A very different kind of Irish holiday is offered by Ruari and Olivia Gibbons on their luxury barge, the Shannon Princess. They're Blue Book members and what they offer is like a mini version of a cruise ship holiday - ideal for groups, but also a nic ... more...
Formerly a Gentlemen's Club, this atmospheric boutique hotel is one of just a handful of interesting places to stay within the historic city walls - and, bringing history, style, service and a hint of luxury to the 'Cathedral Quarter, it's a great asse ... more...
A sister property to The Morgan (Temple Bar) and The Beacon (Sandyford), this stylish contemporary hotel opened in March 2001 as the Clarion IFSC and was our Business Hotel of the Year in 2002.
It was the first in the area to be built specificall ... more...
This blocky, zinc-and-wood fronted waterside hotel enjoys the best location in Kinsale town and, under the watchful management of Hal McElroy, has long been a well-run, hospitable and comfortable place to stay.
The open-fronted U-shaped design makes b ... more...
A ferry from Ballycastle will take you to Rathlin Island, which is Northern Ireland's largest offshore island and located six miles off the Antrim coast.
Renowned especially for bird watching, Rathlin is eight miles long and less than one mile wide an ... more...
Formerly known as Johnstown House Hotel, The Johnstown Estate is just 35 minutes drive from Dublin on the M4.
Following recent refurbishment it has a classy ambience and - thanks mainly to the friendly and helpful staff - a warm and relaxing atmospher ... more...
A tree-lined driveway in the centre of the charming village of Clonegal leads to this fine property, and it is well worth venturing up the leafy avenue (and past the pot-bellied pig in its little arc) as there is plenty here to interest and enchant peo ... more...
A useful addition to the choice of city centre accommodation north of the Liffey, this Dublin hotel is close to the Rotunda Hospital and The Gate theatre and just a couple of minutes walk from O'Connell Street and the historic GPO.
It offers the ... 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...
Maureen Griffith, a former owner of The Buck’s Head Inn, offers well-hidden bed and breakfast accommodation in her unusual house in Dundrum, which is next door to the inn.
Her home has great style, and is furnished mainly with antiques but she h ... more...
