No strangers to hospitality around these parts, Jason Foody and Khris Veldman will be remembered most recently for the fine period B&B in Warrenpoint that they ran when Jason (now manager at Stitch & Weave in Derry) was the opening Gene ... more...
This beautiful hotel dates is situated on its own 310 acre wooded island (complete with 18-hole golf course), reached by a private ferry. An ancient beech avenue leads guests to the l6th century castle with its vaulted great hall and welcoming lo ... 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...
Furnished in keeping with its dramatic history and theatrical character, this Gothic Revival castle in the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains is at the centre of a very large estate with 650 acres of parkland and formal gardens.
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Country House / Historic House / Restaurant / Wine Bar
Whether for a short break, a special occasion, a good meal or just a light bite and a browse around the gardens, this lovely period property near Slane is well worth a special visit.
Arriving at dusk with the courtyard fountain, walled garden and swe ... more...
Re-opened in 2024 following a closure, this Mourne favourite dating back to the 19th century has moved into an exciting new era. Following three decades in the caring ownership of Alison and Michael Crothers, who built up a following far beyond the imm ... more...
A distinctive black and white three-storey building in downtown Salthill, just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean, Joanna Paszkiewicz and Chef Leon Mellsop's Black Cat has been a casual dining destination of choice for discerning Galwegians ... more...
Unlimited free parking is a big carrot to tempt anyone booking a city stay these days, and it's a key USP at Galway's trendiest new hotel - which is in the former Ibis presmises out on the Headford Road and a brisk 20 minute walk from the city centre.
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Just a scenic 20 minute ferry crossing from Burtonport, on the mainland - which is iitself just 15 minutes from the Regional Airport, Carrickfinn - Arranmore (Arainn Mhor) is much less visited than the more southerly Aran Islands off the coasts of Clar ... more...
Literally two minutes drive from Belfast International airport’s terminal building and nestled between fields of barley, this small family-owned hotel has at its heart a restored 200 year old country house.
Today, with the addition of a sympathe ... more...