The late Kay and Dermot McEvilly were among the pioneers of the Irish country house movement when they opened Cashel House as an hotel in 1968. The following year General and Madame de Gaulle chose to stay for two weeks, an historic visit of which th ... more...
Just across the Sarsfield Bridge from the main commercial heart of Limerick, the Limerick Strand Hotel is a relatively new seven-storey hotel. Accessed from the rear, it has a pleasant, unexpectedly quiet ambience in the spacious ground floor areas and ... more...
A lovely old creeper-clad building on Castlecomer's handsome main street, the Avalon House Hotel lay empty for some years until the Comerford family brought it back to life and re-opened as a four-star hotel in spring 2019.
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This attractive riverside hotel is well-located close to Belfast International Airport and only about 15 minutes from the city centre. It was formerly a mill and succeeds well in combining the character of the old buildings with the comfort and efficie ... more...
When the tide is in and the sun is out there can be few prettier locations than Sue Hill’s restaurant with rooms overlooking Goleen harbour, which has been a destination fish restaurant since 1985.
The Heron’s Cove philosophy is to use onl ... more...
Beautifully situated overlooking Lough Corrib and set in 180 acres of woodlands and gardens, the Hodgson family’s gracious early Victorian manor house was built in 1846 as a wedding present for the present owner, Henry Hodgson’s, great, gre ... more...
The pillared entrance and ivy-clad facade of this classic Victorian railway hotel still convey a sense of occasion and its convenience to Killarney town - and, of course, the station - is unrivalled. This protected building has gone through sever ... more...
Ray Byrne and Jane English’s lovely lakeside lodge styles itself ‘Ireland’s first wine hotel’ and, although it is not an hotel but a four star guesthouse, the accommodation - which now offers thirty beautiful rooms, a hot tub an ... more...
Heading west into Rosscarbery, you’ll see a cluster of signs to the right off the N71 just before the bridge – turn right here even if you haven’t time to read them, as one of them is for Sinead and Dan Barry’s purpose built B&a ... more...
Yet another reason to explore the beautiful, unspoilt and relatively undiscovered North-West of Ireland, the W8 Centre is an imaginative modern tourist and cultural hub in the friendly town of Manorhamilton.
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We may not know what restrictions we’ll have to work around this Christmas, but there’s plenty we can do when choosing gifts that will make a real difference. We all need something to look forward to and psychologists say that one path to mental wellbeing is to switch off from reality sometimes and imagine ourselves enjoying some future activity. And this year we need to make the season of giving work for everyone, including our hotels, restaurants, pubs and food producers. So wh ...
After 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
There’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.
As 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 ...
The Guide has always sought out pet-friendly places to stay. Our dog, Pippa, comes everywhere with us and she is probably the only dog to travel to every county in Ireland at least once every year. We can recommend many wonderful pet friendly destinations all over Ireland and it’s good to see that a growing number of establishments are seeing the light and welcoming their guests’ four-legged friends. There is great demand, especially for travellers from the UK and within Ireland ...
Twixmas, that quiet gap between Christmas and New Year, can be just the ticket for a refreshing post-Christmas recovery break and often offers great value too. This month’s choices focus mainly on that in between time, but most of the hotels selected are also open for Christmas and New Year, and some have interesting pre-Christmas packages on offer too.
You can’t beat an island for that away-from-it-all feeling - so why not take a late season break and head off to a special island destination for a few days? Or, thinking of next year’s holidays, some of these unique places are booked up many months ahead, so it’s time to get your name down now…
Many of Ireland’s most interesting gardens are open throughout the summer and, as there is no greater treat than waking up to a beautiful garden, those offering accommodation are particularly special – these lovely places may inspire you to take a few days away to see them for yourself
What better way to spend a few days away in some of Irelands most stunning landscapes than a short break at one of our famous fishing hotels? And, by a happy chance, they are all lovely places for non-fishing partners to visit too….
Staycations are the name of the game this year and the safest (and most enjoyable) place to be is out in the fresh air - so why not take a walking break and get up close and personal with our wonderful landscape? Serious walkers will find out everything that’s needed from Irish Trails but, even if you just enjoy a gentle stroll, these places are beautiful destinations for that relaxing break we’ve all been promising ourselves
Enjoy that magical moment when your spring break starts at GN Mulranny Park Hotel. Whether you are looking for a getaway with a loved one, family or friends our attentive staff at Mulranny Park Hotel are here to cater for your every need
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With its name emblazoned in blue and white stained glass above the entrance and flags hanging from poles, giving it a cosmopolitan look. Since 2004 this landmark hotel has been in the caring ownership of the proprietor, Ciaran Fitzgerald, who continues to do everything possible to build on and develop its reputation as a premier destination in this historic town.
Renowned for seafood and hands-on hospitality, the FitzGibbon family of Aherne’s Townhouse & Seafood Bar in East Cork are offering a great value 3-night getaway by the sea...
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With 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.
In 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.
The 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.
That 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.
Connemara, 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.
Rivers 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.
Co 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.
Between 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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