted linen mill dating from the 1800’s, it is situated on the Banbridge side of the River Bann.
The restaurant is set ... more...
John and Helen Cooney’s modern four star guesthouse was only built in 2005, but quickly established itself as one of the most popular in the area. Not surprisingly, perhaps, as it is within walking distance of Kilkenny city centre in fine weather ... more...
Although quite a large scale operation, fifth generation O’Donohue’s Bakery of Tullamore is known for its outstanding quality and is useful to know about when visiting the area.
This craft bakery is currently run by Cathal O’Donohue ... more...
Boasting “a product range of over 4,000 lines with many organic products in all categories”, this highly regarded food store believes in choice and offers carefully sourced deli and grocery ranges; also wines sourced from small independent ... more...