You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Ireland.With this guide, you can explore lively Dublin, quaint Kilkenny, and the moss-draped ruins of the Ring of Kerry. Navigate meandering back roads that lead to windswept crags on the dramatic Dingle Peninsula. Explore Ireland’s revered past by following St. Patrick’s footsteps to the Rock of Cashel. Marvel at Newgrange, the mysterious mound older than the pyramids; then connect with today’s Irish culture by grabbing a pint at the local pub, enjoying the fiddle music, and jumping into conversations that buzz with brogue.Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He’ll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You’ll get up-to-date recommendations on what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

A small country with a big reputation, helped along by a timeless, age-caressed landscape and a fascinating, friendly people, whose lyrical nature is expressed in the warmth of their welcome. Fionn Davenport, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 5 authors6 months of on-the-ground research88 mapsCountless pints of GuinnessInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsPull-out city map3D plans of iconic sightsComprehensive planning toolsEasy-to-read layout

Ireland is one of the most ancient and modern countries in Europe. Our London-based writers of Irish ancestry lead you to the best of the old and new on their beloved Emerald Isle. Under their guidance, you'll experience the cosmopolitan luxuries of Ireland's cities, learn the secrets of its ancient ruins, and figure out the smartest ways to navigate all that green in between.They hit all the highlights and tell you how to see them in their best light—from the Giant's Causeway, Newgrange, and Glendalough, to the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, and Cliffs of Moher. Plus they lead you off the beaten path to undiscovered ruin sites, unsigned prehistoric tombs, and gorgeous isolated beaches.They visit all the best hotels and hottest restaurants in person, discover new places not yet on the tourist maps, and offer authoritative, candid reviews to help you find the spots that best suit your tastes and budget. You'll get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife as well; detailed walking tours of city neighborhoods and small towns; special-interest trips for families, foodies, pub crawlers, lovers of literature, and history buffs—including Ireland's wealth of prehistoric sites; 900 full-color photos, a full chapter on Ireland's rich history and culture, and advice on planning a successful Ireland vacation.Frommer's Ireland Day by Day also includes a color fold-out map.

Fully updated to include unique cutaways, floor-plans and reconstructions of the country's must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns of Ireland, the Eyewitness Travel Guide: Ireland is your indispensible guide to the Emerald Isle. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions this diverse country has to offer. Eyewitness Travel Guide: Ireland will help you discover Ireland region by region; from the bustling capital, Dublin, to stunning Killarney National Park. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, car or ferry. Plus, DK Eyewitness Travel's excellent insider tips will get you under the skin of Ireland, from finding the top fishing spots to discovering the best venues for Irish jazz.

Full-color guide • Make your trip to Ireland unforgettable with illustrated features, 54 maps, and 310 color photos.Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Practical advice for getting around • Convenient overview of each region and its highlights • Easy-to-read color regional maps Explore Dublin, County Cork, Connemara, and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on the spectacular Ring of Kerry, Dublin’s famed pubs, and the new Irish cuisine • Great itineraries, best golf courses, top food markets  Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s Ireland-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information

Here is Scotland from the summer Highland games to Hogmanay in Edinburgh, try munro bagging and the Malt Whisky Trail or see the peaks, glens and lochs from the Highlands to the Hebrides. Also shows where to stay with little to pay in one of the friendliest countries in Europe.

For both business and pleasure use, this atlas contains a range of mapping scales, including a 9 miles to 1 inch route planning map, main maps at 3.2 miles to 1 inch that are ideal for navigation, and a wide selection of detailed town center street plans. This edition includes the location of safety cameras and also Speed Enforcement Zones, which highlight roads that have been identified as having a high risk of accidents. Also new is the addition of Blue Flag and Green Coast beaches, ideal for vacationers. These have been evaluated for their water quality and safety, and, in the case of Blue Flag beaches, for their amenities such as life guards and restrooms. The main road mapping is packed with detail such as a comprehensive color classified road network, clearly marked toll roads, color layering to show land height, and tourist information centers. A wide range of fully indexed town and city center maps include Bangor, Belfast, Cork, Drogheda, Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Galway, Kilkenny, Killarney, Limerick, Lisburn, Londonderry (Derry), Newry, Newtownabbey, and Waterford. There is also comprehensive guide information for visitors to Belfast, Cork, Dublin, and Limerick.

There are few countries on Earth that compare to Ireland. From breathtaking landscapes to a unique culture steeped in history, Ireland is any traveler's ultimate destination. This comprehensive and fully featured guide provides you detailed insights and expert tips for you to get the most out of your trip to Ireland, including:The scoop on cultural attractions throughout the entire countryDetailed itineraries to help you put together an amazing tripThe best dining and shopping experiences for any budgetThe best walks, cycling routes, and golfing the isle has to offerInformation on putting together a genealogical tour of IrelandIf you want to know Everything about traveling in the country of cottages and castles, limericks and literature, cozy pubs and exciting nightlife, then this is the most easy-to-use and insightful guide you can get your hands on!