Conveniently located near most of the main city centre attractions, this contemporary Belfast hotels got luxurious modern accommodation, with excellent business and health and leisure facilities.
The style is classy and spacious; bedrooms are designed ... more...
Built in 1853 as a coastguard regional headquarters, this fine shoreside property on the edge of the wonderfully away-from-it-all village of Ballycastle was later acquired by the Sisters of Mercy, who named it Stella Maris.
It now makes a very special ... more...
Having been a destination nursery for decades, the closure of Carewswood some years ago was a big loss to the gardening community - so its re-opening in 2013, by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable young couple dedicated to its revival and development, w ... more...
Strategically located close to the M50 motorway, the Red Cow Hotel has a grand staircase sweeping up from the marble lobby, lit by a wonderful Murano glass chandelier.
This gives an indication of the style to follow and, although it may also be of in ... 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...
Established in 1997, Tony Ecock's bustling two-storey Dublin restaurants has a loyal following and offers dishes that do not pander too much to the western palate. In typical oriental style, a number of set menus are offered and there is also an extens ... more...
Aside from the spectacular oceanside location, the most striking thing about the Burke family's Armada Hotel is the staff - warm, friendly, efficient and engaging, they set the tone from the minute of arrival, so first time visitors to this impressive ... more...
This appealing shop-cum-wine bar is part of the Italian Quarter in Blooms Lane, where you will also find Wallaces Italian Food Shop, Café Cagliostro (great coffees) and a juice café.
Food, while not exactly incidental, certainly plays se ... more...
Despite changing brigades a few times over the years, this atmospheric restaurant has been one of the most consistently popular dining choices in the Kenmare area since 1994 - and, with the original chef Michael Casey back as proprietor/chef since spri ... more...
On the road to Kilmore Quay, just five minutes away, you can't miss this picturesque seafood restaurant and bar in the charming village of Kilmore. Famed for its pretty thatched cottages, Kilmore has also become a dining destination thanks to Susie Doy ... more...
