The Everything Travel Guide to Ireland. From Dublin to Galway and Cork to Donegal - a Complete Guide to the Emerald Isle PDF
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THE EVERYTHING TRAVEL GUIDE TO IRELAND Dear Reader, We are truly grateful for the honor to have put together one of the best, clearest, and most fun travel guides covering the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. We believe the material presented, covering all the best cities, ancient sites, hidden havens, and pastoral domains, will help you put together an unforgettable itinerary. Moreover, the tips, insights, and up-to-date travel information throughout will make you a true Ireland travel expert. For us, Ireland has always had a magnetic draw. It is a nation of raw beauty and extraordinarily gracious people. Having visited routinely and traveled extensively, we have come to know the country on an intimate level that we hope shines through as you peruse each chapter. This text has been written to be more than just a guidebook; we aspire for it to be the perfect resource as you journey through one of the world’s most amazing destinations. “May good luck be with you wherever you go, and your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow.”—Famous Irish Blessing Happy Travels, Welcome to the EVERYTHING® Series! These handy, accessible books give you all you need to tackle a difficult project, gain a new hobby, or even brush up on something you learned back in school but have since forgotten. You can choose to read from cover to cover or just pick out information from our four useful boxes. Alerts Urgent warnings Facts Important snippets of information Essentials Quick handy tips Questions Answers to common questions When you’re done reading, you can finally say you know ® EVERYTHING ! PUBLISHER Karen Cooper DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITIONS AND INNOVATION Paula Munier ® MANAGING EDITOR, EVERYTHING SERIES Lisa Laing COPY CHIEF Casey Ebert ACQUISITIONS EDITOR Lisa Laing DEVELOPMENT EDITOR Brett Palana-Shanahan EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Hillary Thompson ® EVERYTHING SERIES COVER DESIGNER Erin Alexander LAYOUT DESIGNERS Colleen Cunningham, Elisabeth Lariviere, ® Ashley Vierra, Denise Wallace Visit the entire Everything series at www.everything.com THE EVERYTHING TRAVEL GUIDE TO IRELAND From Dublin to Galway and Cork to Donegal—a complete guide to the Emerald Isle Thomas Hollowell and Katie Kelly Bell Copyright © 2010 by F+W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher; exceptions are made for brief excerpts used in published reviews. ® An Everything Series Book. ® ® Everything and everything.com are registered trademarks of F+W Media, Inc. Published by Adams Media, a division of F+W Media, Inc. 57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322 U.S.A. www.adamsmedia.com ISBN 10: 1-60550-167-0 ISBN 13: 978-1-60550-167-3 eISBN: 978-1-60550-670-8 Printed in the United States of America. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available from the publisher. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. —From a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book and Adams Media was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed with initial capital letters. Maps created by Map Resources This book is available at quantity discounts for bulk purchases. For information, please call 1-800-289-0963. This travel guide is dedicated to all those discovering for the first time or rediscovering again the enchanting allure of the Emerald Isle. —TH To David, who knows the way. —KKB Acknowledgments We would like to wholeheartedly thank all of those involved in putting together this extensive guidebook. Thank you to our agent Mr. Bob Diforio for your resourceful and responsive manner, along with your willingness to let us bounce ideas your way. Thank you Ms. Lisa Laing, the Managing Editor of the Everything Series, for your communication and editing prowess throughout the writing process. And, thanks to the team at Adams Media for all your work throughout. Without such astute professionals, quality publications would never materialize. Thanks to my loved ones for their support and reading through the manuscript in its initial stages. —TH Grá mor to my Irish aunties and uncles and Papa Doc for making Ireland my home. —KKB Top Ten Ways to Pass as Irish 1. Wait approximately two minutes before sipping a Guinness, allowing it to settle completely. 2. Before enjoying a refreshing beverage with friendly pubbers, say slainte (pronounced “slawn-cha”), which means “to your health.” 3. Venture to the local pub for some real trad (traditional/folk music) and craic (good times)! 4. Play golf in the rain. In fact, do anything in the rain. 5. Ramble about hill walking, especially on a sunny day. 6. Enjoy every morsel of a full Irish breakfast. 7. Ensure a potato-based food item accompanies every meal. 8. Handle the curvy roads like a racing pro. 9. Quote Joyce, Yeats, or take a risk and go Wilde! 10. Have a good joke and a good story to tell.
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