The rough guide to Ireland

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Title:

The rough guide to Ireland

ISBN:

9781789197136

Edition:

Thirteenth edition.

Physical Description:

632 pages : illustrations (color), maps (color) 20 cm.

Series:

Rough guides (Series)

Geographic Term:

Ireland -- Guidebooks.

Ireland -- Description and travel.

Genre:

Guidebooks.

Added Author:

Longley, Norm

Added Corporate Author:

Rough Guides (Firm)

Summary:

"Discover this evergreen destination with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to ride the length of the wonderful Wild Atlantic Way, take a foodie tour of the southwest or discover a city reborn in Belfast, The Rough Guide to Ireland will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. Full-colour maps throughout- navigate the backstreets of Dublin's Temple Bar or Derry's famous city walls without needing to get online. Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Ireland's best sights and experiences. Itineraries- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. -Detailed regional coverage- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered (all Ireland's counties) include: Dublin; the Midlands; Cavan; Mayo; Galway; Clare; Limerick; Kerry; Cork; Kilkenny; Kildare; Meath; Belfast; Antrim and Derry. Attractions include: The Giant's Causeway; Dublin's Trinity College; Titanic Belfast; the Wild Atlantic Way; Bruna Boinne; Skellig Michael; Kylemore Abbey; Bantry House; the Burren and Croagh Patrick. Basics- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, the media and more. Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, traditional music and literature,plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Ireland." --

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Practical travel guide to Ireland with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Ireland. The Rough Guide to Ireland also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Ireland, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

The Rough Guide to Ireland covers: Dublin; Around Dublin: Wicklow, Kildare and Meath, Louth, Monaghan and Cavan, The Midlands: Westmeath, Longford, Offaly and Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow and Wexford, Waterford and Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Clare, Galway and Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon, Donegal, Belfast, Antrim and Derry, Down and Armagh, Tyronne and Fermanagh

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Ireland, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Trinity College to family activities in child-friendly places, like Tullan Strand or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Titanic Belfast.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Ireland entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of Ireland give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for hiking or dancing along to traditional Irish music.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Cork, Dublin, Kerry and Sligo's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Ireland, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Ireland, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Ireland, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Dunaff and the spectacular Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Dublin, Belfast and many more locations in Ireland, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

Introduction	p. 4
Where to go	p. 9
When to go	p. 12
Author picks	p. 13
Things not to miss	p. 14
Itineraries	p. 24
Basics	p. 28
Getting there	p. 29
Getting around	p. 31
Accommodation	p. 33
Food and drink	p. 35
The media	p. 38
Festivals and events	p. 38
Culture and etiquette	p. 40
Sports	p. 41
Outdoor activities	p. 42
Travel essentials	p. 44
The Guide	p. 50
1 Dublin	p. 51
2 Around Dublin: Wicklow, Kildare and Meath	p. 109
3 Louth, Monaghan and Cavan	p. 143
4 The Midlands: Westmeath, Longford, Offaly and Laois	p. 161
5 Kilkenny, Carlow and Wexford	p. 179
6 Waterford and Tipperary	p. 203
7 Cork	p. 225
8 Kerry	p. 265
9 Limerick and Clare	p. 301
10 Galway and Mayo	p. 331
11 Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon	p. 385
12 Donegal	p. 413
13 Belfast	p. 453
14 Antrim and Derry	p. 481
15 Down and Armagh	p. 515
16 Tyrone and Fermanagh	p. 549
Contexts	p. 568
History	p. 569
Traditional music	p. 588
Literature	p. 593
Books	p. 606
The Irish language	p. 611
Glossary	p. 614
Small Print and Index	p. 617

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