I used Maher Coach Hire last week to get to my wedding and they were so great. Showed up a few…read moreminutes early, and no pressure then when I was running a few minutes late. The driver was absolutely lovely and so was the bus. 10/10, definitely recommend!

All the specials are wonderful!!! The staff is even better!!! Great place to eat and great…read moreenvironment!!! :-) :-) :-) :-)

Recently, we stayed two nights at the Talbot in the Stonebridge Suites. We have stayed there before…read moreand will definitely be back again. The location is great. The facilities are clean, up to date, everything one would need. We also ate in the dining room and in the Ballast Bar. Gordon in the Ballast Bar was wonderful as was the barman, whose name I failed to get. But a special thank you goes to Kate at the hotel Reception Desk. She went above and beyond helping us with an issue that we had (not an issue with the hotel!). Her helpfulness and friendly demeanor really made a difference. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!!

This is a great hotel that offers superb quality food at reasonable prices. Both times I have…read moreeaten in the Ballast Bank Bar and Grill which now includes a Carvery counter - a new addition since I was here a year ago. The staff are friendly and attentive, and if you are a local you are bound to meet someone in here you know. I visited the bar and grill on a Friday afternoon for lunch which was filling up quickly at 1pm. The menu is varied - Carvery options, fresh fish, burgers, wraps, sandwiches the list goes on! Each time I have eaten here I have found the food to be filing and tasty with food orders arriving in good time. They also have a restaurant - Oyster Lane restaurant which provides a luxurious dining experience. The hotel overlooks the marina and they have their own car park at the rear which is free of charge as long as you are a paying customer :-) So if you are looking for quality fresh food then look no further!

6 of us took an 8 day family trip around Ireland and this was our first B&B stop. Linda was the…read moreco-owner with her husband and was quite gracious and welcoming. Very well organized and despite our late arrival, she had dinner for us. Breakfast was excellent. The rooms overlooked a scenic river and several historic buildings. We took a short hike to the river and discovered an old cemetery, Abbey (in ruins) and some history about a General instrumental in the Catholic reformation. Overall we'd all recommend this B&B because of the warmth, comfort and good food.

Real nice little place near St. Mullins. Comfortable bed and wonderful breakfast. The owners are…read moremarvelous. The location is near Kil-Kenny and about midway between Dublin and Cork.

We spent two lovely nights at the Glendine House. The room was nicely furnished, the bed was…read morecomfortable, and we had a great view out the window. We were warmly received by Ann who brought us tea and a snack when we arrived, and she cooked us a tasty and generous breakfast both mornings as well.

This bus is, quite literally, the golden standard for transportation. Never have I, or you, met a…read moredriver with such vivacious charisma or a bus with such polished, perfect, pristine seating. The ride is never bumpy, the driver never grumpy and the passengers never anything but entirely satisfied. Never again will I walk with these legs , drive with my Volvo or ride in the passenger seat of my wife's retro motorcycle. This was a moment of proud existential bliss in the midst of a crazy, ill-seated, tumultuous world. Thank you Kilbride Coaches, you have been a shining light in the darkness of Irish transportation and, of course, my life. You've touched the hearts of so, so, so many and I'd go so far as to say that you've made me who I am today. Stay bright, stay beautiful and shine those front lights until the damn sun comes up. Yours sincerely, J. Winthrope (Need I say?)

First time traveling with a car with IF. I used to take britany ferries more often in the past to…read morego to france. Smooth peaceful journey, lovely staff and facilities for ppl using seats as opposed to cabins significantly nicer than with brit ferries: rooms are for 20ppl max. With pillows and blanket supplied, though seats are still useless to sleep in ! Food wise, most places in there are too expensive and poor in quality but with 2 lounges and a bar, and plenty of kid and family entertainment, its a fab way to travel for families, and such a great alternative to stressfull airport experiemce as there are barely any checks on each side of the border!

Pretty horrific experience. We took the ferry from Cherbourg, France to Rosslare with our dog and…read morewe'll absolutely never do it again. Because of the new law regarding pet transport, we took the ferry out of necessity and not for a holiday. One out of every 10 staff members are nice, the rest are blatantly rude and clearly tortured by their job and the idea of customer service. The ferry was late departing, and 3 hours late arriving, which meant we missed our connecting train to Dublin. The staff on board basically said "we're not responsible" and gave us a number for the office in the harbor. Thankfully the staff in the harbor were very helpful and made some calls on our behalf to help us get on the next train with our same tickets. We were very grateful for their help and just wished the staff on board the actual ship had the same standards of customer service. If you choose the reserved seats be prepared to hold on to your belongings while you sleep or pay 5+ euros for a locker. If you choose a locker be aware that you will have to pay the fee again, in full, any time you need to get into it, so it adds up quickly if you forget something you need. The seats don't recline more than an airline seat so you won't actually be getting any sleep, but you get what you pay for. If you plan on bringing your dog on the overnight ferry, you're in for a very uncomfortable and somewhat scarring experience. You will only be able to visit your dog during 3 designated times during the crossing, and you'll be lucky to get 15 minutes during each visit. If the kennels are full, be prepared to wait up to an extra hour while groups of 6 or 7 are escorted at a time. When you do get your chance, you will be rushed by a bored and annoyed member of the staff. I imagined being able to walk our dog on the deck during this time, to stretch his legs and have him do his business (considering the 18+ hour journey), but what you'll get is a very, very narrow path between lines of cars on the car deck, and a 2 foot patch of sawdust that no dog knows what to do with. You're told not to walk between the cars but the alternative is walking back and forth on a 20 foot stretch (two feet wide) with half a dozen other dogs and their owners which is literally impossible. Most dogs in the kennel are upset and barking constantly which makes it very stressful for calmer dogs, who will then not eat or even use the bathroom during the whole journey, like ours. Clearly they converted a tiny broom closet to pack full of kennels to get some extra cash, without making any other accommodations to actually cater to dogs on such a long journey. We would not put our dog through that again. If you're a foot passenger you'll be the last one on, and the last one off. You'll have to wait while everyone else exits the ship and collects their dog. Everyone is forced to take several flights of stairs during disembarking because they try to control the crazy flow of people by closing off the elevators. This meant lots of Seniors and families with babies had to go down the stairs with heavy luggage, a scary and unsafe system. Very disappointed overall and would not use this service again, with or without a dog.

I took the Rosslare and Cherbourg ferry to get to France and I must say, I like Celtic Link. Their…read morestaff is friendly and knowledgeable plus the ferry itself was very clean and modern. A few things to note though. First. the wifi on the ferry didn't really work. It was a fiver an hour and it cut off constantly and was basically unusable. Also, this ferry is smaller than some of the other ones you can get so if you hit rough seas you will feel it sure, but it didn't bother me that much. Another thing is the food, although very good, was very expensive. All meals were. €11.90 and on a 16 hour ferry you will need to eat. That being said they are much like the Ryanair of ferries. You get the basic transportation for very little, but if you opt for things like food and cabins you will pay dear for them. I still give them four stars because the service is brilliant, the staff is great, and they get you there fast, on time for half the price of some of the competitors.