The Redbank in Skerries was founded in 1983 by Terry and Margaret McCoy. Terry had experience in the hospitality industry as a chef in France, Germany, Switzerland and the USA. Margaret had worked in the hotel business in Ireland in Front Office.

They both met while working in a 4 star hotel in Galway and eventually married and set in train plans to establish their own business.

It took some time to find a suitable location. Dublin would be the desirable location but the price of property would prove prohibitive. In the mid ’70s they had set up home in Skerries in north county Dublin. In 1983 a recession was in full flow in Ireland. The local bank decided to relocate to new premises across the street in Skerries. This left the old bank premises vacant. The McCoy’s eventually purchased it and opened for business in December 1983.

The Redbank has since won many awards and citations for fine food including Egon Ronay Seafood Restaurant of the Year. Terry has represented Ireland at many international competitions. When the local bank moved to new premises the McCoy’s bought the old building and created a superb restaurant, which is both intimate and relaxed. The old bank vault was converted into a well-stocked wine cellar and they went one to forge a reputation as one of the best establishments of contemporary Irish cuisine.

A tremendous enthusiast, Terry is an avid supporter of local produce and suppliers and is always keen to try out new ideas and to make the most of them. Fresh seafood from Skerries Harbour the back bone to his menus, without limiting the vision- this man is known to go out at dawn the gather young nettles for soup and is equally appreciative of the famous farm produce of the area.

The luscious vegetables of this, the market gardening area of Ireland, feature large on his menus. Equally nurtured by this big hearted chef are the local millers who supply him with the stone flour for his delicious fresh brown bread and of course the farmhouse cheese- makers of Ireland who produce such mouth-watering cheeses.

In 1997, the McCoy's extended the Redbank's hospitality by opening the Redbank House adjacent to the restaurant. These new individually decorated en-suite rooms offer a genuine welcome and a promise of comfort and relaxation in tranquil and pleasant surroundings. A perfect end to a perfect meal and without breaking the bank!

In 2003 Ross McCoy returned to join the team and continue the McCoy’s sense of hospitality guaranteeing their style into the future.