Ireland in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Ireland at 1:300, 000 on an indexed road map with topographic & tourist information, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. The map, published by Rough Guides with cartography from the highly acclaimed World Mapping Project by the German publishers Reise Know-How, is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides the island north/south with a generous overlap & Dublin included on both sides. Altitude colouring with contours & spot heights presents the topography. Road network

Includes:: local tracks & indicates driving distances (in kilometres) on main & secondary routes. Railway lines, ferry routes & local airports are included. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the counties. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted & a range of symbols mark various places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 20

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Ireland in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Ireland Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced
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Ireland confronts the seas about her with dramatic diversity; the spume-sprayed cliffs of Clare, the bony, probing fingers of Kerry, the seaward tumble of the Mourne & Wicklow mountains, scatters of islands, deep fjords, the smothering dunes of Wexford, & thousands of miles of white or golden sands. Inner Ireland`s appeal is quite as real: the dark pastel colours of the bog, haughty houses in pampered demesnes, long thin villages with their spired churches, Georgian Dublin, solitary glories like the Rock of Cashel, or the ruins of the seven churches in the wild green mountain gash of Glendalough. BRENDAN LEHANE vividly illuminates all these. He brings us to the thrones of ancient kings, to the high, lonely haunts of peregrine & buzzard, to tumbledown castles & abbeys mellow & mouldering in their ivy shrouds. He shows us the Irish people embattled, in love, story-telling, worshipping, joking, starving, abandoning their country in despair. We meet pillaging Vikings, conquering Anglo-Normans, l&-grabbing Tudors. We follow in the tracks of Joyce, Wilde, Parnell, Swift, De Valera, Tone, Cromwell, O` Connell, Wellington, Yeats, St Patrick
- a motley cast-list of heroes & villains, historic & legendary. With good reason Eric Newby wrote of the first edition All Ireland is in this book. BRENDAN LEHANE is a writer & journalist whose family has roots in East Cork.
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This fourth edition of Joseph Coohill`s best-selling book has been fully updated to include the latest political, economic, & social developments in Irel&. Starting with the first prehistoric inhabitants of the isl&, ” Ireland” takes readers right up to the present day through the Great Famine, Home Rule, the Good Friday Agreement, & the economic struggles of the 21st century, covering the major events that have shaped the country. Clear & lucid, Coohill`s writing paints an engaging picture of a people for whom history is a key part of present-day reality. Highly accessible, yet demonstrating a sophisticated level of analysis, this book provides a valuable resource to students & all those wishing to acquaint themselves further with the complex identity of the Irish people. ...

All you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app & e Book. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this Insight Guides book is all you need to plan your trip & experience the best of Irel&, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Giants Cause way & hidden cultural gems like the Aran Islands.· Insight Guide Ireland is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Titanic Belfast, to discovering the Irish Beaches· In-depth on history & culture: enjoy special features on Belfast`s Turbulent History & Irelands top walks, all written by local experts·

Includes:: innovative, unique extras to keep youup-to-date when you`re on the move
- this guide comes with a free e Book, & an app that highlights top attractions & regional information & is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop & local event listings· Invaluable maps, travel tips & practical information ensure effortless planning, & encourage venturing off the beaten track· Inspirational colour photography throughout
- Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books· Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience



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This third edition of Joseph Coohill's bestselling book has been fully updated to include the St Andrews Agreement & the decommissioning of IRA weapons. Starting with the first prehistoric inhabitants of the isl&, the book takes us right up to the present day, covering the Great Famine, Home Rule, the Good Friday Agreement, & beyond. Clear & lucid, Coohill's writing paints an engaging picture of a people for whom history is a key part of present-day reality. Reviewing differing historical interpretations, Coohill allows the reader to come to their own conclusions. Highly accessible, yet demonstrating a sophisticated level of analysis, this book will continue to provide a valuable resource to tourists, students & all those wishing to acquaint themselves further with the complex identity of the Irish people. ...

The Michelin National road map of Ireland at 1:400, 000 scale is ideal for trip & route planning & touring. The map gives comprehensive coverage of national road networks showing all major motorways, dual carriageways, national & regional main roads & some smaller local roads. Also shows unsurfaced roads & tracks, footpaths & waymarked footpaths/bridleways. A grid showing latitude & longitude divides the map. Road obstacles & features including roundabouts, high passes, steep gradients, difficult road sections, toll sections & weight limits are indicated. Note: Some major roads in Ireland may be reclassified in 2008. Distances between locations are marked along roads, with total distance & several intermediate distances shown. A quick-reference chart of distances between major locations is also included, in miles & kilometres. The map also

Includes:: a grid-referenced index of principal place names. Clear, easy-to read cartography shows roads in reds, yellows & white with black outlines. Major topography is indicated with relief shading. Woodland & forest is marked with green shading, & built-up urban areas are highlighted in salmon pink. Airports, ferries & railways are also marked. National boundaries & administrative divisions are marked. Plenty of tourist information is given: Principal sights covered in the Michelin Green Guide are marked, as are locations with entries in the Michelin Red Guide. Symbols denote sights of interest such as historic houses & castles, ruins & prehistoric monuments. National forests & parks, scenic driving routes & viewpoints & panoramas are also shown. Recreation & leisure facilities such as golf courses, racetracks & even zoos are denoted, as are youth hostels Also

Includes:: a quick reference panel giving national driving regulations, including speed limits, equipment requirements (e.g. bulb kits, warning triangles) & seatbelt rules, for both the UK & ROI. Town plans & regional enlargements:- Dublin & environs at 1:120, 000- Belfast & environs at 1:120, 000



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Ireland in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...