Nicky and Patricia Moynihan’s waterside establishment close to the both the car ferry across to Cobh and the Ringaskiddy ferries (France) has grown a lot over the years, with the restaurant and accommodation becoming increasingly important.
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Having celebrated 100 years in business in 2013, this ‘grande old dame’ in Naas continues to thrive. It was originally opened for 'lunches and accommodation' by the legendary Mrs Brigid Lawlor in 1913 and, since being rescued from examiners ... more...
Avoca Food Market & Salt Café is as lovely a shopping experience as we’ve come to expect from the uber chic Avoca stable.
The usual trinkets, textiles and interior delights are absent in this first ever food only operation, but they&r ... more...
It's all about local seasonal food - and especially food produced on site - at the brilliant food truck at Ballymaloe Cookery School (the mothership).
'Truck' isn't an adequate word for this casually chic (and equally seasonal) operation - the cool si ... more...
The gleaming glass Gloun Cross Dairy milk bottles (with the cream on top as nature intended) will catch your eye when shopping in West Cork's quality food stores, such as Field's SuperValu in Skibbereen and the wonderful little URRU beside the river in ... more...
Valentia Island Farmhouse Ice Cream is made with full fat milk and cream from the Daly family’s 70-strong pedigree Holstein Friesian herd, which you will see contentedly grazing in the fields that run down to the sea below the farm.
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Complimentary secure parking and a leisure centre with swimming pool are among the main attractions of this conveniently located modern hotel.
All bedrooms have neat bathrooms, practical fitted furniture and the usual facilities (plus satellite TV whi ... more...
Visitors to this 2-million-year-old cave will see more than the amazing illuminated tunnels and waterfalls, for there is also much of interest to food lovers.
Cheese-making demonstrations show how the local Burren Gold cheese is made and, even if the ... more...
Attractively situated on the waterfront, overlooking Lough Atalia, this fine contemporary hotel is more central than its scenic location might suggest, as the shops and restaurants off Eyre Square are only a few minutes’ walk. Formerly the Radiss ... more...
Since the 1950s, the Wheelock family's fruit farm near Enniscorthy has been a trusted local supplier of quality fruit, especially the famous Wexford strawberries. But it's been all change since 2018, when Cyril and Margaret Wheelock reinvented the ... more...