Is there anything more wholesome that a decent Sunday roast? The desire for that weekly, homely meal we all enjoyed growing up hits hard every now and then. Considering the amount of cooking we...
The Legal Eagle has earned a place in the heart of lovers of Irish food. With quality and provenance as north stars, and a no-nonsense, flavour-first approach to dishes, they’ve become one of the...
Circa restaurant – which is situated in the south Dublin suburb of Terenure – opened its doors in March 2019. An instant hit with locals, within months of opening Circa was also on...
I love the sense of occasion at the thought of dining in a Michelin starred restaurant and just before the second lock down was imposed in Northern Ireland, we were lucky enough to get...
I’m delighted that despite all various levels of lockdown, I can still support old favourites and even get around to ticking off restaurants that have long been on my list of must tries. It...
After months of lockdown we were excited to be able to enjoy a Friday night out. Dinner in Vie de Châteaux is always a treat. We have visited several times and the food is...
In the hunt for a silver lining in these strangest of times, I’ve come up with one thing the pandemic has made me feel grateful for: falling in love with my own city again,...
An amalgamation of four individual Georgian Townhouses were seamlessly transformed to bring the very luxurious, Five Star Merrion Hotel to life. Located in the heart of Georgian Dublin, this glamorous icon sits proudly opposite...
When planning a romantic escape, for us, nothing springs to mind quicker than a whimsical Irish Castle. In this instance, Kilkea Castle. In an effort to “shop local” we stayed in our lovely Lily...
In a time of great uncertainty, I know at least two things to be true. Good food can ease many woes, and I don’t want my woes to include the closure of some of...
A leisurely weekend drive through the meandering roads of east Kildare brought us to Burtown House. We had previously visited Burtown House to avail of the fabulous takeaway menu that was on offer from...
The Kelly family who own and operate Suesey Street, close to the banks of the Grand Canal on Dublin’s Fitzwilliam place, have been serving locally sourced contemporary Irish food for 14 years now. With...
I’m really glad Fade Street have added an order online function to their Fade at Home offering, as I feel the staff knew me personally from the sheer volume of phone orders I placed...
“Staycation” has been the buzzword of the last few months with thousands of people heading for the west coast during these strange times. But for those already living in the west – or indeed...
The mention of Dromoland conjures up images of the well-known baronial castle and grand estate, but did you know that on this 450 acre estate, there is another hostelry? The Inn at Dromoland is...
Determined to visit as many of Irelands beauty spots throughout the remainder of this strange year, I rounded up two of my best friends and we excitedly planned a much needed and highly anticipated...
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Castle Hotels hold a very special place in our hearts. There is something deeply relaxing about escaping the fast paced modern world and sinking into a cosy armchair in front of a blazing open...
Kerry is one of those counties that you can visit an endless number of times and still find new, beautiful places to explore. Having not been to Tralee since childhood, which then included long...
Staycations are the only real holiday option for most of us at the moment. However, while we may be disappointed on the weather front, staycations allow us the opportunity to discover many of the...
While I’ve always looked forward to getting out for dinner, having a delicious weekend treat to anticipate has become utterly essential for my wellbeing as a food lover since restaurants began to reopen after...