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3 Leaves Indian Cuisine
From the Marche Saint-Germain in Paris to the Time Out Market in Lisbon to Manchester’s Altr... more
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Alfama
With a wave of new restaurants opening, I was in the mood for a taste of Portugal, so I made my wa... more
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An Sugan
Clonakilty is a fantastic town, full of colour and atmosphere, from its long narrow streets lined ... more
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Ananda Indian Restaurant
Each year there are a few key restaurant openings that are awaited with anticipation, and Ananda a... more
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Aqua Restaurant
Being brought up on the North side of Dublin, I have always had a particular affection for Howth a... more
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Ard na Sidhe Country House
One of the most intriguingly beautiful areas in Ireland is tucked away off the beaten track ... more
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Armelle's Kitchen
I first met Scotsman Kenny Rorie in a Co. Dublin market when, attracted by the fantastic pattiseri... more
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Asian Tea House Restaurant
Galway, the City of the Tribes, is always an exciting place to visit. Its ancient streets are vibr... more
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Bar Italia
When I went to live in London many years ago, I couldn’t get over how many great little genu... more
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Basilico Italian Restaurant
What you get at Paolo Sabatini and Fabiano Mulas’ Basilico Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria... more
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Benny & Co.
We were ‘on the road again’, as Willie Nelson would say, eagerly ticking off names on ... more
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Bia Beo @ Menlo Park Hotel
Whether adventuring along the Wild Atlantic Way, on a romantic getaway, or bringing the family Wes... more
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Black Cat
Awaking to a forecast of sunny skies, early one friday morning, we hopped in the car to grab a wee... more
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Blackrock Cottage
Needless to say, as I was nearly blown away while taking pictures of the iconic Blackrock Diving T... more
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Blue Haven Hotel
I was at the very first Kinsale Gourmet Festival in the mid 70’s when it was a fledgling eve... more
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Brabazon Restaurant at Tankardstown
Tankardstown House is a most exquisite Georgian House set on a private estate just two miles from ... more
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Butcher
Butcher in Kilkenny have been making a big name for themselves in foodie circles, not only for the... more
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Butler & Barry
The Victorian Promenade in Bray, Co. Wicklow, is one of the finest in Europe. It attracts people f... more
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Cahernane House Hotel
Set on the doorstep of the Lakes of Killarney, with breath taking views of the mountains beyond, i... more
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Casey's Bistro at Brook Lane Hotel
The Brook Lane Hotel, which is the only 4 Star boutique hotel in Kenmare, adds an urban chic dimen... more
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Castle Leslie Estate
Tracing your ancestors and Who Do You Think You are is huge business these days but most people pr... more
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Cavistons Seafood Restaurant
Cavistons Food Emporium in the seaside village of Sandycove is a legend in SoCoDu, having been fou... more
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Chakra by Jaipur
I don’t very often get time to luxuriate in Spas however, the last time I did, a beautiful s... more
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Chandpur Indian Restaurant
Some of my very favourite places to go are Indian restaurants. I’ve always loved good Indian... more
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Chapter 16
On a recent excursion to the south, Brendan and I were in Kildare town looking for an early evenin... more
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Chapter One
Ross Lewis had been delighting diners with superb food at his iconic Michelin starred Chapter One ... more
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Charleville Park Hotel
When wandering out west, or indeed planning a special occasion, then be sure to check out the fab ... more
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China Sichuan
They may be serving lobster now virtually as a fast food, in rolls or with chips, but it really is... more
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Cirillo's
In 1977, Emilio Cirillo took over Nico’s, one of Dublin's oldest Italian restauran... more
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Cluck Chicken
Cluck Chicken is the brilliant brainwave of Chef Ian Ussher who has worked at the highest level in... more
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Connemara Greenway Cafe & Restaurant
On a late summer afternoon, whilst adventuring along the Wild Atlantic Way, we came across the won... more
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Conyngham Arms
Right in the heart of the historic village of Slane, Co. Meath you will find the Conyngham Arms Ho... more
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Cox's Steakhouse
Off the beaten track, in the picturesque village of Dromod in Co.Leitrim, is Cox’s Steakhous... more
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Crave
At the tail end of a day trip with pal Bayveen, we decided that, having shopped so hard, we deserv... more
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Crudo Restaurant
Crudo is a fresh concept in contemporary dining from Sean Crescenzi and James McCarthy who have ex... more
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Daata Tandoori - Bray
As most of my readers know, I absolutely love good Indian, Pakastani or other Asian food, and, whe... more
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Daata Tandoori - Greystones
With a certain sameness to brunches all over the country – the old Eggs Benny and Prosecco c... more
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Davy Byrne's
In every city in the world there are iconic bars and restaurants to be visited and, when it comes ... more
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Dax Restaurant
One of the best restaurants in Dublin is tucked away discreetly in the heart of Dublin’s Geo... more
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Dining Room
On a recent excursion west, we found ourselves overnighting in Castlebar and in search of an eveni... more
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Diwali Camden Street
A sister restaurant to the ever popular Diwali Indian & Nepalese restaurant on Dublin's So... more
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Diwali South Great George's Street
I remember years ago finding great authentic Asian and South East Asian restaurants in Amsterdam a... more
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Dooley's Seafood & Steakhouse Restaurant
Sitting on the terrace of Dooley’s Seafood & Steakhouse in Waterville, looking out over ... more
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Dunne & Crescenzi - City Centre
Eileen Dunne & Stefano Crescenzi are the couple who raised the level of casual Italian dining ... more
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Eala Bhan
Some people just have the knack of getting things right and that can certainly be said of the team... more
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Eastern Tandoori Galway
On a recent cross-country sojourn, we stopped for dinner at the Eastern Tandoori Restaurant in Gal... more
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Eastern Tandoori Loughrea
As many of you may know, I’m partial to Indian food, and when I find somewhere good, which s... more
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Eathos
Providing thoughtful food and great coffee using high quality wholesome ingredients is the ethos a... more
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Eatokyo - Talbot Street
Just off O’Connell Street, in the heart of Dublin city centre, is the fab Eatokyo restaurant... more
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Eatokyo - Temple Bar
I’ve had a lot of bad food dished up in the name of Japan in recent years, from soggy tempur... more
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Eaton 6W
Brambles is a well know family owned group of some 20 excellent daytime cafes in high profile Shop... more
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Everett's
When it’s a choice between flavour or presentation, flavour wins every time. Too often, I... more
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Fallon & Byrne
It takes real guts and endeavour to set up a business the size and proportion of Fallon & Byrn... more
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Fellini's Pizza Pasta
Twirling my fork languorously through long strings of fettuccine on my first visit, and popping th... more
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Fia Rua @ Tulfarris Hotel
Set in one of the most beautiful and stunning locations in the country, the Tulfarris Hotel & ... more
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Fire Steakhouse & Bar
Competition in Dublin’s dining scene has never been hotter and, amongst the dining destinati... more
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Fish & Bean
When it comes to seafood you won’t find any better man behind the stove than Dave Mullan. To... more
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Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins
Overlooking the water at Grand Canal Quay, the superb 5 Star Anantara The Marker boasts perhaps th... more
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Fota Restaurant at Fota Island Hotel & Spa
Fota Island just east of Cork City is one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. It is best know... more
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FXB Pembroke Street
FXB Steak & Seafood Restaurant FXB Pembroke Street was the first FXB restaurant and is the fla... more
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FXB Victualler & Grocer
Part of the stellar F.X. Buckley Collection, this fantastic victualler and grocer in the heart of ... more
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Garinish Restaurant at Eccles Hotel
If you’re after some really great food, whilst touring the Wild Atlantic Way, then don&rsquo... more
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Gaslight Brasserie @ The Hardiman
The city of Galway is famous as a hub for visitors of all kinds, with thousands flocking to the ci... more
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Gigi
Down the ages, from Casanova to Rudolph Valentino to Sophia Loren, no other nationality has laid o... more
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Girl and the Goose
Tucked away, up a steep staircase, in the very heart of D4, is a hidden gem. “Who is Michael... more
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Gourmet Food Parlour Dun Laoghaire
The first Gourmet Food Parlour, on Cumberland Street in Dun Laoghaire, opened in 2006, and the loc... more
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Gourmet Food Parlour Malahide
Lorraine Heskin and Lorraine Byrne are two young ladies with a passion for delicious food of which... more
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Gourmet Food Parlour Swords
The first Gourmet Food Parlour on Cumberland Street in Dun Laoghaire, opened in 2006, and the loca... more
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Gourmet Food Parlour The Grange
They first Gourmet Food Parlour, on Cumberland Street in Dun Laoghaire, opened in 2006, and the lo... more
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Greene's Restaurant at Hotel Isaacs Cork
Greene’s is a terrific brasserie style restaurant with a great buzz and atmosphere and with ... more
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Guinea Pig
The Guinea Pig has actually been in business for over 60 years and has become renowned for its fab... more
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Hakkahan
Hakkahan is an absolute delight serving tremendous Chinese food in an informal diner setting but a... more
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Haldi By Manish
Located in the charming seaside commuter town of Rush in North County Dublin, the fab Indian Resta... more
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Hannigans at the International Hotel
If you’re down Kerry way, perhaps touring the Ring or enjoying the splendour of Killarney Na... more
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Harbor House
I was passing through Dun Laoghaire with ‘the fashionista’ on a particularly fine Sund... more
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Harrow
Opening in 2022 in what was formerly the long standing Gaby’s restaurant on Killarney’... more
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Harry's on the River
Limerick is a great City which has come on in leaps and bounds in the area of food and sleek accom... more
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Hen's Teeth
If you’re looking for a breath of fresh air, in the culinary realm, I recommend checking out... more
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Hilliard's Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
On a recent ‘safari’ of Killarney restaurants and hotels, I went to visit Hilliard&rsq... more
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Hooked
Walking into Hooked I was dazzled by all the funky decorative features of this new Sligo establish... more
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Horse and Jockey Hotel
Horse and Jockey is the rather unusual name of a village and prominent crossroads, close to Thurle... more
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Hungry Bear
Having spent the morning exploring the shops of Gorey, a town which is known as a shopping destina... more
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Ian's Kitchen
Having people queue up outside your door while waiting for a table is but the stuff of dreams for ... more
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Inch Country House & Restaurant
Eamonn de Valera was President when I was a child. A very old man at that stage, he was almost bli... more
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Interlude
Dungarvan, in Co.Waterford has always been one of my favorite places to visit. It’s a beauti... more
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Jaipur Restaurant (Dalkey)
Restaurant Critics believe it or not are human and have to have a few places where they can go for... more
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Jaipur Restaurant (Malahide)
Malahide is a North County Dublin Town which up to a few years ago was very much an exclusive quie... more
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Jim Edwards Restaurant
Kinsale is the wonderful world famous town renowned for its food, beautiful little streets, and wo... more
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Jules Restaurant
Co. Meath has so much to offer for the visitor, be it for the weekend, a day trip, or as a great c... more
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Kathmandu Kitchen
Joanna Lumley attracted a lot of publicity for the State of Nepal in recent times when she took up... more
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Kelly's Cafe
Kelly’s Hotel & Resort has made their name, over the years, with food, hospitality and t... more
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KIS Pizza & Coffee Bar
Offering the perfect balance of caffeine and calzone, this superb pizza & coffee bar in Crossm... more
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Kitchen 28
A fab gourmet deli and café, which also offers takeaway and delivery, at the Bulford Busine... more
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Kites Restaurant
Kites Restaurant caused a real flutter amongst the social and foodie set when it first opened its ... more
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Kyoto Asian Street Food Clonmel
When husband and wife team Maorong Zhuang and LingLing Shi opened Kyoto, a couple of years back, t... more
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Kyoto Asian Street Food Kilkenny
Kilkenny is a fantastic city, in which I’ve spent quite a bit of time tracing my own family ... more
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Kyoto Asian Street Food Waterford
Lunch is a serious matter for the French, who start thinking about it from 11.30am. So, if you are... more
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L'Officina Dundrum
Eileen Dunne & Stefano Crescenzi are the couple who raised the level of casual Italian dining ... more
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L'Officina Kildare
I for one was more than glad to find that Eileen Dunne & Stefano Crescenzi had a branch of the... more
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La Bella Donna
On a recent visit to Donegal, I discovered La Bella Donna, an Italian restaurant on Bridge Street ... more
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La Cote Seafood Restaurant
La Cote Seafood Restaurant in Wexford has been delighting patrons with a fine dining experience th... more
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Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet
Mount Juliet, to my mind, is the quintessential country house and I never fail to be impressed by ... more
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Lemon Leaf Cafe
As a part time resident of Kinsale for many many years I guess I can claim to know the restaurant ... more
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Lignum
We had set the sat nav for Bullaun, a small village near Loughrea, Co. Galway, in search of Lignum... more
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Lil's at Avalon House Hotel
A meal at Lil’s restaurant, at the four-star Avalon House Hotel, is not to be missed. As wit... more
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Limerick Strand - River Restaurant & Terrace Cafe
The Limerick Strand Hotel is a spanking new sleek hotel which was developed in 2007 on the site of... more
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Lock 13 Gastropub
Making my way back from an afternoon of retail therapy in the Kildare outlet, myself and a pal hea... more
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MacNean House & Restaurant
Neven Maguire is far more than one of Ireland’s best-known chefs, more importantly, he is on... more
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Maddens Bridge Bar & Restaurant
Maddens Bridge Bar & Restaurant in Bundoran, Co. Donegal, has one of the most beautiful settin... more
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Man Friday
Man Friday Restaurant is undoubtedly one of Kinsale’s most famous and popular restaurants, a... more
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Mannion's
On the hunt for great food and drink, I’m up and down the country week in week out, and the ... more
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Mapas at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel
Fitzpatrick Killiney Castle perched high on a hill with views down over Dun Laoghaire and Dublin B... more
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Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill
The sometime enfant terrible of the kitchen, Marco Pierre White, has expanded his empire by openin... more
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Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill
The original enfant terrible celebrity Superchef, MarCo.Pierre White, collaborated with the Fitzer... more
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Marinas Grill at The Galmont Hotel & Spa
The Galmont Hotel, a short distance from Eyre Square and with wonderful romantic views out over Ga... more
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Mary Barry's Seafood Bar & Restaurant
As you enter the pretty village of Kilmore in Co. Wexford, you can't miss the suberb Mary Barr... more
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Masala - Indian Food To Go - Killiney
Our passion for spicy food is ever-growing and the notion of the old bog standard Indian Takeaway ... more
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McLaughlin's Restaurant @ The Castletroy Park Hotel
The four star Castletroy Park Hotel in Limerick is home to a most attractive restaurant, McLa... more
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Mikey Ryan's Bar & Kitchen
Cashel has always been a magnet for visitors to our shores, including HM Queen Elizabeth II, and n... more
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Mimosa Bar De Tapas
Tucked away in a side street of Carlow Town is the popular Mimosa Bar De Tapas, a bastion of tasty... more
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MIZU Modern Japanese Cuisine
I’d been fortunate enough, on a recent visit south, to be in Killarney just in time to try t... more
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Murph's Gastro Pub
The family run Murph’s Gastro Pub at the Derragarra Inn in the pretty country locale of Butl... more
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Nan Chinese
Celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit, I decided to check out NAN Chinese fine dining Res... more
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Newpark Hotel
For great food and drink in a stunning setting, look no further than the Newpark Hotel on the Cast... more
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Nightmarket
Conor Sexton has long been involved in the Thai food game, having previously been partner in some ... more
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No 35
Kenmare has a really special place in tourism in Ireland, it is pretty, friendly, offers a myriad ... more
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O'Neills Pub Suffolk Street
O’Neill’s Pub has been a licensed premises for over 300 years so I guess you can say t... more
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Oak Fire Pizza Clonakilty
Way back in 2009, the guys from Oak Fire Pizza started out their biz in their converted cow box pi... more
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Oak Room Restaurant
The Oak Room Restaurant in Cavan is a great spot to dine. The Chef Proprietor here is Norbert Neyl... more
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Old Lodge Gastro Pub
Part of the superb Shannon Springs Hotel in Co. Clare the award-winning Old Lodge Gastro pub is a ... more
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Olive Tree Kitchen
Nestled at the gateway to Connemara, 10 minutes from Galway City on the main Galway Clifden Road, ... more
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Osaka Japanese & Korean BBQ
A sister property to the fab Osaka Ramen & Bento restaurant in Ennis, Co. Clare, and with the ... more
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Osaka Ramen & Bento
In recent years, Ireland has been swept by the ramen wave, with Asian street food becoming an inst... more
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Osaka Tuam
Osaka in Tuam Co. Galway is the third link in this highly successful Japanese restaurant chain, wh... more
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Osteria Lucio
Located on Clanwilliam Terrace, is the fab Osteria Lucio, the latest venture of the popular restau... more
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Oxhorn
Located close to Baggot Street Bridge in what was formerly the Keshk Cafe at a strip of shops... more
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Pearl Brasserie
When I first visited Sebastien Masi and Kirsten Batt’s Pearl Brasserie in 2000 it was a star... more
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Peploe's
Very few restaurants have the honour of ever being recognized as an institution in Dublin society,... more
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Pickle Restaurant
There isn’t a culinary accolade in this country that Sunil Ghai hasn’t achieved. Over ... more
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Pink Salt
The Victorian seaside town of Bray, Co. Wicklow, is a tad shy on good eateries, so when I heard th... more
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Plum Tree Bistro
On a recent visit to Co. Carlow, friend Rena and I stopped for a meal at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel... more
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POTA Café
Diarmuid Ó Mathúna opened his terrific bi-lingual POTA café in summer 2020 in... more
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Pullman Restaurant @ The Glenlo Abbey Hotel
If you’re in search of a fun and unusual atmosphere in which to dine, then look no further t... more
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Quay West
Perfectly situated just opposite Donegal Pier in the county town of the O’Donnell county, is... more
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Raha Indian Cuisine
Located at Townparks, in the heart of Dundalk, Raha Indian Cuisine is well worth a visit. The d&ea... more
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Rasam Indian Restaurant
WHERE I'D EAT MY LAST MEAL - The menu at Rasam gives an introduction to the food and way of li... more
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Renvyle House Hotel
Renvyle House Hotel is one of the most successful hotels in Ireland. Read more about it and its hi... more
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Riba
On a cold winters evening, with the wind blowing hard and the rain falling even harder, we were on... more
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Ristorante Rinuccini
Rinccini Giovanni Battista Rinuccini, Archbisop and Prince of Fermo, was not only a Nobleman but s... more
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Roly's Bistro
Roly’s Bistro hit the ground running in 1992 and it hasn’t stopped since. It was what ... more
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Rongcheng
When Rongcheng in Blackrock first opened its doors, I went along to see what was happening and unf... more
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Rozzers Restaurant @ Killeen House Hotel
Part of the picturesque Killeen House Hotel at Aghadoe in Killarney, Co. Kerry, Rozzers Restaurant... more
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Ryan's Restaurant by FX Buckley
Ryan's of Parkgate Street is one of Dublin's legendary Victorian pubs with its wonderful c... more
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Saba Baggot Street
Some people don’t like Indian food, some people don’t like Chinese food but pretty wel... more
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Saba South William Street
Paul Cadden opened his first Saba Thai & Vietnamese restaurant on Clarendon Street in 2006, a ... more
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Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Set on the well-known McCurtain Street in Cork City, Sakura Japanese Restaurant has earned rave re... more
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Sanjay's Kitchen
Set on Market Square in the beautiful historic town of Birr, Co Offaly, a superb array of varied I... more
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Seasons Restaurant @ InterContinental Dublin
Set in the stunning 5-Star InterContinental Dublin, and serving up 5-Star fine dining in a stylish... more
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Shanahan's On The Green
Perhaps Dublin’s poshest steakhouse, the superb Shanahan’s on the Green, caused quite ... more
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Solas Tapas Bar
Made in 1969, the movie Ryan's Daughter made Dingle famous. Fifty years later, Dingle is a pla... more
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SOLE Seafood & Grill
There’s something of the old days about SOLE Seafood & Grill, on Dublin’s South Wi... more
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Southern Spices
Southern Spices is a fab South Indian restaurant in a large clean cut casual kitchen style space. ... more
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Suesey Street
Having loved everything about it when I had first visited, I was finally back on what is one of th... more
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Tābú Tapas
Easily accessible from the M9, the fabulous Tābú Tapas on Marsh’s Street, Thomas... more
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Tamra Thai
Whizzing along the busy N11, it’s easy to forget that just a stone’s throw to your lef... more
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Tango Street Food
Located on the Muckross Road in Dromhale, Killarney, Tango Street Food is Ireland’s first an... more
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Tapau House
Serving delicious authentic Bangkok-style Thai food in the heart of Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Tapau Hou... more
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The Barn
I was on my way into Cork, for a bit of a southern safari of Irish food and drink, when I decided ... more
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The Boathouse Bistro
Set in an original 19thC boathouse overlooking the rippling waters of Kenmare Bay, when it comes t... more
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The Brasserie Bar & Restaurant at The Europe Hotel & Resort
The Brasserie Restaurant is the more casual dining option at the fab Europe Hotel & Resort. Op... more
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The Brewery Tap
A superb and buzzing traditional pub on O’Connor Square in Tullamore, The Brewery Tap is als... more
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The Club Bar & Brasserie
The Commodore Hotel in Cobh, Co. Cork is the perfect base for visiting this popular historical sea... more
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The Coach House
The Coach House at Roundwood, Co. Wicklow, is a picture perfect classic Irish Inn, offering restau... more
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The Curry House
I love good Indian food, but unfortunately good Indian food can be hard to find, with lots of oper... more
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The Dough Bros
Nowadays, the Dough Bros pizzas are legendary amongst the hip crowd in Galway, but it all began wi... more
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The Eddison at the Dylan
When the 5-Star Dylan Boutique Hotel opened in D4’s Eastmoreland Place, in the former Nurses... more
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The Enclosure at Arkle
Set in the fabulous 4 Star Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Club in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, The Enclos... more
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The Enniskerry Inn
Coming back from a day out in Wexford, myself and one of the gals were more than a tad peckish and... more
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The Fish Box
Dramatically beautiful, Dingle has long since been a hotspot for holidaymakers and foodies alike, ... more
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The Grapevine Wine & Tapas Bar
On a girly day out to Kilkenny recently, friend Bayveen and I found ourselves famished and feveris... more
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The Grill & Bar @ The Lyrath Estate Hotel
Kilkenny is a hot destination when it comes to restaurants and foods and The Grill & Bar at th... more
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The Grill Restaurant at The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens
Included in the €18m revamp of The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens is their fabulous, spanking bra... more
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The Kitchen Restaurant @ The Glasshouse
Since first opening, The Glasshouse Hotel has settled in to being the most popular venue in Sligo ... more
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The Lobster
There are so many beautiful towns and villages to explore along the Wild Atlantic Way, and Watervi... more
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The Locke Gastro Pub
Between culture and cuisine, visitors to Limerick are spoiled for choice these days, with a fantas... more
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The Long Room
Take one great Georgian Quarter, a great Georgian House, a lady with a great eye for style, detail... more
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The Old Quarter Pub, Cafe & Townhouse
Perfectly situated, right at the heart of Limerick City Centre, the supurb Old Quarter Café... more
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The Old Stand
In Ireland directions are always given by way of a pub of a church – and more frequently a p... more
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The Olde Post Inn
There is a sweet little Auberge de Terroir in Normandy with a half dozen bedrooms, which we discov... more
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The Panorama Restaurant at The Europe Hotel & Resort
The Panorama Restaurant, at The Europe Hotel & Resort is aptly named because you have amazing ... more
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The Park Room Restaurant
Park Restaurant The Park House Hotel has a fantastic location just where you want to be for all th... more
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The Pavilion at University of Limerick
The Pavilion, at the University of Limerick is one of the best multi purpose venues in Ireland. Wo... more
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The Pier Cafe
Tramore has long been one of Ireland’s favourite holiday destinations. Known for its wonderf... more
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The Rafter Dempsey's
Following a day spent indulging in some girlish retail therapy in the city of my ancestors, Kilken... more
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The Red Bank Restaurant
You can expect modern Irish cuisine, with eclectic twists, and a warm welcome at the superb family... more
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The Restaurant at Harvey's Point
Its hard not to be gobsmacked at the sight of the snowcapped Blue Stack Mountains as seen from Har... more
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The Rockpool Restaurant @ Kinsale Hotel & Spa
Beautifully situated, just outside of the town, in Ireland’s beloved gourmet capital of Kins... more
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The Saddle Room @ The Shelbourne
The 5-star Shelbourne Hotel on St. Stephen’s Green is at the heart of Dublin city, known far... more
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The Savoy Hotel
If you’re soon to be en route to the Buttermilk County, and you’re looking for great f... more
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The Selkie
A delightful amalgam of modern and classic styles both in terms of the fare and indeed the decor, ... more
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The Signal Restaurant
As the name suggests, this charming hotel was converted from a former railway station in the 1980&... more
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The Stables Brasserie at Sheen Falls Lodge
Sheen Falls Lodge has been the darling of the millennials for a number of years now, and the recen... more
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The Strand Cahore
Just an hour from Dublin, in a picturesque coastal setting close to Gorey, The Strand Cahore offer... more
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The Strand Inn
I don’t know anybody who doesn’t love Dunmore East, that sweet little fishing village ... more
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The Supper Club
Kinsale has always been a beacon of great food and hospitality, drawing patrons countrywide and be... more
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The Tan Yard Restaurant
Part of the fabulous four star Killarney Plaza Hotel located right on the doorstep of Killarney Na... more
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The Terrace @ Summerhill House Hotel
A beacon of classic grandeur set amidst the beauty of one of Ireland’s most scenic locales, ... more
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The Towers Bar & Restaurant
The Towers Bar & Restaurant in Westport, Co. Mayo is a fantastic spot at any time of day with ... more
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The Weir Bistro
I remember many years ago, when my better half was in the Theatrical business, having to get up at... more
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The White Horse
Set in the busy buzzy town of Ballincollig in Co. Cork, The White Horse Gastropub is a longstandin... more
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Toddies Restaurant & Bulman Bar
Toddie’s is named after one of Ireland’s legendary urbane Hoteliers, the late Toddie O... more
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Trieste Cafe & Wine Bar
Tucked away on Buttermilk Walk, just off the main drag in Galway, Kate and Barry Donovan’s T... more
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Truffles Restaurant & Wine Bar
Having a 'black and amber' heritage, I am always delighted to see the culinary scene in Ki... more
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Trump International Hotel
As a Canadian friend said to me, the remote rugged beauty of Co. Clare is the real Ireland; it&rsq... more
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Vermilion
It’s hard to beat good Indian food. The fantastic palate of spices employed by Indian cuisin... more
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Walker 1781
Having previously operated Luna Italian restaurant in Dromahair, Co. Leitrim, and other award-winn... more
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White Horses
The legendary French gastronome, Brillat-Savarin, described a top gastronomic experience as being ... more
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Wild and Native Seafood Restaurant
Set on the Strand Road in Rosslare, Wild & Native Restaurant & Wine Bar, which has proved ... more
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Wilde @ The Westbury
The plush five-star Westbury Hotel, located just off Grafton Street, is one of the great meeting p... more
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Wilde's at The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Set on ten acres overlooking the stunning Lough Corrib in the heart of Quiet Man country, a ... more
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Yang's Chinese Restaurant
Boasting beautiful views of the water from the comfort of an attractive traditional Chinese style ... more
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Yew Tree Restaurant @ Muckross Park
We were en route to the Dingle Food & Wine Festival and jogging along on the “toytown&rd... more
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Zita's @ Caisleáin Óir
With gorgeous views over Annagry bay on the Wild Atlantic Way, and a relaxed contemporary atmosphe... more