Rick Steves Ireland

Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Rick Steves
ISBN: 1641712805
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 689

Book Description
From rustic towns and emerald valleys to lively cities and moss-draped ruins, experience Ireland with the most up-to-date 2021 guide from Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Ireland you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip through Ireland Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Rock of Cashel and the Ring of Kerry to distilleries making whiskey with hundred-year-old recipes How to connect with local culture: Hoist a pint at the corner pub, enjoy traditional fiddle music, and jump into conversations buzzing with brogue Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Guinness Self-guided walking tours of atmospheric neighborhoods and awe-inspiring sights Trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, Irish phrase book, historical overview, and recommended reading Updated to reflect changes that occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic up to the date of publication Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Coverage of Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, County Wexford, Kinsale, Cobh, Kenmare, The Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, County Clare, the Burren, Galway, the Aran Islands, Connemara, County Mayo, Belfast, Portrush, the Antrim Coast, Derry, County Donegal, and much more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Ireland. Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Ireland.

Ireland the Best

Author: John McKenna
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008248819
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The true Irish insider's guide to the very best Ireland has to offer. This fully comprehensive and independent guide to Ireland gives you only the very best recommendations, whatever your budget. Brought to you by the McKennas, who have over 30 years' experience writing and talking about Ireland's amazing food, drink and hospitality. Following the format of Scotland the Best, Scotland's bestselling guide for 25 years. Easy-to-use guide with over 2000 recommendations; * Eat at the best local cafes and regional restaurants * Great advice on where to sleep, from wild camping to boutique hotels * Discover stunning scenery, landscapes and historical highlights * Find the best coastal walks, city strolls and sightseeing spots * Explore the true culture of Ireland and discover local hidden gems Local experts John and Sally McKenna are your personal guides to the very best of Ireland, from the streets of Belfast to the hills of Galway. They have visited, rated and remarked on every entry to help you get the most out of the Emerald Isle.

Let's Go Ireland 13th Edition

Author: Let's Go Inc.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312374563
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 654

Book Description
Offering a comprehensive guide to economical travel in diverse regions of the world, these innovative new versions of the popular handbooks feature an all-new look, sidebars highlighting essential tips and facts, information on a wide range of itineraries, transportation options, off-the-beaten-path adventures, expanded lodging and dining options in every price range, additional nightlife options, enhanced cultural coverage, shopping tips, maps, 3-D topographical maps, regional culinary specialties, cost-cutting tips, and other essentials.

Ireland's Best Walks

Author: Helen Fairbairn
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN: 1848895372
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 231

Book Description
In a country richly endowed with wild mountain ranges, secluded valleys and untamed coastlines, the best natural landscapes can only be explored on foot. Here are over sixty of the greatest one-day walking routes in Ireland, varying from short strolls to full-day treks. Every part of the Republic and Northern Ireland is featured. From rugged peaks and chiselled ridge lines to towering sea cliffs and sheltered loughs, these routes take you past all the country's finest scenery. Many of the routes are hill-walks, with clear descriptions of the country's classic mountain ascents. Even seasoned hillwalkers will find challenging outings. Each walk is illustrated with sketch maps and colour photos and is prefaced with a quick-reference summary and access notes. Route descriptions include clear navigational guidance to keep you on the right track.

How the Irish Saved Civilization

Author: Thomas Cahill
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307755134
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A book in the best tradition of popular history—the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. • The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift! Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he bring Christianity to Ireland, he instilled a sense of literacy and learning that would create the conditions that allowed Ireland to become "the isle of saints and scholars"—and thus preserve Western culture while Europe was being overrun by barbarians. In this entertaining and compelling narrative, Thomas Cahill tells the story of how Europe evolved from the classical age of Rome to the medieval era. Without Ireland, the transition could not have taken place. Not only did Irish monks and scribes maintain the very record of Western civilization -- copying manuscripts of Greek and Latin writers, both pagan and Christian, while libraries and learning on the continent were forever lost—they brought their uniquely Irish world-view to the task. As Cahill delightfully illustrates, so much of the liveliness we associate with medieval culture has its roots in Ireland. When the seeds of culture were replanted on the European continent, it was from Ireland that they were germinated. In the tradition of Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror, How The Irish Saved Civilization reconstructs an era that few know about but which is central to understanding our past and our cultural heritage. But it conveys its knowledge with a winking wit that aptly captures the sensibility of the unsung Irish who relaunched civilization.

The Best Address in Town

Author: Melanie Hayes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781846828478
Category : Dublin (Ireland)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Once Dublin's most exclusive residential street, throughout the eighteenth century Henrietta Street was home to the country's foremost figures from church, military and state. Here, in this elegant setting on the north side of the city, peers rubbed shoulders with property tycoons, clerics consorted with social climbers and celebrated military men mixed with the leading lights of the capital's beau monde, establishing one the principle arenas of elite power in Georgian Ireland. Looking behind the red-brick facades of the once-grand Georgian town houses, this richly illustrated volume focuses on the people who originally populated these spaces, delineating the rich social and architectural history of Henrietta Street during the first fifty years of its existence. Commissioned by Dublin City Council Heritage Office in conjunction with the 14 Henrietta Street museum, by weaving the fascinating and often colourful histories of the original residents around the framework of the buildings, in repopulating the houses with their original occupants and offering a window into the lives carried on within, this book presents a captivating portrait of Dublin?s premier Georgian street, when it was the best address in town.

Lonely Planet Discover Ireland

Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1787019128
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 488

Book Description

Best-Kept Secrets of Ireland

Author: Kevin Eyres
Publisher: Flame Tree Illustrated
ISBN: 9780857750051
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Ireland is a stunning country, with gently rolling hills, moody lakes and abandoned castles. The landscape recalls an ancient past but the vibrant Irish cities and towns speak of a modern state that combines the richness of the past with the diversity of the present day. This gorgeous book presents the multifaceted views of this intriguing land, with beautiful photographs and fascinating accompanying text.

Irish Whiskey: Ireland’s best-known and most-loved whiskeys (Collins Little Books)

Author: Gary Quinn
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008378215
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of Irish whiskey. It includes descriptions of more than 100 Irish whiskeys from the whole island of Ireland. Photographs of key locations and products makes this a very attractive gift. A handy 8-page map of all distilleries featured is included.

The 100 Best Gardens in Ireland

Author: Shirley Lanigan
Publisher: Liberties Press
ISBN: 9781907593161
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The 100 Best Gardens in Ireland takes readers on an informative pictorial tour of some of Ireland's most spectacular gardens. Exploring these gardens' histories, design, flora, and fauna, this book also includes interviews with owners, curators, and gardeners. Replete with full-color illustrations, this is the essential guide to 100 of the greatest and most beautiful gardens across the whole of Ireland.