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All the magic of the Emerald Isle in one indispensable guide! Undulating hills, weathered castles, green pastures, rollicking local pubs-now you can experience the best of Ireland with this easy-to-use travel planner. Whether you want to do a village-to-village pub crawl or discover your Gaelic roots,
Ireland For Dummies shows you the beauty of this mystical land and introduces the friendly folk who make it such a pleasure to visit. Both seasoned and novice travelers can make the most of this lovely country armed with information on:
- Scenic driving tours that capture the best of Ireland's picturesque countryside
- Unforgettable places to visit and stay-from quaint bed & breakfasts to affordable medieval castles
- The best pubs in both cities and small towns
- Tips on shopping for woolens, china, and Waterford crystal
- The most popular destinations: Dublin, County Cork, County Galway, County Kerry, and the Dingle Peninsula
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Synopsis
All the magic of the Emerald Isle is packed into one indispensable guide. From undulating hills to weathered castles, green pastures, to rollicking local pubs--now every traveler can experience the best of Ireland with this easy-to-use travel planner.
Synopsis
Your insider's guide to the best places and prices
Explore the Emerald Isle in style From Dublin and Galway to the Blarney Stone and the Ring of Kerry, Ireland is a magical place. But how do you plan the perfect Irish vacation? Relax! This easy-to-understand guide is just what you need for an unforgettable trip.
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About the Author
About the Authors Sinead O'Brien is the editor of America Online's Digital City San Francisco. David G. Allan is currently living in San Francisco and writing Scotland For Dummies, due out in 2001, as well as editing the news Web site WorkingForChange.org.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
PART I: Getting Started.
Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Ireland.
Chapter 2: Planning Your Trip to Ireland.
Chapter 3: Deciding on an Itinerary.
Chapter 4: Planning Your Budget.
Chapter 5: Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.
Chapter 6: Getting to Ireland.
PART II: Ironing Out the Details.
Chapter 7: Getting around Ireland.
Chapter 8: Booking Your Accommodations.
Chapter 9: Money Matters.
Chapter 10: Tying Up Loose Ends: Last-Minute Details to Keep in Mind.
PART III: Dublin and the East Coast.
Chapter 11: Dublin.
Chapter 12: Easy Trips North of Dublin: Counties Meath and Louth.
Chapter 13: Easy Trips South of Dublin: Counties Wicklow and Kildare.
Chapter 14: The Southeast: Counties Wexford, Waterford, Tipperary, and Kilkenny.
PART IV: The South.
Chapter 15: County Cork.
Chapter 16: County Kerry.
PART V: The West and Northwest.
Chapter 17: Counties Limerick and Clare.
Chapter 18: County Galway and Galway City.
Chapter 19: Counties Mayo and Sligo.
Chapter 20: County Donegal.
PART VI: Northern Ireland.
Chapter 21: Counties Derry, Fermanagh, and Tyrone.
Chapter 22: Belfast and County Antrim.
Chapter 23: Counties Down and Armagh.
PART VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 24: The Top Ten Highlights of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Chapter 25: Shopping! Great Irish Buys and Ten Tips on Buying Them.
Appendix: Quick Concierge.
Worksheets.
Index.
Book Registration Information.