Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Ireland.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from tapping your toes to trad music in Dublin's world-famous Temple Bar to hiking the trails that traverse the spine of the Wicklow Mountains, and taking a surf lesson on Tramore Beach.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Ireland Travel Guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Ireland and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and explore haunting Glendalough, see the dramatic beauty of the Skelligs, visit the Rock of Cashel
• Special features on Irish trad music, Cork dining guide, Mourne Mountain cycling tour
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Irish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Dublin
• Covers Dublin, Wicklow & Kildare, Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Limerick & Tipperary, Clare, Galway, Mayo & Sligo, Donegal, The Midlands, Meath, Lough, Monaghan & Cavan, Belfast, Down & Armagh, Derry & Antrim, Fermanagh & Tyrone

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Ireland.

Lonely Planet's Ireland is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Drive the Ring of Kerry, enjoy a pint in a traditional pub and marvel at the otherworldly Burren; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Ireland Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughout
Language - essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers Dublin, Counties Wicklow and Kildare, Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow and Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary, Clare, Galway, Mayo and Sligo, County Donegal, the Midlands, Belfast, Down and Armagh, Londonderry and Antrim, Fermanagh and Tyrone

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