The Rough Guide to Ireland
About this book
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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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 10
- When to go 12
- Author picks 13
- Things not to miss 14
- Itineraries 24
- BASICS 28
- Getting there 29
- Getting around 31
- Accommodation 34
- Food and drink 36
- The media 38
- Festivals and events 39
- Culture and etiquette 40
- Sports 41
- Outdoor activities 42
- Travel essentials 44
- THE GUIDE 50
- 1 Dublin 50
- 2 Around Dublin: Wicklow, Kildareand Meath 112
- 3 Louth, Monaghan and Cavan 146
- 4 The Midlands: Westmeath,Longford, Offaly and Laois 164
- 5 Kilkenny, Carlow and Wexford 182
- 6 Waterford and Tipperary 206
- 7 Cork 230
- 8 Kerry 272
- 9 Limerick and Clare 310
- 10 Galway and Mayo 342
- 11 Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon 396
- 12 Donegal 424
- 13 Belfast 464
- 14 Antrim and Derry 494
- 15 Down and Armagh 528
- 16 Tyrone and Fermanagh 564
- CONTEXTS 584
- History 585
- Traditional music 604
- Literature 609
- Books 622
- The Irish language 627
- Glossary 630
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 633
