Ireland for Dummies

Relatively tiny Ireland (32,600 sq. miles) packs great attractions into a small area. This book helps to pack a lot of diverse experiences into your trip.

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Relatively tiny Ireland (32,600 sq. miles) packs great attractions into a small area. You can pack a lot of diverse experiences into your trip with this book as your guide. Climb the cliffs. Kiss the blarney stone. Have a bowl of Irish stew and a pint of Guinness in a local pub. Pay homage to literary giants W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, or Frank McCourt. Play championship golf courses.Whether you're a book lover or a golf nut...a history buff or a Celtic music fan...a full-fledged adventurer or a laid-back sight-seer, you'll find plenty to enjoy in this guide that gives you the scoop on: historic sights, including the 5,000 year old Newgrange Tomb, the burial mounds at Knowth, the storied Hill of Tara, ancient seat of the Irish high kings, and Glendalough, a monastic community founded in the sixth century. It presents gorgeous natural wonders, including the sheer Cliffs of Moher and Slieve League cliffs; the rocky, wildflower-studded Burren; the beautiful Aran Islands; the wild landscape of Connemara; and more.It takes you through: cosmopolitan Dublin, hot-and-happening Belfast, and intriguing medieval villages and the Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl.
It helps you: strolling through Powerscourt Garden or touring the Waterford Crystal Factory; exploring Killarney National Park on horseback, on a bike, or on foot; driving the Ring of Kerry with its seascapes, cliffs, and spectacular mountain views or the Dingle Peninsula with its patchwork of farms, plus sandy beaches, craggy cliffs, and more seascapes; staying in an ancient but luxurious castle or a comfortable B & B overlooking a working dairy farm; and, dining on diverse cuisines, ranging from Italian to Mediterranean to fusion and from meat-and-potatoes to sushi; enjoying great pub food at a local haunt or feasting at a medieval banquet in an authentic castle.Like every For Dummies travel guide, "Ireland For Dummies, 4th Edition" helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes: down-to-earth trip-planning advice; info on the best ships for every budget; tips on sightseeing at ports of call; and, handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages. No, this book can't tell you where to find a leprechaun, but if you're looking for other Irish sites, attractions or adventures, you're in luck with this guide.