The Rough Guide to Ireland 8 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) | 
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Publisher: Rough Guides
Category: Book
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 280009
Media: Paperback
Edition: 8th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 711
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 1843536145
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.1504824
EAN: 9781843536147
ASIN: 1843536145
Publication Date: August 21, 2006
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Condition: Never been read - in perfect condition! Never opened, never used. Brand new!
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Product Description
Explore every corner of this beautiful island (North & South) with the revised eigth edition of The Rough Guide to Ireland. The 24-page, full-colour introduction will inspire you on where to go and what to see, from the spectacular scenary of the west coast and the strange geometry of the Giant''s Causeway to the wild Aran Islands and lively bars of Dublin City. In addition, there are three, full-colour, 4-page inserts: ''Irish Music'', ''Under-rated Cuisine'' and ''Lively Festivals''. The guide includes listings for all the very best hotels and restaurants, plus information on all the top bars, shops and the best places to hear traditional Irish Music. The guide takes a detailed look at Ireland''s history and culture with details on everything from the megalithic remains at Bru na Boinne to how to play the uilleann pipes. The guide comes complete with maps and plans for the whole island.
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 Totally disappointed November 6, 2008
Read the other reviews and was very excited, but I thought this turned out to be one of the worst guidebooks I've ever purchased. If you're going to hit absolutely every city in Ireland, then maybe it's okay, but really who's going to do that? I thought it needed more detail on things like food and hotel recommendations. There aren't any good maps, even of the city centers. It's almost completely black and white, with very few pictures. The pricing codes are difficult to understand and therefore completely unhelpful. Pretty bummed about this book.
 Kenmare Unveiled May 9, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am traveling to Ireland soon, and found myself in need of a Rough Guide-- because no one else does it better. So far its been instrumental in planning my trip: from arrival in the Southern port cities to a trip around the Ring of Kerry to our planned stay in Dublin, its the starting point in accounting for lodging, restaurants, and activities. No guide can encapsulate the entire country they're "guiding" you through, but the very best give you a great sense of where and how to begin engaging with the country or countries in question and the Rough Guide typically does this with aplomb. I'm also headed to Britain on this trip too, and trust-- I've got the Rough Guide for Britain, too. Laurence West
All you need to get around Ireland February 23, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I used this book for a 10-day driving trip around Ireland with my mom. My mom had brought Frommer's and Fodor's guide books, and we kept coming back to the Rough Guide. I'd used my first Rough Guide in Ecuador and loved it. What I love is that they cover everything, not just the tourist traps that the "mainstream" guide books do. The book's recommendations are right on and they have information on even the most out-of-the-way places. The book's best suggestion was climbing Mount Errigal - quite a hike, but so worth it.
Even the maps in the book are excellent. We ended up using the Rough Guide maps combined with a tourist map we got at the aiport for a large-scale view of the country. The Michelin driving map we brought ended up being too complicated to use.
After several great experiences with them, Rough Guides are now my guide book of choice. You won't be disappointed with this one!
 Helpful guide February 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the first Rough Guide I've purchased, and I'll be looking for more in the series. I like the way the guide is structured, by county and town/smaller area, with attractions described in detail enough for a reader to decide whether or not to see them.
Always a great guide June 7, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This was the 3rd "Rough Guide" I've used, and in my opinion they are the best resources for travel to new countries. They not only cover the "standard" areas and sites in detail - including a good range of lodging and dining options - but also take you off the beaten track, exposing nice gems not covered in other books.
If you like to really EXPLORE a country, rather than find the next good shopping area or find the most economical place to sleep, this book and ALL of the "Rough Guides" are for you!
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