1 comments about W.B. Yeats: Images of Ireland.

1. Recently stopping at Shannon Duty-free, I found this beautiful
   book. The words of Yeats and the photos of Le Garsmeur combine
   to transport you to another time, another place...and where else
   would you rather be than exploring that Emerald Isle with its
   famous bard? Turn off the TV; put some Irish music on the stereo;
   pour a glass of red wine and sail away. I guarantee you'll be
   planning another trip to Ireland after this experience.

No comments about A Literary Guide to Dublin.

1 comments about Stones of Aran: Labyrinth (Stones of Aran).

1. this wonderfully rich book and its companion volume (Pilgrimage) densely cover so many fascinating aspects of the aran islands with a sensitive and philosophical approach, from it's geology and botany to its architecture, mythology, history and folklore.
   Highly recommended for those who savor reading!

No comments about Central and Southern Scotland (Collins Great Britain & Ireland Road Map).

No comments about Walking Along the Border.

No comments about Dublin Travel Pack, 4th (Globetrotter Travel Packs).

No comments about Inishmurray - an Irish Monastic & Pilgrimage Lands: Archaeological Survey and Excavations.

2 comments about Special Places to Stay Ireland, 4th.

1. When my boyfriend and I planned our first-ever trip to Ireland, we used this book to the max. If you want the real Irish experience, B&Bs are the way to go. We ate well, slept even better, and met some great homemakers along the way. Since Ireland most likely boasts the greatest number of B&Bs per square mile, it is doubly important to research the "where" before venturing forth. While each B&B is unique in its own way, some are more suited to your needs and tastes than others. Every single bed & breakfast that we stayed in was recommended by this book and exactly as described! The email addresses and websites listed give you direct access to the people you want to contact most regarding your stay. Each home (from a Dublin townhouse, to an 1800-farmhouse, to a castle overlooking a lake) that is listed is exquisite and the anecdotal descriptions are extremely fun to read. We had a ball! Furthermore, the simple directions to each B&B helped a great deal, especially since we were driving. Incidentally, I'd purchase this book along with another general travel guide to take along on your journey. Bon voyage!



2. This is the third of the Sawday "Places to Stay" travel guides that we have purchased and it is excellent as were his guides to France and Spain. Great information, descriptions and directions. These guys do their homework and find exceptional places to stay, many of them very affordable in price.

1 comments about Ireland (Ordnance Survey/AA Leisure Guides).

1. Ireland (The AA Leisure Guide) is a helpful--and perhaps essential--book to have in your car as you drive around Ireland. This book is lavishly illustrated with color photos, and includes many helpful maps.
   
   This guidebook begins with a series of articles covering the history, landscape, and culture of Ireland. But, where it really shines is its gazetteer. The bulk of this book is an alphabetical list of the major towns and cities of Ireland, with great historical notes and trivia to make your tour more interesting.
   
   In addition, you can choose among their ten different scenic driving tours, from "A Spectacular Sea Drive," to "Into Joyce's Country," to "Burren Landscapes." There's a fun self-guided tour for everyone, in every part of Ireland.
   
   If you'd rather see the Irish landscape up close, this book also offers 15 different walking tours. Follow a twisty little lane and enjoy magnificent sea views in Donegal, or hike along a forest track to enjoy the lakes and cascading waterfalls of Glendalough. These tours range from 1 1/2 hours to 4 hours for the average person, and are wonderful for enjoying the real Ireland.
   
   Doing my usual spot-check for important sites, this guidebook correctly describes Kylemore Abbey as being "in an enchanted setting," and includes historical sites in Limerick. This book also mentions the over 20 stone circles at Lough Gur, and describes Bunratty Castle as "meticulously restored and wonderfully furnished." I agree with all of these points; the editors did an excellent job.
   
   Although this book won't tell you where to eat or sleep, or advise you about hours and admission fees to major attractions, it's a perfect book to consult as you drive and see areas of Ireland that the tour buses miss. The gazetteer covers both Ireland and Northern Ireland, so it's useful no matter where you are in the Emerald Isle. This guidebook is a very smart purchase when you're planning your vacation, and you'll be glad to have it with you as you tour Ireland by car. It's the kind of book that makes every day more interesting, as you discover Ireland's back roads and hidden treasures.
   --reviewed by Eibhlin Morey, editor, "All Info About Ireland"

No comments about The Islands of Ireland.