Downstairs, in this town centre casual dining destination, the old pub - a narrow room with a fireplace at the back - is still there in essence, but it's been transformed into a smart contemporary bar done up in navy and gold branding colours ... more...
A big welcome and genuine hospitality are among the many USPs of Victor and Geraldine Mc Sweeney's immaculately maintained B&B just outside Ballyvaughan.
Another is that their daughter, Lesley, is a chef who not only grows a lot of the ingredients ... more...
Ask anyone in Northern Ireland about Punjana Tea and you’ll be in no doubt that you’ve touched on something central to the culture - even people who never drink tea (and there aren’t too many of those) will probably break into the fam ... more...
When you walk into a restaurant on a wet Wednesday night in the middle of winter and the place is hopping, you know it's a good sign. Now more than a decade in business, Zucchini's is obviously a firm favourite in the town.
It's owned by local couple ... more...
Easy to spot in a former church, you will be glad you found Maeve Duff’s treasure trove of good things.
The well-chosen range of Irish and international foods (and wines) on sale includes local specialities not widely stocked.
Bakery includes a ... more...
This lovely early Georgian house is set back from the road only by a tiny neatly box-hedged formal garden, but has a coachyard (with parking), outhouses and a substantial lawned garden at the back.
It is a listed building and the present owners, Dinah ... more...
Situated high on a cliff edge with a panoramic view of Rossnowlagh Beach, Donegal Bay and the Blue Stack Mountains in South Donegal, this very popular inn is a truly breathtaking spot to unwind.
The building dates back to 1845 and is full of character ... more...
Avoca Food Market & Salt Café is as lovely a shopping experience as we’ve come to expect from the uber chic Avoca stable.
The usual trinkets, textiles and interior delights are absent in this first ever food only operation, but they&r ... more...
On old Galway's busiest street, Il Folletto (‘pixie’) is a lively, buzzy restaurant, and matches the atmosphere of the street on most weekend nights.
Spread over three small rooms separated by the original stone arches, it is an atmospheri ... more...
Having lain dormant for nearly five years, this famous hotel at Marble Hill Strand was reopened by new owner Warren McCarthy in 2016, following major refurbishment.
Set in a prime location above one of the most famous beaches on the Wild Atlantic Way ... more...
