Frommer's Ireland

by Yvonne Gordon

Overview

An indispensable guide, Frommer’s Ireland is a comprehensive and photo-filled look at one of the world’s most beloved destinations. Written by leading Emerald Isle expert Yvonne Gordon, it takes you to many places only locals know, along with giving tips and tricks for seeing the iconic sights…without having to hassle with crowds.
Frommer’s Ireland is:
• Completely updated printed in large, easy-to-read type
• Packed with colorful photos and helpful maps, including a full-color fold-out map
• Precise about pricing, with Euro and British Pound (for Northern Ireland) amounts listed for every attraction, restaurant, hotel, nightspot and shop in the guide—so there aren’t any nasty surprises
• Insightful about the culture and history of Ireland, so you’ll better understand the places you visit
• Also filled with no-holds-barred reviews, which will introduce you to the country’s most authentic lodgings (hotels, B&B’s, castles), eateries, museums, historic and nature sights
• Savvy about saving money, with tips that work for everyone from luxury-seekers to backpackers
• Mindful that your vacation time is limited, the book includes smart strategies for trips of differing lengths and for travelers with varying interests

About Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781628875096
Publisher:	FrommerMedia
Publication date:	08/23/2022
Series:	Complete Guide
Edition description:	29th ed.
Pages:	602
Sales rank:	252,250
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Yvonne Gordon is an award-winning travel writer who writes about Ireland for publications around the globe, including the Washington Post, AFAR.com, BBC Travel, the Guardian, Cara magazine, and Hemispheres magazine. 

Her awards include Irish Travel Writer of the Year. She is from Dublin and spends as much time as possible exploring Ireland north and south, hiking coastal and mountain trails, learning about traditions, hearing local stories, and finding atmospheric places to stay.

Table of Contents

1 The Best of Ireland 1

2 Suggested Ireland Itineraries 22

The Regions in Brief 23

The Best of Ireland in 1 Week 26

The Best of Ireland in 2 Weeks 30

Ireland for Free or Dirt Cheap 32

The Best of Ireland for Families 37

Exploring Ancient Ireland 40

Ireland Off the Beaten Path 43

3 Ireland in Context 46

4 Dublin 79

Essentials 80

Getting Around 89

Fast Facts: Dublin 91

Exploring Dublin 92

Where to Stay in Dublin 124

Where to Eat in Dublin 138

Shopping 153

Sports & Outdoor Pursuits 161

Spectator Sports 163

Dublin After Dark 163

5 Day Trips from Dublin 173

Essentials 174

North of Dublin: Counties Meath & Louth 176

West of Dublin: County Kildare 187

South of Dublin: Counties Wicklow & Carlow 195

6 The Southeast 207

Essentials 208

County Waterford 211

County Wexford 223

County Kilkenny 235

7 County Cork 244

Essentials 245

Cork City 246

Day Trips to East Cork 263

Kinsale 268

West Cork 277

8 County Kerry 289

Essentials 290

The Ring of Kerry 292

Tralee 326

The Dingle Peninsula 329

9 The Burren & Beyond: Clare, Limerick & Tipperary 342

Essentials 343

County Clare 344

County Limerick 360

County Tipperary 368

10 County Galway & Connemara 377

Essentials 378

Galway City 380

Connemara 400

11 The Midlands 413

Essentials 414

Exploring the Midlands 415

Where to Stay in the Midlands 425

Where to Eat in the Midlands 427

12 Counties Mayo & Sligo 431

Essentials 432

County Mayo 433

County Sligo 449

13 Donegal 464

Essentials 465

Donegal Town & Donegal Bay 466

County Donegal 477

The Inishowen Peninsula 483

14 Belfast 490

Essentials 491

Fast Facts: Belfast 492

Exploring Belfast 494

Where to Stay in Belfast 508

Where to Eat in Belfast 513

Shopping 517

Belfast After Dark 518

15 Day Trips from Belfast 521

Essentials 522

The Causeway Coast 523

The Ards Peninsula & Mourne Mountains 534

County Armagh 545

16 Derry & The Lakelands 551

Essentials 552

Derry City 553

Day Trips to the Sperrin Mountains 564

The Fermanagh Lakelands 567

17 Planning Your Trip to Ireland 576

Index 592