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Indian House Restaurant, Derry
Friends recommended this place on our travels, and we were in SOOOOO need of a decent curry! The waiter was a little dubious when we ordered the madras – doubted Continue Reading →
Ballygally Castle Hotel
Ballygally Castle, just north of Larne on the Antrim Coast, was the perfect stop for us on our journey to Belfast. All that lies between the hotel and the Irish Continue Reading →
Harry’s Restaurant, Cushendall
On our trip along the Antrim coast south we arrived at Cushendall where we chose Harry’s Bistro/Bar/Restaurant to have an early dinner – it came highly recommended and didn’t disappoint! Continue Reading →
Fanad and Inishowen Peninsulas and Derry
Everglades Hotel, Derry
We stayed at The Everglades Hotel (one of the Hastings chain of hotels) in April, apparently a 4 star, but I’m not sure how this rating is awarded – while Continue Reading →
The Exchange, Derry
We had a light repast at The Exchange in Derry city, a ‘wine bar and restaurant’ – although surely a ‘wine bar’ should have more wines by the glass on Continue Reading →
Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel and Donegal
Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel
Ah, yes, Solis Lough Eske Castle – absolutely beautiful! Stayed in one of the Garden Suites, which was spacious and quiet – free of the noise of the weddings (taking Continue Reading →
Hargadon Brothers, Sligo
Hargadon Brothers is one of the oldest pubs in Ireland and has recently benefitted from an extensive refurbishment – not to glam it up and make it all slick and Continue Reading →