John and Sally McKennas' Guides

All the best places to eat, shop and stay in Ireland. A local guide to local places.

John and Sally McKennas’ books bring you straight to the heart and soul of Ireland, with the latest 2020 edition of Wild Atlantic Way: Where to Eat & Stay out now!

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Irish Regional Foods

Michie Sushi is one of our featured Irish Regional Foods.

Ranelagh: 11 Chelmsford Lane, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. Dun Laoghaire: 64 Upper Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Sandyford: Unit B1, R3, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford, Dublin 18. IFSC, Unit 3, Georges Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1 Avoca Rathcoole, N7 Naas Road, Dublin

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On the Wild Atlantic Way

Leim Siar is on the Wild Atlantic Way

Blacksod, Belmullet, County Mayo

In Ireland's Ancient East

Lorum Old Rectory is in Ireland's Ancient East

Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.

Around Northern Ireland

Babushka Kitchen Cafe is on our Northern Ireland Route

South Pier, Portrush

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The McKennas’ Guide Plaque is the most respected badge of merit in Irish contemporary food, awarded only to those who are described in our guides. Our 2020 plaque is now available to order online.