Ireland Insight Guide

Maps: Ireland; Dublin; Dublin's Suburbs; Around Dublin; dart Rail System; Southern Region; Cork City; Killarney; The Midlands & West; Northern Region; Derry City; Belfast; Ireland: Front flap; Dublin: Back flap; Introduction; The Irish Character. History: Chronology; Ireland's Invaders; The Making of a Nation; Living with Partition; Ireland Today. Essay Features: The Role of the Church; The Youth Explosion; Song and Dance; The Irish Way with Words; Fairies and Folklore; Racing Certainties; The Games People Play; The Serious Business of Drinking; A Fresh Approach to Food. Places: Introduction; Dublin; Day Trips from Dublin; The Southeast; Cork City & Surroundings; The Southwest; The Shannon Region; The Midlands; The Far West; The Northwest; The Northeast; Belfast. Photo Features: Ireland's Architecture; Ireland in the Movies; The Travelling People; The Burren; The Men Who March. Travel Tips: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Eating Out; Nightlife; Late Spots, Dublin; Late Spots, Belfast; Culture; Theatre; Music, Art Galleries; Festivals; Calendar of Events; Bloomsday; Outdoor Attractions; Relics; Beauty Spots; Shopping; What to Buy; Shopping Hours; Spectator Sports; Golf; Angling; Adventure Sports; Birdwatching; Hill walking, climbing; Further Reading.