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Derry
Bishop’s Gate Hotel
Bishop’s Gate Hotel is ideally located within the historic city walls in the heart of Derry/Londonderry city’s Cathedral Quarter providing the perfect base to explore iconic tourist landmarks including the historic Walls, St. Columb’s Cathedral, The Guildhall, The Tower Museum and the Peace Bridge. A shopper’s paradise, Bishop’s Gate Hotel is a stone’s throw from the city’s main shopping district, Foyleside Shopping Centre & Richmond Shopping Centre.
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Derry
Browns Bonds Hill
Browns Bonds Hill is hailed as putting the North West on the foodie map with its fine dining menus and numerous award wins.
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Kilkenny
Butler House
Situated right in the heart of the Medieval city of Kilkenny is Butler House, the Dower House of Kilkenny Castle. One of the best and unique features of Kilkenny is its compactness, allowing you to explore everything it has to offer on foot. The Medieval Mile starts at Kilkenny Castle, taking you through its narrow streetscapes, stopping off at key historical buildings and landmarks on your way. You will first come to the Medieval Mile Museum, followed by a walk down the high street towards Rothe House and the Smithwicks Experience, followed by a visit to St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower.
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Kilkenny
Campagne Restaurant
No city break to Kilkenny would be complete without a visit to the Michelin-starred Campagne – located under the old railway arches close to John’s St.
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Dublin
Chapter One Restaurant
Chapter One Restaurant is located in the heart of Dublin on the northside of Parnell Square. As a Georgian basement and former home of John Jameson, it retains authentic granite walls and sash windows but has been carefully and stylishly renovated to introduce a wonderfully sumptuous and comfortable restaurant.
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Dublin
Dax Restaurant
Open since 2004, Dax Restaurant offers unrivalled levels of elegant dining and fine French cuisine in Dublin’s historic Georgian quarter. The impressive mix of professional service and delicious food makes it a premier destination for corporate entertainment, special occasion, or casual dining.
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Galway
Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Nestled peacefully on a stunning 138-acre estate on the edge of Ireland’s largest lake, Lough Corrib, the 5 Star newly-refurbished Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate offers the discerning traveller a warm, personable and luxurious base during their travels to Galway.
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Dublin
Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden
Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden, a contemporary, refined dining room overlooking the iconic St Stephen’s Green in Dublin was awarded it’s first Michelin star in the 2022 Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland. This was retained for 2023 as the restaurant continues to delight and excite diners with its wonderful fusion of great local Irish produce coupled with a little French inspiration. The restaurant is located in a 1930s-inspired first floor dining space at the five star Fitzwilliam Hotel. This 70-seater restaurant is best known for Andy McFadden’s creative menus, unique setting and ambience, excellent service and unique wine list. Vegetarian and vegan menus are also outstanding.
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Cork
Hayfield Manor Hotel
Hayfield Manor Hotel is tucked away in a leafy corner of mature private gardens only a 15-minute walk from Cork city centre. Family owned and managed, Hayfield Manor is the ideal retreat to experience Cork’s great art galleries, opera and historic university.
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Dublin
King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation
The MacManus family have been welcoming guests to their waterside restaurant with rooms since 1971. With 8 guest bedrooms, all called after Irish Lighthouses, each one enjoys sea views and subtle nautical touches.
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Limerick
No 1 Pery Square Townhouse & Spa
No. 1 Pery Square faces the city’s favourite park, a 10-acre Victorian park laid out in classical style, complete with fountains, bandstands and playgrounds, which has scores of mature trees inside its old-world park railings. Those trees and the bells from surrounding churches are the soundtracks to any stay in No. 1 Pery Square as, despite being just two blocks from O’Connell Street, the city’s main thoroughfare, this section of the Georgian Quarter is quiet and peaceful in the mornings and evenings. The setting feels more like that of a country house – in fact, it feels almost pastoral.
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Dublin
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is Ireland’s top restaurant, holder of two Michelin stars as well as virtually all the top national and international awards. It is situated in an 18th-century Georgian Townhouse adjoining the Merrion Hotel.
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Dublin
The Merrion Hotel
The Merrion, Dublin’s most stylish 5-star hotel is situated opposite Government Buildings in the city centre. Created from four Georgian Townhouses and a contemporary Garden Wing, the 143 bedrooms and suites are arranged around two 18th century style gardens.
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Dublin
The Wilder Townhouse
visit to the capital. Whether for Shopping, Restaurants and Nightlife, Culture, Heritage and the Arts, The Wilder offers the perfect central haven for visitors to relax and soak up the very best of Dublin’s fair city.
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Derry
Bishop’s Gate Hotel
Bishop’s Gate Hotel is ideally located within the historic city walls in the heart of Derry/Londonderry city’s Cathedral Quarter providing the perfect base to explore iconic tourist landmarks including the historic Walls, St. Columb’s Cathedral, The Guildhall, The Tower Museum and the Peace Bridge. A shopper’s paradise, Bishop’s Gate Hotel is a stone’s throw from the city’s main shopping district, Foyleside Shopping Centre & Richmond Shopping Centre.
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Derry
Browns Bonds Hill
Browns Bonds Hill is hailed as putting the North West on the foodie map with its fine dining menus and numerous award wins.
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Kilkenny
Butler House
Situated right in the heart of the Medieval city of Kilkenny is Butler House, the Dower House of Kilkenny Castle. One of the best and unique features of Kilkenny is its compactness, allowing you to explore everything it has to offer on foot. The Medieval Mile starts at Kilkenny Castle, taking you through its narrow streetscapes, stopping off at key historical buildings and landmarks on your way. You will first come to the Medieval Mile Museum, followed by a walk down the high street towards Rothe House and the Smithwicks Experience, followed by a visit to St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower.
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Kilkenny
Campagne Restaurant
No city break to Kilkenny would be complete without a visit to the Michelin-starred Campagne – located under the old railway arches close to John’s St.
discover
Dublin
Chapter One Restaurant
Chapter One Restaurant is located in the heart of Dublin on the northside of Parnell Square. As a Georgian basement and former home of John Jameson, it retains authentic granite walls and sash windows but has been carefully and stylishly renovated to introduce a wonderfully sumptuous and comfortable restaurant.
discover
Dublin
Dax Restaurant
Open since 2004, Dax Restaurant offers unrivalled levels of elegant dining and fine French cuisine in Dublin’s historic Georgian quarter. The impressive mix of professional service and delicious food makes it a premier destination for corporate entertainment, special occasion, or casual dining.
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Galway
Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Nestled peacefully on a stunning 138-acre estate on the edge of Ireland’s largest lake, Lough Corrib, the 5 Star newly-refurbished Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate offers the discerning traveller a warm, personable and luxurious base during their travels to Galway.
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Dublin
Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden
Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden, a contemporary, refined dining room overlooking the iconic St Stephen’s Green in Dublin was awarded it’s first Michelin star in the 2022 Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland. This was retained for 2023 as the restaurant continues to delight and excite diners with its wonderful fusion of great local Irish produce coupled with a little French inspiration. The restaurant is located in a 1930s-inspired first floor dining space at the five star Fitzwilliam Hotel. This 70-seater restaurant is best known for Andy McFadden’s creative menus, unique setting and ambience, excellent service and unique wine list. Vegetarian and vegan menus are also outstanding.
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Cork
Hayfield Manor Hotel
Hayfield Manor Hotel is tucked away in a leafy corner of mature private gardens only a 15-minute walk from Cork city centre. Family owned and managed, Hayfield Manor is the ideal retreat to experience Cork’s great art galleries, opera and historic university.
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Dublin
King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation
The MacManus family have been welcoming guests to their waterside restaurant with rooms since 1971. With 8 guest bedrooms, all called after Irish Lighthouses, each one enjoys sea views and subtle nautical touches.
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Limerick
No 1 Pery Square Townhouse & Spa
No. 1 Pery Square faces the city’s favourite park, a 10-acre Victorian park laid out in classical style, complete with fountains, bandstands and playgrounds, which has scores of mature trees inside its old-world park railings. Those trees and the bells from surrounding churches are the soundtracks to any stay in No. 1 Pery Square as, despite being just two blocks from O’Connell Street, the city’s main thoroughfare, this section of the Georgian Quarter is quiet and peaceful in the mornings and evenings. The setting feels more like that of a country house – in fact, it feels almost pastoral.
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Dublin
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is Ireland’s top restaurant, holder of two Michelin stars as well as virtually all the top national and international awards. It is situated in an 18th-century Georgian Townhouse adjoining the Merrion Hotel.
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Dublin
The Merrion Hotel
The Merrion, Dublin’s most stylish 5-star hotel is situated opposite Government Buildings in the city centre. Created from four Georgian Townhouses and a contemporary Garden Wing, the 143 bedrooms and suites are arranged around two 18th century style gardens.
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Dublin
The Wilder Townhouse
visit to the capital. Whether for Shopping, Restaurants and Nightlife, Culture, Heritage and the Arts, The Wilder offers the perfect central haven for visitors to relax and soak up the very best of Dublin’s fair city.
