30 special spots across Munster and Ireland that are perfect for summer dining

Probably the best hospitality view in Cork is from a gorgeous terrace high on the north of the city
Never forgetting for a moment that we are in Ireland, where rain was first invented, and without offering any hostages to fortune, at the precise moment of writing, the sun is splitting the stones as if it has no intention of ever moving on to its more usual haunts further south.
Naturally, when gifted with such weather, we can’t bear to abandon it for a single moment, wanting to do absolutely everything outside, and one of the greatest al fresco pleasures of all is outdoor dining. More and more fine venues around the country are getting in on the action but we don’t have space for them all so here is a choice selection from Cork, Munster, and a few special locations elsewhere in Ireland.