<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b><i>Lonely Planet Ireland</i></b> is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and 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 <i>Lonely Planet Ireland</i> Travel Guide:</b> </p><ul><li><b>Full-colour </b>maps and images throughout </li><li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests</li><li><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li><li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> <b>-</b> hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices</li><li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li><li><b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including</li><li>customs, history, art, literature, music, landscapes, sports, food and drink </li><li><b>Free, convenient pull-out Dublin map</b> (included in print version), plus over 86 colour maps</li><li><b>Covers</b> 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><i>Lonely Planet Ireland</i></b> <b>,</b> our most comprehensive guide to Ireland, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.</p><ul><li>Looking for just the highlights of Ireland? Check out <b><i>Lonely Planet Discover Ireland</i></b> guide, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.</li><li>Looking for a guide focused on Dublin? Check out <b><i>Lonely Planet Dublin</i></b> guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has<i></i>to offer. </li></ul><p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet. </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.</p>