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.

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Irish Regional Foods

Scarpello & Co is one of our featured Irish Regional Foods.

Portlough House, Rooskey, Newtowncunningham, Lifford, County Donegal

Our Food Community

Discover Ireland's food - Manning's Emporium

On the Wild Atlantic Way

Loam is on the Wild Atlantic Way

Geata na Cathrach, Fairgreen, Galway

In Ireland's Ancient East

Richmond House is in Ireland's Ancient East

Cappoquin, Co Waterford.

Around Northern Ireland

The Muddlers Club is on our Northern Ireland Route

Warehouse Lane, Belfast BT1

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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.