Ireland

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Lonely Planet Irelandis 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. Get to the heart of Ireland and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Ireland Travel Guide:

• Full-colourmaps and images throughout
• Highlights and itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviews for all budgetsincluding eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, music, landscapes, sports, food, drink, and more
• Free, convenient pull-out Dublin map(included in print version), plus over 60 colour neighbourhood maps
• Useful features- includingWalking Tours, Month-by-Month(annual festival calendar), andWhat's New
• Coverageof Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Kildare, Limerick, Clare, Galway, Sligo, Donegal, The Midlands, Louth, Belfast, Armagh, Derry, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Ireland,our most comprehensive guide to Ireland, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

• Looking for just the highlights of Ireland? Check outLonely Planet's Discover Ireland,a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.
• Looking for a guide focused on Dublin? Check outLonely Planet's Dublinguide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer, orLonely Planet's Dublin Encounter,a guide to the city's most popular attractions.

Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Fionn Davenport, Catherine Le Nevez, Etain O'Carroll, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, and Neil Wilson.

About Lonely Planet: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.

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

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