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
- 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
- Cosmopolitan Dublin, hot-and-happening Belfast, and intriguing medieval villages
- The Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl
- 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
- 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, 5th Edition helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes:
- Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn't miss--and what you can skip
- The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
- Lots of detailed maps
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.
