The Rough Guide to Ireland 8

by Gray, Paul; Wallis, Geoff; Rough Guides

• ISBN13: 9781843536147
• ISBN10: 1843536145
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-21
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Rough Guide to Ireland. The 24-page, full-colour introduction will inspire you on where to go and what to see, from the spectacular scenery of the west coast and the strange geometry of the Giant's Causeway to the wild Aran Islands and lively bars of Dublin City. In addition, there are three, full-colour, 4-page inserts: 'Irish Music', 'Cuisine' and 'Lively Festivals'. The guide includes listings for all the top hotels and restaurants, plus new 'authors' picks' to highlight the very best options. The guide takes a detailed look at Ireland's fascinating history and culture with covering everything from the megalithic remains at Bru na Boinne to how to play the uilleann pipes. The guide comes complete with maps and plans for the whole island.

Table of Contents

Colour section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 6
Things not to miss	p. 15
Basics	p. 25
Getting there	p. 27
Red tape	p. 33
Information	p. 34
Insurance	p. 34
Costs, money and banks	p. 35
Getting around	p. 37
Accommodation	p. 43
Communications	p. 47
The media	p. 48
Opening hours and holidays	p. 49
Festivals and events	p. 50
Sport	p. 52
Outdoor activities	p. 53
Crime and personal safety	p. 55
Culture and etiquette	p. 56
Travellers with disabilities	p. 57
Directory	p. 58
Guide	p. 59
Dublin	p. 61
Around Dublin: Wicklow, Kildare and Meath	p. 127
Louth, Monaghan and Cavan	p. 169
The Midlands: Westmeath, Longford, Offaly and Laois	p. 191
Kilkenny, Carlow and Wexford	p. 211
Tipperary and Waterford	p. 235
Cork	p. 261
Kerry	p. 303
Limerick and Clare	p. 339
Galway and Mayo	p. 375
Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon	p. 433
Donegal	p. 465
Belfast	p. 511
Antrim and Derry	p. 541
Down and Armagh	p. 581
Tyrone and Fermanagh	p. 621
Contexts	p. 645
History	p. 647
Traditional music	p. 666
Books and maps	p. 671
Language	p. 681
Travel store	p. 689
Small print & Index	p. 697
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