Originally established by French chef Franck Pasquier 2008, he left this popular continental bakery in good hands when it was taken over by Clotilde Rambaud and Tomasz Giderewicz in 2012.
Clotilde, who is from Nantes in southern Brittany, had worked ... more...
You can walk along the quays to this attractive family-run bar and restaurant, which is right on the harbour front in Dungarvan town and easy to find - and there’s also plenty of parking for those arriving by car.
And what a location - outdoor t ... more...
Formerly The Westin Dublin, this well known city centre destination became The College Green Hotel (part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection) in October 2023.
Two Victorian landmark buildings provided the starting point for this impres ... more...
Close by the very tidy village of Keadue and at the heart of a 40-acre estate overlooking Lough Meelagh, you will find this 4* sister establishment to Lough Rynn Castle in Co Leitrim (see entry), and the two properties have much in common, notably very ... more...
Look out for John and Sara Devoy’s organic vegetables, fruit and eggs at farmers’ markets (Clonakilty & Skibbereen, Fri & Sat respectively) and local shops including Scallys of Clonakilty, Fields of Skibbereen and URRU in Bando ... more...
This smartly painted centrally located restaurant enjoys enduring popularity locally, pleasing people of all ages with its lively atmosphere and mix of traditional and contemporary favourites in Mullingar at reasonable prices.
This is beef country, so ... more...
Carol and Patrick Rooney of Derrycamma Farm near Castlebellingham are members of the recently established Oriel Food Group (orielfoodgroup.ie) of quality food producers in the ancient region of Oriel, which is mainly in what is now known as Co Louth.
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Baking/Bakery / Café / Preserves / Speciality Store
Pierce Walsh's shop is the kind that every town should have but few do. Where all of their own products are fresh and additive free and, as they say themselves, there's a belief that 'quality only happens when one cares enough, and we care at John R's' ... more...
Just along the shore road towards Galway, Armin and Bernadette Moloney Grefkes' attractive purpose-built accommodation makes a comfortable and moderately-priced base for a break in this lovely area and it is a delightful place to stay.
Being a little ... more...
Established over a quarter if a century ago, this well loved store came into new ownership in 2016 when Geoff Caird and Cathy Melvin took it on as a going concern, with Susie Coughlan as chef.
A pleasing display of freshly baked breads immediately att ... more...
