Just as the pioneering West Cork cheesemakers revived artisan cheesemaking in Ireland, the Sheridan brothers transformed attitudes to maturing it, buying it and caring for it.
Stocks reflect the seasons and are mainly Irish, but other equally carefull ... more...
An attractive frontage with a smart black canopy will draw you to Jennifer Bailey's casual restaurant in a lovely location, opposite Cahir Castle and overlooking the River Suir and weir.
Its location is the USP and the well designed two storey buildin ... more...
The popular Sneem black pudding originated in this little butchers and is still made here, baked like a big cake and sliced as required.
Kieran Burns is a fourth generation butcher and it was his grandmother, Margaret (Clifford) Burns, who came up wit ... more...
A short drive from Mizen Head, the southernmost point in Ireland, Emma and Freddy Olsson run this popular pub cum restaurant.
The old inn, always attractive to the yachting fraternity and tourists, has been extensively renovated in recent years withou ... more...
This popular bar, with its riverside location in the heart of Limerick City and its convivial offering of food, drink and music, appeals to Limerick people and visitors alike.
Conveniently located above the boats that make fast at the pontoon, R ... more...
As implied by the whimsical name of her business, there is indeed a touch of magic about chef Mary Teehan’s chocolate creations, and chocoholics visiting the Kilkenny area would do well to seek them out.
Mary is something of a legend in her area ... more...
Hilden Brewery is Ireland'sI oldest craft brewery, run by the Scullion family in the former stables of historic Hilden House outside the city of Lisburn, Co. Antrim, in Northern Ireland. The brewery is now managed by Seamus and Ann’s son, Owen, w ... more...
Bespoke knives and associated services from a master craftsman - West Cork cutler Rory Conner is one of Ireland's most sought-after manufacturers of specialist hand made knives for numerous purposes. Using carbon or stainless steel for the blades and a ... more...
Madeline McKeever, who is also involved in Irish Seed Savers, grows her own organic vegetable, herb and edible flower seeds on her West Cork farm.
Events are occasionally held on the farm, where they sometimes have their own Ardagh beef for sale.
Goo ... more...
One of ireland's best loved chefs, Danny Millar - formerly of Balloo Inns and other esteemed establishments in Ireland and beyond - teamed up with his old friend Andy Rea of Mourne Seafood in 2019, to open Stock Kitchen & Bar in the restaurant ... more...