Cork's ‘secret garden escape’ one of two new Irish inclusions in exclusive Forbes Travel Guide
Despite having just 14 Irish ratings, the travel guide says its "has its sights on" many more
The red-brick exterior of Hayfield Manor in Cork city
Pól Ó Conghaile
The luxury Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) this week published its ratings for 2025, with two new Irish inclusions bringing the total on the island to just 13.
The notoriously picky guide adds Hayfield Manor in Cork and The Europe in Killarney, Co Kerry, as ‘Recommended' properties for 2025, with The Europe’s ESPA newly rated as ‘Four-star’.
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