With foraging all the rage, urbanites hankering after the country life will love these eco trails run by Former Green Party Minister, Mary White, and her husband Robert.
Aimed at all age groups, the 2 hour walks offer a unique rural experience in th ... more...
Chocoholics taking the N4 (Westport road) up to Mayo or Sligo should make a point of building in a caffeine fix (and some healthy home-made food) at Ruth McGarry-Quinn’s relaxed modern café in Longford Town.
For not only do they f ... more...
Although the entrance is off-putting and the building itself is not especially appealing, the bright and interesting interior of this contemporary hotel just outside the characterful village of Drumshanbo will quickly win you over - and the immediate s ... more...
Formerly La Taverna di Bacco and now known as Wallaces Tavern, this is a dark and atmospheric restaurant on the north quays, offering an interesting wine menu and simple Italian food, including good antipasti, unusual variations on risotto, handmade p ... more...
Situated almost next to the Holywood Golf Club and Redburn Country Park, and with views across Belfast Lough, the McClellands’ family-run country house is just a 5 minute drive from Belfast City Airport yet it's a tranquil spot in which to unwind ... more...
Yet another reason to explore the beautiful, unspoilt and relatively undiscovered North-West of Ireland, the W8 Centre is an imaginative modern tourist and cultural hub in the friendly town of Manorhamilton.
Sustainable tourism is the name of the game ... more...
Since 1988, Sue Farmer's delightful restaurant and coffee house on the main street in Holywood has been attracting customers from miles around.
It's a charming, homely place where you'll find great home baking - especially the gorgeous cinnamon scones ... more...
Family businesses that have been going for generations are always cause for celebration, and there are some well known examples in Ireland in their sixth or seventh generation and going strong. But 13 generations takes some doing and it's hard to get y ... more...
While it continues to grow - and is now very large - the ethos of this pleasant restaurant in the impressive garden centre at Frank and Rachel Doyle's Arboretum remains unchanged and, as always, it offers an attractive selection of wholesome, freshly-p ... more...
A popular meeting spot for tech and creative types (but not that easy to find, due to its understated signage), barista champion Colin Harmon's 3fe is famous for the quality of its coffee offering and, for most people, the coffee experience is the ... more...