<P><I>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</I></P><P><B>Lonely Planet 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. Get to the heart of Ireland and begin your journey now!</P><P><B>Inside Lonely Planet's Ireland Travel Guide:</B></P><UL> <LI><B>Full-colour </B>maps and images throughout <LI><B>Highlights and itineraries</B> show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests <LI><B>Insider tips</B> save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <LI><B>Essential info at your fingertips</B> - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices <LI><B>Honest reviews for all budgets</B> - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <LI><B>Cultural insights</B> give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including <LI>customs, history, art, literature, music, landscapes, sports, food and drink <LI><B>Free, convenient pull-out Dublin map</B> (included in print version), plus over 80 colour maps <LI><B>Coverage</B> of Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Kildare, Limerick, Clare, Galway, Sligo, Donegal, The Midlands, Louth, Belfast, Armagh, Derry, and more</LI></UL><P><B>The Perfect Choice: </B><B>Lonely Planet Ireland,</B> our most comprehensive guide to Ireland, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.</P><UL> <LI>Looking for just the highlights? Check out <B>Lonely Planet's Discover Ireland</B> guide, a photo-rich guide focused on the most popular sights Ireland has to offer. <LI>Looking for a guide focused on Dublin? Check out <B>Lonely Planet's Dublin</B> guide for a comprehensive look at what the city has to offer.</LI></UL><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>