Just a few minutes walk across the Peace Bridge from the city centre on the other side of the River Foyle, Derry's landmark Ebrington Square has waited a long time for its potential to be fulfilled - but that came a step closer in July 2023 with the op ... more...
This fine pub (and 'emporium') has been run by the McCormack family since 1960. It's one of the neatest pubs around, with trees and shrubbery between the car park and an imaginative conservatory extension at the back of the pub, effectively screening ... more...
No ordinary supermarket - central to the community and supportive of local suppliers, Fields is a must-visit shop when in West Cork.
It's an amazing shop, unlike most supermarkets it's right in the centre of the town and with its comfortably tradition ... more...
Rosemary Fahy and Marie Keenan opened their super little bakery in the centre of Dunleer in 2014 - and the sheer quality of their excellent breads, gorgeous patisserie and the speciality products they sell soon earned them a following in the locality a ... more...
The Hickey family has been running this bakery in Waterford city centre for over half a century, and it was one of four bakeries honoured by Euro-Toques for maintaining the tradition of making the 'Waterford blaa' the floury yeast roll that is peculiar ... more...
Between Mulranny and Newport, beside Newfield Church, you'll find this very pleasant pub, run by local couple John and Anne Nevin. Dating from the mid-1800's, it has been in the Nevin family since 1970.
There is outside seating for fine weather dining ... more...
Dromineer is one of the Shannon's most-visited places, popular with cruisers, anglers, sailing folk and walkers, as well as tourists and local folk just enjoying a day out.
Joe and Rita Ryan's characterful old place just up from the harbour has a big ... more...
Nestled at the base of the majestic Conor Pass in the old creamery building, this small craft brewery is located just on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Dingle, Co. Kerry. Now sensitively converted to its new use, the old creamery building ... more...
Continental and Irish traditions meet at this popular bakery. It’s easy to spot thanks to the mural of Ennistymon town by artist Kevin Mulligan that adorns the gable wall and here, behind an otherwise traditional shopfront, lies the genial Stepha ... more...
Approached from the harbour side through a lovely front garden, this delightful stone restaurant dates back to 1790, when it was built as a residence for 'coast security officers'. Nearly two centuries later it was bought in a derelict condition by the ... more...
A selective companion guide to our famous broad-based online collection, the ‘glovebox bible’ includes a uniquely diverse range of Ireland's greatest places to ...