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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Personal DevelopmentSubtopic
TravelTable 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
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