Very well situated at the lower end of Merrion Square, within a stone's throw of the Dáil (Government Buildings), the National Art Gallery and History Museum as well as the city's premier shopping area, this large modern Dublin hotels notable fo ... more...
Just south of Enniskillen, on the A4, this spacious four star hotel on the banks of the Erne is a popular choice for business guests and would make a comfortable and relaxing base from which to explore this fascinating and unspoilt area.
Big windows r ... more...
Established over a quarter if a century ago, this well loved store came into new ownership in 2016 when Geoff Caird and Cathy Melvin took it on as a going concern, with Susie Coughlan as chef.
A pleasing display of freshly baked breads immediately att ... more...
In the Lalor family for five generations, Ballard Farm is currently run by the enterprising Pat Lalor, who took the decision to convert the farm to organic production.
They are the producers of Kilbeggan Organic Porridge (see entry), and Ballard Organ ... more...
All are welcome at Sean Ward’s picturesque and aptly name pub, and everyone enjoys the atmosphere – with a welcoming fire in the grate and the front bar jam-packed with bric-a-brac, it’s a delightful place.
And there’s music to ... more...
Ralph Haslam has been farming at Mossfield Farm, near Birr, since 1970, converting to organic in 1999.
Although only producing their organic gouda style cheeses since 2005, they were soon winning awards, with early successes including both gold and si ... more...
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For many people holidaying in Ireland, an island stay is the ultimate escape - so a stay in a clifftop lighthouse at the northern tip of a mountainous island four miles off the rugged west coast should fulfil the dream very nicel ... more...
There's a smart Barcelona vibe to this Dublin 4 favourite. The designer cool ivory and caramel interior is laid out in a well spaced mix of tables and comfortable banquettes with ceilings high enough to keep peak time buzz to pleasant levels.
The op ... more...
Set in fine rolling countryside in its own farmland and grounds, Breda Thomas’s lovely 18th century house overlooking the River Nore is blessed with an utterly restful location.
Breda is a relaxed host who enjoys sharing her home with guests, an ... more...
Clanconnel Brewing Company is one of Northern Ireland’s best known microbreweries, committed to producing only natural, high-quality, handcrafted beers. It was founded in June 2008 by Mark Pearson and takes its name from the ancient lands of Clan ... more...