Samantha Farrell is co-proprietor of Nosh, a restaurant on Coliemore Road serving up simple, tasty and unpretentious food.

Interview by Marion Hancock

Five things you may not know about Sam Farrell

Thyme Out Delicatessen has been established since 2001. We follow the pattern of our customers’ daily needs: from coffee and pastries to enliven the mornings, gourmet salads and sandwiches to help tummies through the afternoon and home prepared dinners towards the early evening.

Holistic Haven offers a range of tailormade holistic treatments. Our focus is to listen to each client, to advise and tailormake a treatment which best suits their individual needs.

Nosh is a very busy restaurant seating 40-50 people serving good flavorsome contemporary food, open Tuesday through to Sunday for Lunch and Dinner with a very popular Brunch at weekends.

The Early bird menu is excellent value at €21 for two course and €24 for three course and is served all night every night (except saturday after 7.45pm).

Opening times:

Tuesday - Friday Lunch 12 - 5

Saturday - Sunday Brunch 11 - 4

Tuesday - Sunday Dinner 5 - Late

Closed Mondays

Paul Gill Opticians has been located for 30 years in the beautiful village of Dalkey. The practice delivers professional eye-care in an intimate environment, with its own private garden to the rear where you can relax on a fine day.

Visit ancient Celtic and early Christian sacred sites. Experience for yourself the mystery of Celtic spirituality. Feel their energies as you explore lands rich in legend, myth, folklore and beautiful gardens. As you journey through fertile lands and magnificent countryside, you will be transported back to a time when nature, song, and dance provided food for the soul.

Since 1957 The Guinea Pig Restaurant has attracted stars from the stage, screen, & television,including Hollywood movie stars.

What attracts them is the timeless atmosphere and consistent good food prepared by :- Mervyn Stewart (chef de Cuisine) and his staff and equally courteous service supervised by his wife Florence

I have lived in Dalkey all my life. I have built, or renovated, many buildings locally or in the greater Dublin area. We will do any work, from renovation to building your dream home, with personal care and attention.  Professional architects, engineers and quantity surveyors are available through us.

For over 25 years in business, Kerins Pharmacy Dalkey offers its customers a unique service. Provides prescriptions and a wide assortment of general merchandise, including, beauty products, cosmetics and seasonal merchandise. Kerins also provide healthcare services as well nutritional advice.