Loughcarrig House

Attractively situated on the quieter short stretch of road leading up to the gates of the Old Midleton Distillery, and opposite the river and a small park, this smart modern restaurant is an appealing place with a loyal local following. Formerly Raymond's, it was taken ...

Ireland’s most famous country house, Ballymaloe was one of the first to open its doors to guests when Myrtle and her husband, the late Ivan Allen, opened The Yeats Room restaurant in 1964. Accommodation followed in 1967 and since then a unique network of family en ...

Clearly signed on the outskirts of Cobh, and at the end of a long winding driveway lined with tall trees, you will find John and Pam Mulhaire's large and peacefully situated 1840s house. Its rather plain exterior, tarmac parking area and low-maintenance garden give no h ...

It may seem like no time at all to many of its longterm fans, but Darina Allen’s internationally renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School has been in business since 1983. The school and her family’s organic farm are at Kinoith, just a couple of miles from Ballymal ...

Built around an 18th-century Merchant Prince’s residence, the Montenotte sits high over the city in a fashionable residential area, and it offers a pleasant alternative to city centre accommodation. The trump card is the view over the city, but beautiful gardens, ...

Nowhere is the Irish passion for quality chocolate better provided for than in Cork. Rosemary Daly's small but immaculately stocked specialist shop is not affiliated to any manufacturer and sells an exceptional range of the best artisan chocolates from all over the w ...