Five places to eat

BALLINACOURTY HOUSE
Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary
Tel: 062 56224 Web: ballinacourtyhse.com/restaurant.html Two restaurants in the country house hotel open to non-residents. Steaks, friendly service and extensive wine list makes it a popular venue for both locals and guests alike.

DINE @ BALLYGLASS COUNTRY HOUSE
Glen of Aherlow Road, Tipperary
Tel: 062 52104 Web: ballyglasshouse.com
Recently refurbished restaurant in the country house.

AHERLOW HOUSE HOTEL
Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary
Tel: 062 56153 Web: aherlowhouse.ie
There are two restaurants in this country house hotel, The Treetop Restaurant for fine dining, and a more casual dining experience in The Hunting Lodge Bar.

RATHELLEN HOUSE
Ratheen, Bansha, Co Tipperary
Tel: 062 54376 Web: rathellenhouse.com
The food is prepared by Eamonn Long who trained at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Cork. He is a member of the Slow Food Movement and Good Food Ireland so there's a strong commitment to promoting local and artisan food producers.

MULVEY'S COFFEE SHOP
The Square, Galbally, Limerick
Web: facebook.com/pages/Mulveys-Coffee-Shop
Cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffees.