Ireland Handy Road Map at 1:638, 298 approx. (10miles to 1) is a product aimed at route planning & touring. Opening as if it was a book, into eleven colour coded, regionally segmented mapping pages, both Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland are covered, encapsulated in a soft plastic which makes the product waterproof. Road network shows motorways with & without tolls & with limited or full access, as well as primary, A, B & minor roads. Multi level junctions, steep hills & distance markers are shown. Other featured transport information indicates car and/or passenger ferry routes, canals & international/domestic airports. The map features a selection of tourist information & places of interest, including the locations of tourist information offices & their seasonal opening schedule. Visitor related legend symbols include battlefields, monuments, castles, caves, gardens, nature reserves, theme parks & other interesting features. National parks & beach areas are demarcated, summit heights given & broad hypsometric tints display land height. International & district/county boundaries are shown. A distance chart in kilometres & miles is given. Enlargements are given for Dublin & Belfast city centres at a scale of 1:13, 158. ...

Peter Biddlecombe has dragged his beleaguered expense account around no fewer than 170 countries of variable merit, which puts him literally miles ahead of every other travel writer. Wittily & informatively he brings a unique businessman`s perspective to his destinations
- Biddlecombe has to land running in order to survive. IRELAND: IN A GLASS OF ITS OWN
- in many ways the perfect marriage of author & subject
- marks a departure, as it focuses upon one comparatively small country. In this book Biddlecombe argues
- in inimitable fashion
- that the thirty-two counties can be said to represent the constituent parts of a pint of the black stuff. (Happily, the author has lost none of his famed thirst.) The roasted, malted barley, for example, comes from the farming counties: Wicklow, Kilkenny & Meath. This is Biddlecombe`s hilarious account of Ireland
- not just the coastal areas beloved of normal (I.e. lesser) travel writers but the bits in between. Particularly those bits with pubs on them. Well, just to save you the embarrassment of drinking on your own.. . Cheers.





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June Cumberlidge`s Inland Waterways of Ireland provides essential information on all of the rivers & waterways of the Irish Republic & Northern Irel&. The guide has interesting general sections which descibe local geography & history, & these are followed by details of locks, bridges, regulations & notes on

Dimensions. The distance tables are supported by simple two-colour mapping & photographs. Alongside many of the principal waterways there are also opportunities to sample local food & wine, & there are several personal recommendations from the author for those visitors new to the area.

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With its unique mix of jaw-dropping landscapes, lively cities, friendly people & buzzing nightlife, it`s hard to beat a holiday in Irel&. This book is the perfect companion to this alluring country, telling you all the best things to see & do & giving you more information on history & culture than any other guide. Our expert local author has fully updated the guide for this new edition, with reworked chapters on the Irish character, Dublin, & Galway & the West, while the Belfast chapter has been brought right up to date with coverage of the city`s exciting new Titanic Quarter & interactive Titanic museum. The book tells you everything you need to know about the essential Irish experiences, from vibrant festivals like Dublin`s Bloomsday to the country`s world-renowned pubs & fantastic array of outdoor activities like walking, golf & angling. stunning pictures throughout give you a vivid portrait of modern Irel&. Comprehensive maps will help you get around & travel tips provide all the essential information, along with our recommendations for the best bars, restaurants & hotels. ...

Ireland on a large, double-sided map at 1:300, 000 from Insight Guides, with street plans of central Dublin & Belfast. The map divides the island north/south with Dublin included on both sides. Topography well presented by relief shading with peak names & heights, plus names of various mountain ranges. National parks are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: small local roads & indicates driving distances on main routes. Railway lines are also included. Picturesque towns are highlighted & symbols indicate various other places of interest. The map has no geographical coordinates. Also included are street plans of central Dublin & Belfast, plus two insets showing ferry routes between European ports & the British Isles. The index, in a separate booklet attached to the map cover,

Includes:: street indexes for the city plans.A special feature of the Insight Travel Map series is additional information provided in the margins of both the main map & all the enlargements & street plans. Numbers of roads leading to the edge of the map are prominently displayed there, together with distances to the nearest towns and/or major locations along the route, plus, where appropriate, to nearest motorway junction.



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With an easy-fold, easy-to-use format, Lonely Planet Planning Maps are your conveniently sized passport to traveling with ease. Get more from your map & your trip with images & information about top country attractions, itinerary suggestions & themed lists. ...

Marco Polo Ireland: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Experience all of Ireland`s attractions with this up-to-date, authoritative guide, complete with ` Best Of` recommendations. You`ll discover excellent hotels, restaurants, trendy places, buzzing night life, plus shopping tips, suggestions for those on a tight budget, details of all the sports & activities on offer & ideas for Travel with Kids. Also contains: Perfect Route, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, & a comprehensive index. Failte go Eireann: Welcome to Ireland! Like a moss-covered rock, the island sits off the northwest coast of Europe, where the Gulf Stream & the forces of ice, water & wind have conspired to create a landscape both lush & rugged, the inspiration for countless tales. With Marco Polo Ireland there are numerous ways to experience the beauty of the Emerald Isle, from enjoying a Guinness in the pub, hiking along the cliffs of the West Coast, or simply chatting with the friendly locals. This practical pocket-sized guide takes you from thatched cottages to romantic castles, rocky coastlines to rolling sheep meadows & picturesque little towns to lively Dublin. The Insider Tips reveal where you can reach out & touch the stars & where you can enjoy a fine whiskey. The Best Of pages highlight some unique aspects of Irel&, recommend places to go for free, plus tips for rainy days & where you can relax & unwind. Whether by foot, car or boat you will experience the best of the country & its people. Trips & Tours lead you to deserted coasts & swirling rivers, & along rugged paths to places that are almost too beautiful to believe. In Irel&, country living & country sports go hand in h&, but alongside more traditional pursuits, the Sports & Activities chapter also tells you where you can go hang-gliding & diving. Finally the Dos & Don`ts point out some of the things you need to be aware of & watch out for when visiting the country. Marco Polo Ireland provides comprehensive coverage of the country. To help you get around there`s a detailed road atlas inside, useful city maps of Cork, Dublin & Limerick in the backcover, plus a handy pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide! ...

Marco Polo Handbooks offer expert advice & are aimed at travelers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination from detailed cultural information to Insider Tips in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood or interests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion. Discover & Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amounts of data into a format which is easy to underst&. In the mood for: Fun suggestions help you to experience the variety of a destination, whatever your personal preferences & interests. Tours: Specially created tours explore a destination by foot, bicycle, car or public transport. All suggested tours are plotted on detailed maps & combine the best & most interesting places to see, with tips for exciting stops along the way. Experience & Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: from eating & drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums & galleries, staying the night, traveling with children, festivals & going out in the evening. Large pull-out map:

Includes:: a separate pull-out map handily placed in a high quality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as a storage pocket. In depth knowledge: Knowledge is king & Marco Polo Handbooks are packed full of information to help you get the best out of your trip. Insider Tips & special Marco Polo insights reveal hidden gems & well-kept secrets.

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Ireland at 1:300, 000 on a large, double-sided road map from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with enlargements for the environs of Dublin, Cork & Belfast, plus an index booklet with 5 city street plans & brief descriptions of 15 selected top sights, etc. The map divides Ireland north/south, with a generous overlap & Dublin included on both sides. Where appropriate, both Irish & English place names are shown. Cartography is from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont. Road network

Includes:: minor roads & local tracks, highlights scenic routes, shows intermediate driving distances on main & secondary roads, motorway services, etc. Railway lines, ferry routes & local airports are included, as well as administrative divisions with names of the counties. Locations of interest are prominently highlighted, with separate colouring for towns or villages & for natural sites. National parks & other protected areas are marked. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. Surrounding the map are enlargements showing in greater detail the environs of Dublin, Cork & Belfast. A separate booklet attached to the map cover

Includes:: an index which also lists national parks, UNESCO World Heritage sites, airports & amusement parks. The booklet also contains brief descriptions of 15 most interesting locations prominently highlighted on the map, plus street plans of central Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Belfast & Londonderry/ Derry A fold-out flap in the cover shows for route planning an overview map of Ireland prominently highlighting main places of interest, with the grid reference system in the margins making it easier to find locations on the main map. Also included are a distance/driving times table & basic driving regulations.





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Ireland in the Marco Polo Spiral Guides series is a practical guide presenting the most important things to see & do in the country in a nutshell, & aimed at travellers who don’t have a lot of time to prepare & research for a trip. The guide highlights the top 10 sights, suggests tours & great ideas for exciting days out, & features colour photographs & a pull-out country map & atlas pages. The guide opens with introductory chapters offering general information about the country, its history, art, geography & the people & things that make it worth visiting. Then, the guide divides the area into sections, & for each offers more specific information organised by Getting Your Bearings, Perfect Days giving examples of planned itineraries, the Top 10, Don’t Miss & At Your Leisure. There are planned day itineraries for each area including the best places to eat & drink along the way, accompanied by local map extracts & dotted with useful tips. An additional chapter offers inspirations for walks & tours. The guide concludes with general & practical information, country atlas pages & a removable pull-out map, conveniently stored in a plastic pocket on the back cover. The format is designed with practicality in mind; the spiral binding & the colour coding makes it easy to keep the book open where is needed & render orientation fast & easy, ideal for travellers on the go. ...