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No need to seek directions for Athlone’s highest hotel, as the glazed 12-storey tower soaring high above the new town centre shopping complex makes finding this landmark building an easy matter.
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Set in impressive gardens and woodland just outside Naas, this appealing hotel is approached along a promising driveway, with striking entrance and lobby areas, and a fine inner courtyard planted attractively with Virginia creeper.
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There is a lovely homely feeling about Henry and Lynda Deverell’s restored grain barn near Tullamore and, with its pitch pine floors and beams, log fires and very comfortable accommodation, it makes a great base for a relaxing holiday offering al ...
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A winding driveway through lush parkland and golf course brings you to the dramatic entrance of Farnham Estate Hotel: the reception is in a giant glass atrium linking the classical building dating from 1810 to the striking 21st century extension - impr ...
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Open since September 2007, this striking 4 star hotel in Dundalk is conveniently located close to the M1 motorway, halfway between Dublin and Belfast, and - although there is plenty in the area to attract leisure visitors - it has particular appeal for ...
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Everybody loves staying at Bobbie Smith's mid-Victorian cut stone granite rectory - it was built for the Rev. William Smyth-King in 1864, and now makes a warm and welcoming family home.
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Centrally located and easily accessible from the M7 motorway, the O’Loughlin family’s long-established hotel is set in ten acres of fine landscaped gardens just south of the town (and near the Curragh racecourse).
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A sister property to Galway Bay Hotel and Sheraton Athlone Hotel, this family-owned waterside hotel adjoins Athlone Golf Club on the western shores of Lough Ree, just four miles outside Athlone town.
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Re-opening 2021
Undergoing "restoration and luxury redesign which will put The House at the very heart of a new Carton House experience for guests to enjoy."
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A charming mid 19th century house set quietly in mature woodlands on the de Vesci estate, Avril Bibby and Robin Scott’s country house B&B is just outside Abbeyleix village and offers all the advantages of the relaxed rural life that is typica ...
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AN HOUR (OR SO) FROM DUBLIN - TEN OF THE BESTWith soaring fuel prices affecting everything - and especially travel costs -picking a destination that's an hour or 90 minutes from home means better value for your break, as well as less stress and more chilling time. So if you're based in Dublin why not try one of our picks for a quick break within easy striking distance of the capital? -
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ROMANTIC GETAWAYS - TEN OF THE BESTSpring may be a clichéd time for all things romantic, but there can never be a bad time to plan a twosome break. Here are just a few of our favourite romantic destinations in Ireland to get you thinking… -
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GREAT ESCAPES FOR WINTER - 10 OF THE BESTGive yourself a break and take off for a few days this winter - there are cosy and relaxing places all over Ireland to tempt you, and some fantastic value to be enjoyed off-season too. And with Valentine's coming up, maybe one of these would be perfect for that romantic treat...So browse through this gloriously diverse collection and take your pick... -
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Irish Food & Hospitality Wishlist Vouchers - 10 Of The BestFor Christmas, or any time when you want a gift to be something to look forward to, you can’t beat a voucher that can be used to enjoy Irish food and hospitality whenever the time is right. And, again this year, we need to make the season of giving work for everyone, including our hotels, restaurants, pubs and food producers. So why not gift a voucher from a favourite hotel or restaurant - or better still, perhaps, from a hospitality marketing group, to give the fun of choosing and pla ... -
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FESTIVE BREAKS - TEN OF THE BESTWhether for Christmas, New Year or that lovely Twixmas gap between them, this can be the perfect time for a short break with - or as a respite from - family and friends. That in-between time often offers great value for a refreshing post-Christmas recovery break and some hotels have interesting pre-Christmas packages on offer too. Extra high demand this year means that some venues may be heavily booked, especially for the main Christmas break, but it is always worth calling to check availabi ... -
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Hotel Destinations for Autumn & Mid-Term Breaks - 10 of the BestWhen selecting the finalists for our recent Irish Food & Hospitality Awards, we were especially conscious of the challenges that many hotels - particularly family-run properties - face, as they may have had less options for pivoting than smaller businesses mainly focused on food. So - perfectly timed for an autumn or midterm break, or perhaps for Christmas - this month's 10 of the Best collection highlights some the winning hotels Many are family- and pet-friendly and between them they o ... -
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Garden Stays & Outdoor Dining - 10 of the BestThe soothing surrounds of a beautiful garden are just what's needed for a break right now - and better still if al fresco dining is offered in this lovely setting. Here are just a few early summer garden stays with outdoor dining (and many also with self catering options, or own-door suites) to tempt you... -
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GROWN UP GETAWAYS - TEN OF THE BESTAfter a long summer of family-first activities this is the perfect time for an adult-only break, so why not clear the diary for a couple of days after the schools go back and set off for a bit of indulgent rest and relaxation somewhere where you can rediscover your adult self -
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Gorgeous Garden Getaways - 10 of the BestThere’s no greater treat than waking up to a beautiful garden and, luckily, no shortage of places in Ireland offering gorgeous garden getaways. These are great destinations at any time but especially now, when we need reassurance, solace and space. -
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Bubble Breaks for Groups - 10 of the BestAs travel restrictions ease this summer we’re all dying to get away for a break and need something to look forward to, but we also need to feel safe – so, while all hosts will take special care to ensure that guests feel comfortable with their arrangements this year, those destinations that can cater separately for families and other ‘bubble’ groups offer the opportunity of a particularly relaxing stay. Here are just a few especially appealing options to tempt you&hel ...
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Arnolds Hotel 100th Anniversary - Special Offer!Arnolds Hotel 100th Anniversary - Special Offer! Special Offer to Celebrate in April -
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Longueville House - Valentine's RetreatRelax, rewind and reconnect with your loved one on Valentines Weekend with a Romantic Two Night Stay in our Country House Estate. -
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Winter Midweek City Staycation at Butler HouseEnjoy a short city break this winter - stay 3 midweek nights and avail of a 15% discount on Bed & Breakfast rates. -
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Dine, Stay & Relax! Dunraven Arms HotelStart 2022 with an Amazing Package from The Dunraven Arms Hotel! -
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Special Offer at Killarney Royal HotelLocated in the heart of Killarney town, the Killarney Royal is the ideal base to explore the south of Ireland... -
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Special Offer at Cashel House HotelThis getaway offer is for 2 nights bed and breakfast with dinner on one evening and is available throughout the year. -
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Dine & Dream at Dromoland CastleFrom the moment you drive through the Estate, you can be guaranteed a very special stay. -
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Special Offers at Castle Leslie EstateFebruary being the month of love, why not treat your someone special to a luxurious break away at Castle Leslie Estate? As one of the most perfect and breath-taking destinations for a romantic getaway in Ireland, we are celebrating Valentine's all month long. We've an abundance of dreamy indulgent breaks to enjoy and some wonderful vouchers for gifting... -
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Watercolour Painting Workshop at Cahernane House HotelWatercolour Painting Workshop - Short Break with a Difference
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Wild Atlantic WayExplore the wonderful West coast of Ireland by taking a tour around some or all of the Wild Atlantic Way -
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East CorkWith a rich historical and maritime legacy, East Cork has a truly unique variety of attractions to offer the visitor. It is a haven for family holidays with a huge range of activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained for hours. -
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West CorkIn this extensive county, the towns and villages have their own distinctive character. In West Cork, their spirit is preserved in the vigour of the landscape with the handsome coastline where the light of the famous Fastnet Rock swings across tumbling ocean and spray-tossed headland. The county is a repository of the good things of life, a treasure chest of the finest farm produce, and the very best of seafood, brought to market by skilled specialists. -
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Ring of KerryThe town of Killarney is where the Ring of Kerry begins and ends for many, among the lakes and mountains where they are re-establishing the enormous white-tailed sea eagle, has long been a magnet for visitors. Across the purple mountains from Killarney, the lovely little town of Kenmare in South Kerry is both a gourmet focus, and another excellent touring centre. As one of the prettiest places in Ireland, Kenmare puts the emphasis on civic pride. -
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The BurrenThat Galway Bay coastline in Co. Clare is where The Burren, the fantastical North Clare moonscape of limestone which is home to so much unexpectedly exotic flora, comes plunging spectacularly towards the sea around the attractive village of Ballyvaughan. -
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ConnemaraConnemara, the Land of the Sea, where earth, rock and ocean intermix in one of Ireland's most extraordinary landscapes, and is now as ever a place of angling renown - you're very quickly into the high ground and moorland which sweep up to the Twelve Bens and other splendid peaks, wonderful mountains which enthusiasts would claim as the most beautiful in all Ireland. Beyond, to the south, the Aran Islands are a place apart. -
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Erne WaterwayRivers often divide one county from another, but Fermanagh is divided - or linked if you prefer - throughout its length by the handsome waters of the River Erne, both river and lake. Southeast of the historic county town of Enniskillen, Upper Lough Erne is a maze of small waterways meandering their way into Fermanagh from the Erne'e source in County Cavan. -
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Shannon WaterwayCo Cavan shares the 667 m peak of Cuilcagh with neighbouring Fermanagh. No ordinary mountain, this - it has underground streams which eventually become the headwaters of the lordly River Shannon, Ireland's longest river that passes south through many counties before exiting at the mighty estuary in Limerick. A magnet for tourism now with boating, fishing, cycling and walking-a-plenty. -
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Causeway CoastBetween the sheltered bays at the foot of the Glens of Antrim, the sea cliffs of the headlands soar with remarkable rock formations which, on the North Coast, provide the setting for the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and the Giant's Causeway.
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A Taste of the Waterways Guide
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Georgina Campbell's Ireland for Romantic Weddings & Honeymoons
Ireland Wedding & Honeymoon Guide - This is a highly selective guidebook to the very best of Irish wedding venues and romantic honeymoon locations, north and south. 2 ... -
IRELAND FOR FOOD LOVERS
Everything the food lover in Ireland needs to know... Food tourism in Ireland entered an exciting new phase with this book, the first to offer a complete user guide to f ... -
IRELAND FOR FOOD LOVERS
Everything the food lover in Ireland needs to know... Food tourism in Ireland enters an exciting new phase with this new book, the first to offer a complete user guide t ... -
The Best of Irish Breads & Baking
'The Best of Irish Breads and Baking' Traditional, Contemporary and Festive, seasoned with colour photographs, is a must for anyone who has not forgotten the irresistible ... -
Georgina Campbell's Ireland for Gourmet Golfers
Ireland Golf Guide - Discover Ireland's finest golf courses and the very best places to eat and stay in while playing them. Co-authored by leading Irish golf writer Dermot ... -
From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
NEW paperback edition of From Tide to Table - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying, Preparing & Cooking Fish and Seafood by Georgina Campbell -
Georgina Campbell's Ireland for Garden Lovers
This magical book combines a guide to the top gardens in Ireland with one to the most delightful places for garden lovers to stay and eat while visiting them - also with g ...
