Love is in the Air ideas for your loved one this Valentines
By Cathriona Murphy
Whether its dining out or purchasing gifts, we here at connect have you covered! Pulling together our top recommendations for dining out this February 14th we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to!
Top restaurants
Kitty O’ Se’s Killarney is one of Kerry’s most well-known and well-loved seafood restaurants. From the moment you step foot in the door you are immediately treated to the warm welcome from proprietor Eileen to the delicious aroma of the freshest ingredients straight from the sea. Diners can enjoy fresh oysters, prawns, mussels, the famous ‘Seafood Tower’, their mouth-watering 30 day aged steaks along with vegetarian and vegan options serving customers with a real taste of Kerry. It has a cosy, inviting and of course romantic atmosphere which is sure to impress your Valentine date!
Sforno Restaurant is nestled in the heart of Tralee on Edward Street. It is hard to walk past without being hit by the rich aromas of hearty Italian food. With a warm and cosy atmosphere the setting itself is very intimate which suits from first dates and beyond. The menu encompasses all the traditional tastes of Italy from mouth-watering pizzas to creamy pasta dishes. So why not enjoy a “Bella Notte” here on Valentine’s day!
The Ashe Hotel is home to the stunningly beautiful Alfie’s Lounge. If you are set to impress or perhaps planning on popping a particular question well then this is the place to go. The attention to detail in the décor from plush velvet seating, stunning chandeliers it just oozes style and elegance. The food menu is very inclusive of everyone’s taste. From chicken, sweet chilli and coconut stir fry to locally sourced steak, curry dishes and gourmet burgers just to mention a few! Alfie’s lounge does not disappoint and will set the tone of any Valentines date!
Gifting
Now we can hardly do a Valentine guide without mentioning engagement rings so here are 2 stunningly beautiful ones from John Ross Jewellers Tralee. The 18ct White Gold Leah Rectangular Engagement Ring is absolutely exquisite and would look perfect on any lucky ladies ring finger. This is priced at €2,870.00 EUR.
How beautiful is this 9ct Rose Gold Morganite & Diamond Ring! Future husbands of Kerry women please take note because this is an absolute show stopper! Coming in at a more budget friendly price of €989.00 EUR
Most pharmacies or similar stores are very accommodating in putting together budget specific hampers which are a really great idea to spoil the lady or man in your life. From perfumes to makeup, aftershave to styling products here are a few of my recommendations. You cannot go wrong with
Kiss Lashes. The application of false lashes is the cornerstone to a finished makeup look and these are the best out there! You 
could compliment these lashes by adding in pieces from the Note Cosmetics range. With excellent price points the products themselves have garnered a reputation for being long lasting and highly pigmented which will see you right through any date night! For skincare I would recommend the Nuxe range. It oozes glamour and
has an expensive look and feel but without the price tag! Most pharmacies stock Nuxe and often have gift sets available. For perfumes a good his and hers range would have to be D&G The One. Both the aftershave and perfume complement each other so beautifully. If your budget does not stretch to that then check out one of the best kept secrets in fragrance, Jenny Glow. Available in most pharmacies it has all the stunning scents of the brand names but at a mere fraction of the price! I have a personal favourite in the “Velvet and Oud” edition which anyone will be thrilled to receive as a gift.
