Table of Contents
Ireland 5
Ireland's Top Destinations 11
Planning Your Trip 18
Travel Smart 27
Republic of Ireland 30
Dublin 36
Dun Laoghaire 130
Howth 134
Near Dublin 140
Boyne Valley 140
Trim 150
Glendalough & the Wicklow Mountains 156
Irish National Stud 162
Kilkenny & the Rock of Cashel 165
Waterford & County Wexford 188
Kinsale & Cobh 208
Kenmare & the Ring of Kerry 235
Dingle Peninsula 268
County Clare & the Burren 320
Galway 345
Aran Islands 363
Westport & Connemara 381
Donegal & the Northwest 402
Northern Ireland 418
Derry 426
Portrush & the Antrim Coast 449
Belfast 469
Bangor 516
Ireland: Past & Present 522
Practicalities 547
Travel Tips 547
Money 551
Sightseeing 556
Sleeping 559
Eating 570
Staying Connected 575
Transportation 578
Resources from Rick Steves 593
Appendix 595
Holidays & Festivals 595
Books & Films 597
Conversions & Climate 600
Packing Checklist 603
Index 604
Map Index 623