The dream team of chef Killian Durkin and his front-of-house partner Jess d'Arcy had already won legions of fans for their Howth-based offering at Mamo restaurant and Margadh deli, before they brought their talent and flair to a unique southside locati ... more...
Eileen and Leo Halliday's well-stocked little shop sells handmade Connemara baskets, and provides a showcase for many excellent artisan products, both local and from further afield, but mainly Irish: Connemara smoked salmon, Irish farmhouse cheeses, yu ... more...
Colm Healy's high quality chocolate operation is in a remote location at St Finian's Bay on the Ring of Kerry, overlooking the mystical Skellig islands. Yet, thanks to its unique appeal, it - together with Noelle Campbell-Sharp's wonderful Cill Rialaig ... more...
This well-maintained bar and restaurant halfway between Tralee and the village of Fenit (a busy fishing port and excellent base for sailing), is easily spotted by its large roof sign.
The Oyster has a strong local following, due to the convivial atmos ... more...
While most visitors to Dublin will visit the restored Old Jameson Distillery to do the tour (which is fascinating, see below), it can also be a handy spot for a drink at one of the bars or a bite to eat.
There are special menus for groups (including e ... more...
Family businesses that have been going for generations are always cause for celebration, and there are some well known examples in Ireland in their sixth or seventh generation and going strong. But 13 generations takes some doing and it's hard to get y ... more...
Established in 1759, and in the same (eccentric) family for six generations, John de Bromhead's unusual pub in Waterford is one of the few remaining houses to bottle its own whiskey. Although not the easiest of places to find, once visited it cert ... more...
Frank Kavanagh and Peter Sztal's Cloud Picker Café began life across the road from its current venue, in the Science Gallery at Trinity College where they delighted a loyal clientèle for nearly a decade.
The pair are best known as specia ... more...
Peter and Mary Huggard’s hotel dominates the seafront at Waterville; it is one of several to have strong links with Charlie Chaplin and is one of Ireland’s best-known hotels.
Like many hotels that have been owner-run for several generation ... more...
While the name might lead first-time guests to expect something older and grander, this comfortable modern B&B is surrounded by lovely gardens and is less than ten minutes walk from Navan town.
Owners Pat and Pauline Boylan have spent many years i ... more...
