Full Description
Explore the Emerald Isle in style From its fascinating history and friendly people to its stunningly beautiful landscapes, Ireland has it all. Take in breathtaking clifftop views or heather-covered hills. Play championship golf courses or explore ancient castles. Enjoy Celtic music and a pint of Guinness at local pubs. Visit cosmopolitan Dublin, hot-and-happening Belfast, or quaint villages. With this friendly guide, you'll enjoy the best of Ireland. Open the book and find: * Down-to-earth trip-planning advice * What you shouldn't miss and what you can skip * The best hotels and restaurants for every budget * Lots of detailed maps
Contents
Introduction 1 Part I: Introducing Ireland 7 Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Ireland 9 Chapter 2: Digging Deeper into Ireland 20 Chapter 3: Deciding When and Where to Go 37 Chapter 4: Following an Itinerary: Four Great Options 45 Part II: Planning Your Trip to Ireland 53 Chapter 5: Managing Your Money 55 Chapter 6: Getting to Ireland 63 Chapter 7: Getting Around Ireland 68 Chapter 8: Booking Your Accommodations 76 Chapter 9: Catering to Special Travel Needs and Interests 83 Chapter 10: Taking Care of the Remaining Details 91 Part III: Dublin and the East Coast 99 Chapter 11: Dublin 101 Chapter 12: Easy Trips North of Dublin: Counties Meath and Louth 168 Chapter 13: Easy Trips South of Dublin: Counties Wicklow and Kildare 179 Chapter 14: The Southeast: Counties Wexford, Waterford, Tipperary, and Kilkenny 198 Part IV: Counties Cork and Kerry 235 Chapter 15: County Cork 237 Chapter 16: County Kerry 271 Part V: The West and the Northwest 307 Chapter 17: Counties Limerick and Clare 309 Chapter 18: County Galway: Galway City, the Aran Islands, and Connemara 338 Chapter 19: Counties Mayo and Sligo 370 Chapter 20: County Donegal 390 Part VI: The West and the Northwest 401 Chapter 21: Counties Derry, Fermanagh, and Tyrone 403 Chapter 22: Belfast and County Antrim418 Chapter 23: County Down 439 Part VII: The Part of Tens 447 Chapter 24: Top Ten Traditional Irish Dishes and Drinks 449 Chapter 25: The Top Ten Items to Buy in Ireland 451 Appendix: Quick Concierge 453 Index 458
