With its prominent position on the hill just beyond the bridge as you come into Cahir, it's unlikely that Lava Rock would go unnoticed, but its large modern frontage doesn't give too much away - and maybe that's just the way the locals like it, as it h ... more...
There's a smart Barcelona vibe to this Dublin 4 favourite. The designer cool ivory and caramel interior is laid out in a well spaced mix of tables and comfortable banquettes with ceilings high enough to keep peak time buzz to pleasant levels.
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It may be modest-looking from the road, but this 1960s hotel enjoys a superb shoreside location on the edge of Dingle town and has won many friends over the years.
A well-run, family-friendly hotel with organised entertainment for children in school ... more...
Simply oozing the genuine character that can only be gained over centuries, Petronella is set on the most attractive of Kilkenny's famous slip lanes, just off High Street. Not the place to expect handy parking or gardens, but instead you'll find an imm ... more...
Close to the attractive canal-side town of Ballyconnell, this very large hotel is set amongst 300 acres of landscaped grounds and, in the foyer, seating areas are arranged around marble colonnades and a central staircase, flanked by a bar and two resta ... more...
Set amongst 300 acres of rolling countryside, Lough Rynn Castle is the ancestral home of the Clements family and its has seen major investment and a great deal of TLC to restore it to its former glory for its current use as an hotel.
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With its smart bright blue facade spelling out a welcome to passers by, you’re unlikely to miss this little restaurant near the canal and it is well worth seeking out for the interesting cooking offered by classically-trained owner-chef Kenan Peh ... more...
This chocolate bar and shop is the main retail outlet for these well known hand made chocolates, which are made by third generation chocolatier Casey O'Conaill in Carrigaline (+353 21 437 3407), just south of Cork city. Only the highest quality ingredi ... 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...
People come from all around the area (and a stop en route to holiday in west Cork has become de rigeur) to shop at Ruth Healy’s stylish, modern culinary store on the river: a kitchen shop, deli, foodstore and café, it offers a unique combi ... more...
