North Cork is one of those areas that we too often fly through en route to somewhere else – Cork city, perhaps, or the holiday hotspots of West Cork - without pausing to think what we may be missing. For it’s a lovely unspoilt place of pros ... more...
This opulent 19th-century hotel on St Stephen’s Green (Europe’s largest garden square) dates back to 1824 - and, in new ownership since 2015, a major facelift was completed just in time to cerlebrate its 195th anniversary in 2019. The chang ... more...
Now in its third generation of family ownership, Aherne’s of Youghal is outstanding for the warmth of the FitzGibbon family’s hospitality and their enormous enthusiasm for the business which, since 1993, has included some fine accommodation ... more...
Neil and Noreen Harrington's guestrooms in the centre of town are famous for their big comfortable beds, and have everything you could need including phone, television, safe and tea/coffee trays - and en-suite power showers.
Now offered on a room-only ... more...
In the heart of the Boyne Valley, this restored coaching inn dates back to the 17th-century and now has the good fortune be in common ownership with nearby Tankardstown House whose owners, Tricia and Brian Conroy, undertook their trademark tasteful ref ... more...
A member of the Trigon Hotels group – which includes the iconic Metropole Hotel in Cork's Victorian Quarter – this stylish modern Cork hotels very handily located, close to the terminal. Ideal for a first or last night's stay, it's also a u ... more...
While it may not be a ‘manor’, Noel and Fiona Wallace’s small family-run hotel is a home from home for many of its guests, and a welcome place to stay close to Shannon airport and within walking distance of Bunratty Castle with its F ... more...
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...
Well situated in the scenic Rosses Gaeltacht, overlooking Dungloe Bay, the former Ostan na Rossan was acquired by the Boyle family in 2015, after lying empty for years, and redeveloped as a fine four star hotel.
Having been virtually re-built and the ... more...
Having lain unloved for many years, this beautiful property in the attractive mediaeval village of Castlebellingham was finally rescued by the Corscadden family (Cabra Castle, Kingscourt; Ballyseede Castle, Tralee), who re-opened it in 2013, following ... more...
