Ireland in the Thomas Cook Driving Guides series; comprising a range of guides dedicated to exploring a selection of the best car tours & drives in Britain, Europe, Australasia & North America. The guides are designed to provide readers with a flexible reference source to explore the region or country by car; taking in the best local attractions & things to do & see. Recommended driving tours are linked with local sights for each chapter & total driving time is indicated clearly. An introductory section gives an overview of the destination with details of the place & its people, history, art & architecture, culture, geography & food & drink. Each chapter is divided into a touring area which is rated in categories such as architecture, entertainment & children to allow readers to plan a drive accordingly. Individual chapters give an outline of the region & provide practical guidance on getting there & around. A dedicated ...

Driving Map of Ireland at 1:450, 000 from OSI, the Ordnance Survey of Irel&, presenting the whole island (Eire & Northern Ireland) with enlargements showing in greater detail road access & main routes in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway & Belfast. Road network is presented on a plain base with no topographic shading or colouring. Motorways indicate toll sections & clearly show junction numbers. Third class local roads are included & driving distances are marked on national & regional routes. Railway lines are shown with stations & local airports are marked. The map has no geographical coordinates. The index is next to the map. Enlargements present in greater detail road access & main routes in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway & Belfast. Also provided is a distance table.PLEASE NOTE: the same presentation of the road network but in addition with scenic routes & places of interest is provided by OSI ...

Ireland at 1:450, 000 from OSI, the Ordnance Survey of Irel&, presenting the whole island (Eire & Northern Ireland) in a choice of three different versions with the same base map enhanced by different additional information: The base map shows the road & rail networks, with place names in their traditional English versions, plus the Irish names where appropriate (Cork/ Corcaigh, Limerick/ Luimneach, etc). Also marked are county boundaries. The three versions then have: Driving Map: has a plain white base for clearer presentation of the road network & the driving distances shown national & regional routes. Rivers & lakes are shown but beyond it there is no topographic information on mountains, national parks, etc. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. Touring Map (this title):

Includes:: in addition names of mountain ranges & peaks or spot heights to indicate the topography. Road network shows scenic roads & a range of symbols highlight campsites, youth hostels, golf courses (indicating 9 or 18 holes), nature reserves, race courses, etc. Enlargements at 1:120, 000 show in greater detail road access to Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway & Belfast. The map also has a distance table. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. Leisure Map: has a similar base to the Driving Map (i.e. no topography) & no scenic routes, but provides more prominent & more extensive symbols highlighting leisure facilities: campsites, youth hostels, golf courses (indicating 9 or 18 holes), nature reserves, race courses, marinas & moorings, beaches, etc. The map also shows selected long-distance footpaths & cycle routes. No index is provided.

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Ireland East in a series of four road maps at 1:250, 000 covering both the Republic of Ireland & Northern Irel&, with detailed road classification, altitude colouring & tourist information, published by OSI, the Ordnance Survey of Irel&, with the northern sheet produced in cooperation with the Ordnance Survey of Northern Irel&. Topography of the island is shown by altitude colouring, with additional spot heights & names of mountain or hill ranges & other geographical features. Additional graphics show different types of woodlands. Road network shows six grades of roads; gradients for steep roads are indicated only in Northern Irel&. Railway lines are shown with stations.A range of symbols highlights camping & caravan sites, nature reserves, National Trust & An Taisce properties or l&, gold courses (indicating the number of holes), historical sites, etc. The maps have 10-km Irish national grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at 10’ intervals. No index is provided ...

Ireland in the Essential Guide Series from the AA exploring the best places to see & things to do in a range of popular destinations. Each illustrated, pocket-sized guide is divided into five sections
- the essence of the area, planning your trip, the best places to see, best things to do & an exploration of notable highlights, organised by area. An introductory chapter profiles each destination &

Includes:: notes on local cuisine & recommendations for short breaks. A planning section advises on pre-trip preparations & getting there & around as well as outlining useful language tips & what


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Explore Ireland is part of a br&-new series & is the ideal pocket companion for your trip. With its unique mix of jaw-dropping landscapes, lively cities, friendly people & buzzing nightlife, it`s hard to beat a trip to Irel&. Here is a full-colour guide containing 16 easy-to-follow routes around the country, from historic Dublin & the Celtic romance of the Rock of Cashel to the stunning landscapes of the Ring of Kerry. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to Ireland`s exciting cuisine, fantastic shopping, entertainment & outdoor activities & key historical dates. H&-picked places to eat & drink are highlighted in each tour & in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, & evocative photography captures the essence of this alluring gem of a country. ...

Take to the open road with Back Roads Ireland & discover 25 leisurely drives through the country`s beautiful villages & stunning ...

Ireland in The ‘ Back Roads’ series from Eyewitness; comprising a range of touring guides concentrating on driving off the beaten track & away from main roads. Each title in the series

Includes:: 25 driving tours, ranging from 1 to 5 days, which take drivers deep into the heart of remote countryside, taking in beautiful villages, picturesque landscapes, authentic restaurants & a range of small hotels. Each itinerary

Includes:: a guided walk through a historic town or unspoilt countryside, in addition to a range of activities & tips on buying local crafts & produce. Postcodes are also listed for use with in-car sat-nav & there is detailed advice on the rules of the road, clear driving instructions & overview maps that are designed to be useful & informative to the driver. Each drive

Includes:: a ‘plan your drive’ section providing comprehensive information on the route & day trip options. A series of listings indicates activities in the local area, places where to eat & drink & where to stay. There are also colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region.





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Ireland in the Eyewitness guide series from Dorling Kindersley; lavishly illustrated & particularly concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the chosen destination & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

Ireland in the Eyewitness guide series from Dorling Kindersley; lavishly illustrated & particularly concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the chosen destination & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...