Visitors arriving at this contemporary hotel on the edge of Naas are welcomed into a dramatic and very colourful foyer with an atrium - an early indication of points of difference, and the design brief also ensured that no two bedrooms are the same.
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A family-owned business inthe city's working harbour area, Galway Bay Seafoods was established in1950 by John V. Holland and currently run by his two sons John Jnr and Noel.
Recently completely revamped, it has a shop offering a wide range of whitefis ... more...
This well-presented large bar and restaurant is easily spotted on the N15, a few miles north of Sligo Town, below the iconic flat-topped Ben Bulben mountain, and it is within walking distance of Drumcliff cemetery (the burial place of the poet William ... more...
Situated in what was once the stables and dairy of Kilkenny Castle - and overlooking the craft courtyard - the deservedly popular first floor restaurant is situated above temptations of a different sort, on display in the famous craft shop.
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Long-time customers of La Pizzeria in Drogheda breathed a sigh of relief when Jian Carlo reopened his restaurant in nearby Clogherhead. It’s a testament to how loyal his customers are that even in this quiet fishing village 15km up the coast from ... more...
Ireland's largest hotel, the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road (formerly Double Tree by Hilton) was completely renovated in 2014.
Renowned for its banquets, it has more experience of dealing with very big numbers efficiently and enjoyably than any other i ... more...
On the Galway side of Moycullen village, a landmark corner building is home to The Forge, a large pub, restaurant and entertainment centre.
It is ably managed by AnneMarie Kelly, a professional in the hospitality business for many years. Under her dir ... more...
Brian Wickham’s fine old house is just across the bridge from Dungarvan town centre - it is of great historical interest, and set in wonderful gardens, right on the water.
The house has a homely feel with lots of local information, and a lovely ... more...
A sister property to Galway Bay Hote, Sheraton Athlone Hotel and Hyatt Centric Hotel Dublin, this family-owned waterside hotel adjoins Athlone Golf Club on the western shores of Lough Ree, just four miles outside Athlone town.
With lovely lake and isl ... more...
A sunshine yellow facade leading into a sunny yellow interior, with dove grey paintwork, vases of daffodils and bowls of kaleidoscopic salads: Tiller & Grain has vitality and freshness written all over it.
No surprise then that its owner, chef Cla ... more...