MacNean House & Restaurant

Top choice in Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan


Award-winning TV chef Neven Maguire grew up in this gorgeous village house and has turned it into one of Ireland's finest restaurants and cookery schools. Book months in advance (or nab a last-minute cancellation online) to feast on inspired creations such as rabbit wrapped in kataifi pastry with chestnut velouté, and to stay in beautiful pastel-hued rooms (double/suite from €134/174).

Vegetarian menus (€85) are available.


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