You can call in by boat, of course, and if you arrive by road, a little ferry takes you over to the island. It’s an unusual place and worth a visit, if only to call into the pleasant waterside pub for a drink, a cup of tea or an informal bite.
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This attractive family-run hotel overlooks the village green in the centre of Blarney, beside the castle. It has been in the Forrest family since 1837 but, with the exception of the restaurant, reception area and the very characterful old Johnny's Bar, ... more...
Formerly home to the Lord Mayors of Cork, this attractive Cork hotels located in lovely grounds and the original parts of the building feature gracious, well-proportioned public rooms.
A major refurbishment programme was completed recently, bringing a ... more...
While renowned as a food-lovers' destination - and there is certainly no shortage of outstanding places to eat and to shop for food in this charming town - there is always room for more excellence and Liz and Brendan Byrne's new townhouse and rest ... more...
This immaculate family-run hotel is beautifully situated in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht and provides a very comfortable base for exploring the area.
There has been a hotel here for many years - quotations from the Visitors' Book go back as a fa ... more...
Surrounded by beautifully maintained lawns and mature trees, an 18th century manor house is now the heart of Springfort Hall. The proud boast of “Elegance in the country since 1169” may be stretching the imagination a little, but this frien ... more...
Formerly known as Iragh Tí Connor, which translates as "the inheritance of O'Connor", John and Joan O'Connor's fine establishment in Ballybunion began as a 19th century pub with potential and, thanks to their scrupulous attention to ... more...
This 4* hotel in Tullamore town centre has recently undergone major redevelopment and is a popular meeting place for local people as well as offering visitors a good centrally located base for exploring the town and the area.
First impressions are of ... more...
In north County Meath, on the border with Cavan and Westmeath, the extraordinary Loughcrew Estate is the location of the largest complex of ancient passage graves in Ireland - and also home to a very modern adventure centre, complete with zipwire.
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The latest arrival in Northern Ireland's premier hospitality group, Hastings Hotels, and unarguably the most spectacular, the aptly named Grand Central towers above Belfast city centre and offers unrivalled views of the cityscape below - notably from i ... more...
