Not your average sheep farmer, Michael Keegan is one of a new breed of resourceful young farmers who are determined to find viable ways to stay on the land. Michael and his wife Hannah have developed an interesting combination of enterprises - includin ... more...
Tom and Lena Biggane have been making cheese on their farm near Charleville since 2001 and their highly regarded hard gouda-style goats cheese, Clonmore, was developed from recipes passed on to them by a Dutch neighbour.
It is made only from the heat- ... more...
In an idyllic location just a mile south of Doolin, you'll find David and Vera Muir's little cottage shop.
Their small company packs quite a punch, with over two dozen homemade preserves on offer, and widely distributed in the west of Ireland. Stra ... more...
A scenic coastal drive along Strangford Lough brings you to a causeway that curves behind trees to reach this unassuming but beautifully located pub, which has lovely views of Sketrick Castle, Whiterock marina and the lough, and is a popular summer des ... more...
A smart refurb of the former Lighthouse Restaurant premises on the quays in Wicklow Town makes a great setting for a first venture by a talented hospitality duo - Greg Murphy and Ruadhan Furlong, formerly general manager and head chef respectively at ... more...
Part of the popular Dublin chain, the Gourmet Food Parlour offers good value and quality ingredients for a mostly lunch trade.
The restaurant is spacious and bright, with simple furniture, and chalkboards listing appetising sandwiches and daily specia ... more...
Just outside the walled city, the contemporary design of this popular bar and restaurant makes a great contrast to the age of nearby landmarks. Although seriously modern, it is a friendly and welcoming place that appeals to all age groups and their c ... more...
This smart modern hotel has clear views over Galway Bay to the distant hills of County Clare from public rooms on the upper ground floor as well as many of the well-equipped bedrooms - which are mostly large and are regularly refurbished - and the roof ... more...
Convenient to Dublin and also well-placed for visiting the many historical and cultural attractions in County Meath, this relatively new hotel just outside Trim makes a luxurious destination for a short golf or leisure break, business conference, or we ... more...
Founded in 1995, Mac’s Armagh Cider is the focal point of the Armagh ‘revivalist’ cider movement. Only traditional cider techniques are used – no dyes, no preservatives. Local fruit is crushed, fermented, racked, matured, blende ... more...
