Treasa Joyce’s 150-year old stone house stands out as a beacon at the foot of the Aran islands most famous attraction, Dun Aonghasa. It’s a fine house and well kept, with a neatly manicured front garden and a walled vegetable garden at th ... more...
This smart modern hotel has clear views over Galway Bay to the distant hills of County Clare from public rooms on the upper ground floor as well as many of the well-equipped bedrooms - which are mostly large and are regularly refurbished - and the roof ... more...
In the outskirts of the village, near a small shopping centre, this friendly and well-run 4* hotel makes a good base for business, or for the many activities in the area - notably golf and horse racing.
With a striking fresh floral arrangement in th ... more...
Spas and retreats appeared all over Ireland in recent years, but few could rival the beauty of this magic place. This unique resort on the eastern shores of Lough Derg is modelled on the lines of a 19th century Irish village with quietly understated lu ... more...
This historic 17th century castle is located near the coast, and convenient to both the airport and city centre.
Although it's a pity that the extensive grounds were given over to development some years ago so that special sense of space has been lost ... more...
It is interesting that one of Ireland’s oldest hotels, The Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon, should be the first hotel in Ireland to receive the EU Eco-label ‘Flower’ award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable tourism and p ... more...
Strategically located close to the M50 motorway, the Red Cow Hotel has a grand staircase sweeping up from the marble lobby, lit by a wonderful Murano glass chandelier.
This gives an indication of the style to follow and, although it may also be of in ... more...
Lovers of contemporary style will adore the Treacy family’s impressive boutique hotel. It replaced their original much-loved property, which was a sort of ‘Queen Mother’ of the hotel world; all that now remains is the lovely bow-windo ... more...
Just over 30 km south of Dublin city this quietly luxurious golf resort and leisure hotel enjoys a stunning setting between the mountains and sea in the Garden of Ireland. Though only minutes from Greystones it has a tranquil rural setting and a wonder ... more...
Exciting developments in County Wicklow of late, with The Coach House in Roundwood re-opening in new ownership - and not just new ownership, but a seriously promising change of direction. After Simon Pratt, his wife Monique and two former Avoca associa ... more...
