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Irelands blue book is a unique collection of country house hotels, historic houses, castles and restaurants around the island of ireland. It was a packed house as representatives from some of irelands finest establishments gathered in dublins merrion hotel to celebrate the 45th edition of irelands blue book. Irelands blue book adds 6 new place to stay in 2019 irishcentral. Ive listed some of the best restaurants we ate at in ireland below. Ten incredible irish hotel getaways ireland has a whole lot of beauty packed into one small island, from the clear blue waters and golden sands of kerrys coast to the dark mystery of the cliffs of moher, and even the bustle and lights of its biggest cities. Irelands blue book is a collection of romantic irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. Win a getaway to castle durrow in laois irish country magazine. Excellent stay at jurys inn dublin fantastic room on the top floor overlooking cathedral very quiet hotel central and especially good for olympia theatre just around the corner staff excellent food excellent.
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