Cornucopia

19 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.

Deirdre McCafferty’s Cornucopia has been a central part of the fabric of Dublin City for over twenty years and walking into the buzzing little café, it's easy to see why. Specialising in vegan, vegetarian and wholefood, paying special attention to those with food allergies or intolerances, menus rotate seasonally and are written to revolve around local, organically grown vegetables and Irish farmhouse cheeses.

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itsa4

6a Sandymount Green, Dublin 4.

There is something quite special about the" local bistro" concept. The associations are romantic... a Sunday stroll across the (in this case, quite literal) village green to the quirky but inviting candlelit cafe. Itsa4, on Sandymount Green is such a local. Owned by the venerable Domini and Peaches Kemp, it has quickly become a favourite of residents and visitors alike.

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L'Arco Italian Restaurant

Main Street, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare.

A stylish and spacious restaurant specialising in authentic Italian food made with local and Italian ingredients. This restaurant nestles at the heart of the pretty coastal village of Ballyvaughan making an ideal spot to enjoy some great cooking by Italian twin chefs! Well behaved children are very welcome and will enjoy the delicious pizzas and simple pasta dishes.

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Nash 19 Restaurant & Food Shop

19 Princes Street, Cork.

Claire Nash is a great hostess, everyone who walks through her restaurant door gets the same warm welcome and she is committed to using the best regional produce, and a myriad of local suppliers deliver on a daily basis. Situated in the heart of Cork’s business district, just a stone’s throw from the renowned English Market, this lively café has been serving excellent modern Irish food for over 15 years.

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Temple Country Retreat and Spa

Horseleap, Moate, Co Westmeath.

Everything about Temple Country Retreat and Spa is designed to promote wellbeing and relaxation. From the calm and restful foyer and reception area to the Zen garden from which the birds can be heard singing outside. Colour schemes throughout are calming and there is no television to disrupt the peace as lilting music plays softly in the background. Declan and Bernadette Fagan’s philosophy for Temple Spa is that in order to relax the mind, first relax the body. And to do this, they have arranged a series of options that will allow you to feel pampered and indulged, leading to a state of wellbeing.

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