Set in its own grounds, away from the hustle and bustle of the town, this attractive family-run hotel was established in1962 by Michael and Margaret Loughnane. Their son - the present owner, Willie Loughnane - and his sons are now maintaining the tradi ... more...
Renowned for their finesse and flavour, artisan baker Thibault Peigne’s tasty continental breads are made by traditional methods, using the finest organic ingredients.
Sourdough breads, French pastries and cakes are among the treats you can buy ... 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...
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...
Located near Cork Opera House and one of Cork’s main shopping streets, Opera Lane, the former Shandon Hotel is now one of the Maldron group, offering budget accommodation just a short walk from the city centre.
The comfortable rooms are suitable ... more...
This cosy Dublin restaurants, in a laneway just off Grafton Street, has great charm; it was Dublin's first authentic Thai restaurant and is still as popular as ever over a decade later.
Co-owner Tess Corr personally supervises a friendly and effi ... more...
Denis Good has been processing and wholesaling quality seafood in Carrigaline for many years.
This modern outlet offers a wide range of fresh whitefish and shellfish products with live lobster and crab available from a tank in-store.
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Jimmy and Charlotte Lyons's attractive roadside pub is po;ular with locals and makes a useful stopping place for a tasty bite. Children welcome. Bar Food daily. Wheelchair accessible. Closed 25 Dec & Good Fri. more...
The man behind this evocatively named product is Aran Islands native, Tomás Poil, from the small island of Inis Oirr.
His love of fudge all began with the treats his granny used to send him when he went away to school, but since starting to mak ... more...
Wild salmon conservation measures recently undertaken by Inland Fisheries have been highly successful and in 2009, following three closed seasons, snap-net fishermen were allowed return to the River Nore to catch a small quota of fish for a short 12 we ... more...
