Lonely Planet Discover Ireland

<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b>Lonely Planet's Discover Ireland</b> is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Slurp oysters and clap your hands to spirited fiddle music in a lively Galway pub, explore medieval castles in Dublin and beyond, or set off amid vibrant green hills toward Atlantic coastal trails; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Ireland and begin your journey now! </p><p><b>Inside Lonely Planet's Discover Ireland:</b> </p> <b>Full-colour </b>maps and images throughout <b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests <b>Insider tips</b> save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices <b>Honest reviews</b> <b>for all budgets</b> - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <b>Cultural insights </b>give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, music, politics, landscapes, sports, food and drink <b>Free, convenient pull-out Dublin map</b> (included in print version) , plus over 55 colour maps <b>Coverage</b> of Dublin, Wicklow, Eastern Ireland, Kilkenny, The Southeast, Cork, Ring of Kerry, Galway, Clare, Western Ireland, Sligo, Donegal, Belfast, Derry, Antrim Coast, and more <p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely Planet's Discover Ireland,</b> our easy-to-use guide, is perfect for travellers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring and colourful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best. </p> Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's Ireland</b> guide. Looking for a guide for Dublin? Check out<b> Lonely Planet's Dublin</b> guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer. <p><b>Authors: </b>Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Fionn Davenport, Catherine Le Nevez, Josephine Quintero, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, and Neil Wilson </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet:</b> Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. </p><p><i>TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category</i> </p><p><i>'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' -The New York Times</i> </p><p><i>'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -Fairfax Media (Australia) </i></p>