Former home to the Clark linen-milling family, Ardtara is now an attractive, elegantly decorated Victorian country house. It has long been a member of the prestigious Blue Book (Irish Country Houses & Restaurants Association) and it has a warm atmo ... more...
The pared-back interior (bare tables, plain walls and wood floors) harmonises with the pared back Italian fare on Etto’s wonderfully original menu. Don’t come in search of pizzas and pasta staples here – the menu is delightfully devoi ... more...
This informal restaurant and fish shop is owned by respected chef Andy Rae and business partner Bob McCoubrey, of the original Mourne Seafood Bar in Dundrum, Co Down (see entry), who have their own shellfish beds on Carlingford Lough, and it has become ... more...
Overlooking a park and the famous Siamsa Tire folk theatre, and close to the Aquadome, Tralee’s largest hotel is at the heart of activities throughout a wide area. A major refurbishment programme has recently been completed and all areas of the ... more...
In business since 1977, Brod Kearan's ethically focused store is one of the oldest shops in Greystones - and one of Ireland's oldest health stores.
They carry some excellent products, including natasha's Living Foods, and a USP for foodies is the extr ... more...
Olesya’s is a bright and modern wine bar that’s a cosy spot for a casual meal or drinks. Pleasantly styled with bare wood tables, wall-mounted wine racks, exposed brick and tangled lampshades that throw pretty patterns on the walls, it&rsqu ... more...
An unusual place to stay and well located within easy walking distance of the town centre, the Belmore Court is not exactly an hotel - but owner-manager Terry McCartney is from a hotel background and it shows.
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Just a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Dingle, Jimmy and Bernie Bambury’s well-run, purpose-built guesthouse has spacious modern rooms with tea/coffee trays, phone, satellite TV, hair dryer and complimentary mineral water.
Bernie is a ... more...
This attractive riverside hotel is well-located close to Belfast International Airport and only about 15 minutes from the city centre. It was formerly a mill and succeeds well in combining the character of the old buildings with the comfort and efficie ... more...
Set in rolling countryside less than 15 minutes drive from Wexford Town, the Cuddihy family’s handsome Georgian house is surrounded by parkland with ancient trees and a beautifully maintained Par 3 golf course which is available free to guests.
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