Cathal Reynolds, a Euro-Toques chef, was the original owner of Cré na Cille restaurant (established by him and his wife Sally in 1979), which earned fame throughout Ireland for good cooking and an outstanding and moderately priced wine cellar.
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Mike Burke’s well-located harbourside establishment has lots of maritime character and views out over the harbour to Dunguaire Castle.
You’ll find seafood like fat, tasty mussels in moules marinière, with a milky onion and wine brot ... more...
When former dairy farmers Paul and Siobhan Lawless started their farmhouse bakery, “The Foods of Athenry” in 2000, a converted bicycle shed on their Co Galway farm was the unlikely setting for the new business. By 2004, however, growing dem ... more...
This gorgeous little cheese and speciality food shop was originally opened by Maja Binder, the renowned Swiss-trained producer of the Dingle Peninsula Cheese range, opened in 2011 - and, seven years later, this ‘must-visit’ destinatio ... more...
In the centre of Drogheda town, Sonia Micalef and Damien Leddy’s relaxed basement restaurant has long been a favourite for its atmospheric setting, lively menus and the obliging, good-humoured staff, who ease customers into the way that things ar ... more...
Dubbed ‘the four star with flair’ Hotel Kilkenny begins impressively in the spacious contemporary foyer, which has a very large modern reception desk and relaxed seating areas.The decor is striking, enhanced throughout the building by paint ... more...
Baking/Bakery / Café / Deli / Food Market / Speciality Store
Sarah Kennedy’s popular food store on Fairview Strand has proved a success on several levels. Deli, bakery, takeaway and daytime café, this attractive place has many faces - but the common denominator is the genuine home cooked style of th ... more...
A picturesque 18th century coach house in the heart of Kinsale provides the perfect setting for this relaxed and atmospheric wine bar. Opened in 2013, in a town already well supplied with good casual eating places, it hit the ground running and has nev ... more...
Offering beautiful views across Portstewart Strand - extra special at sunset, thanks to its floor to ceiling windows - this fine dining destination above Portstewart Golf Club has been operated since 2020 by the Browns Bonds Hill Collection ( ... more...
Beekeeper Ian Mernagh and his brother Paul grew up at Killiane Castle near Wexford Town, a wonderful property bought by their grandfather 'as a labour of love' in1920. Today, Paul and his wife Patrycja run the castle as Killiane Castle Country Hou ... more...