This terrific little place took Sligo by storm as soon as it opened.
Fabio Boni is from Florence and, after some years in food service, he set up this tiny café and takeaway. The fare is simple but of the best - his trademark ice creams, of cou ... more...
There are catering facilities in the Visitor Centre, but this terrific tearoom in the castle courtyard is the place to head to for really tasty home cooking.
Whether it’s a bowl of hearty soup and some freshly baked brown bread on a chilly day o ... more...
Easy to spot on Malin Road, this striking lilac painted restaurant with smart white window surrounds and colourful hanging baskets demands a second look.
Inside, the colour theme continues with a darker shade of lilac on the high backs of the (very ... more...
Situated on Canal Road in the centre of Letterkenny Retail Park is The Counter deli and coffee bar. Although its location on a roundabout beside Dunnes Stores and M&S is somewhat unpromising, it stands out as a diamond in the rough in this landscap ... more...
The O’Donnell family has run Danny Minnie’s since 1962, and a visit is always a special treat. There’s nothing about the exterior as seen from the road to prepare first-time visitors for the atmosphere of this remarkable restaurant.
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This famous pub has been at the heart of this endearing little heritage town renowned for its tweeds and handknits for far longer than anyone can remember. It is a cosy, welcoming place in its seventh generation of McHugh family ownership - the origina ... more...
On the edge of the famous village of Ardara and with views over the Donegal Highlands, John Yates's large and hospitable house is full of character and would make a good base for exploring this fascinating area.
It was once the home of Ireland’s ... more...
Tom Dooley’s smart little café at the Craft Village just outside Donegal Town has won a lot of friends for its warm and friendly atmosphere and excellent freshly cooked food that offers much more than would be expected of a coffee shop.
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Set well back from the road with plenty of parking at the front, Peter Byrne and Siobhan Sweeney’s restaurant is warm and welcoming.
Arriving guests are shown up to the first floor bar, where the luckiest will get seats at a corner table with bi ... more...
The ferry between the fishing port of Greencastle and Magilligan Point in Northern Ireland brings many new visitors to an area that used to seem quite remote - and those in the know plan their journeys around a meal at Kealys excellent seafood restaura ... more...
The promise of a good breakfast is often the clinching factor when deciding where to book for a short break - and quite right too, as going the extra mile with breakfast tells you a great deal about a place and the way it is run. It’s something that we at the Guide feel strongly enough about to make it the focus of a new standalone awards initiative, and the ‘Georgina Campbell Irish Breakfast Awards 2017- In Association with Failte Irelandâ€&t ...
Although always popular, Sunday lunch has moved into a whole new phase of late and it can be a seriously classy outing, where the venue is chosen with care so that family members of all ages can get together in lovely surroundings and enjoy the very best of food - and at a more reasonable price than is usual at dinner. It’s an especially appealing proposition in spring too, as the days are lengthening - perhaps a voucher could be the perfect treat for Motherâ€&t ...
It has been an exhilarating year in Irish food and hospitality, with visitor numbers surging and a host of exciting new openings - sometimes hard to keep track of in fact, in the cities especially. Here are just a few of the new places that we particularly enjoyed this year, some a little newer than others but all well worth a try.
Georgina Campbell suggests some interesting destinations for an off-season break at this time of plenty. These are just a few of the places where nature's bounty is celebrated in wonderful ways: foraging expeditions, cookery courses and, of course, delicious seasonal meals that make the most of the harvest - often with a special focus on vegetarian cooking
Ireland's food events are currently so many and various that the following selection is just a sample of the best ones that will please visitors with a serious interest in food, its landscape and sustainability - and, in most cases, also offer fun and education for all age groups.
There’s a growing feeling that Ireland is now ready to focus on the needs of the ‘food tourist’, as opposed to the visitor who simply enjoys good food as part of the overall experience. The true food tourist (international and domestic) will choose their holiday destination specifically to explore it through its food.
Discerning diners are always interested to know where their food comes from, and what could be more delightful than taking a stroll around the garden where it was growing just hours - or minutes - before it landed on your plate. More and more restaurants are taking ownership of their fresh produce supplies now, and these are just some of the most interesting kitchen gardens.
You can’t beat the enjoyment of a bracing walk along a sandy beach before breakfast, or the pleasure of a sea view from our dining table for that away-from-it-all feeling when on holiday. We all love to stay and eat beside the sea...
We enjoyed dozens of great meals in our travels through 2014 (and, alas, had a few disappointments too). This month’s 10 of the Best is just a tiny taste of the best that Ireland currently offers discerning diners. But it’s an interesting collection, reflecting a wide range of experiences that were all about much more than good food - which, however delicious, is nothing without caring service and a genuine desire to please the guest.
Now in its third generation of family ownership, Aherne's is outstanding for the warmth of the FitzGibbon family's hospitality and their enormous enthusiasm for the business. Enjoy long walks by the Sea on miles of Sandy Beach and discover the history steeped town of Youghal, from the newly opened Town hall to the old stone walled Garden.
Special offers throughout the week in Bar Italia Ormond Quay - 3 Course Evening Set Menu - €28; Afternoon Special - Pasta or Pizza and tea/coffee €12
Fergus O’Halloran’s unique hotel, although only open since 2006, has achieved national recognition thanks to hands-on management and marketing by an inspired proprietor. There is huge focus on the best local and artisan foods - and drinks too. They have a variety of special offer breaks available
Peter and Shelley Stokes’ substantial 18th century country house midway between Dublin and Cork is an impressive building with some magnificent period features, and offers comfort and relaxation with style and they have a variety of midweek and weekend offers available
Exclusive special offer for Georgina Campbell's Ireland readers - Complimentary glass of Prosecco for every Georgina Campbell's Ireland reader that orders a 2 course lunch or dinner
The special offer at The Ballymore Inn changes on a regular basis but would be something like Dry aged West Cork Minute steak salad with crispy potatoes & chilli dressing, fruit tart, tea or coffee €20
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 theyâ€ââ€Â¢re 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 pr ...
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.
'The Best of Irish Breads and Baking' Traditional, Contemporary and Festive, seasoned with luscious colour photographs, is a must for anyone who has not forgotten the irr ...
From the homely to the very grand, these delicious dishes celebrate the diversity of Irish country houses, castles and a number of top restaurants, with recipes clearly ex ...
Everything the food lover in Ireland needs to know...
Food tourism in Ireland enters an exciting new phase with this new book, the first to offer a complete user guide t ...
The latest 12th edition of the must have glove box bible to Irish hospitality is available here.
For great food and gorgeous places to stay throughout Ireland. This is ...
Ireland Golf Guide - Discover Ireland's finest golf courses and the very best places to eat and stay in while playing them. Co-authored by leading Irish golf writer Dermot ...
Ireland Wedding & Honeymoon Guide -
This is a highly selective guidebook to the very best of Irish wedding venues and romantic honeymoon locations, north and south. 2 ...
This magical book combines a guide to the top gardens in Ireland with one to the most delightful places for garden lovers to stay and eat while visiting them - also with g ...
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This vintage cookbook is out of print and only available here. Georgina Campbell's outstanding and comprehensive cookbook published in 1992 contains recipes and dishes for ...
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