Ireland

The Emerald Isle offers a wealth of ancient mysteries, historic castles, churches and monuments, a vibrant music, literary, theatre and arts scene and often haunting natural beauty. Stroll the streets of Dublin and see the elegant 18th-century Georgian houses and squares. Literature lovers will find dozens of reasons to visit Ireland - must-see stops include the Dublin Writers Museum, Yeats' grave in the shadow of awesome Ben Bulben and Lady Gregory's Coole Park. Nature lovers may want to include the Giant's Causeway, a natural phenomenon of some 38,000 basalt columns that appear to be stepping stones out to the sea and the Cliffs of Moher that drop precipitously to the crashing Atlantic. From Scenic rural landscapes to ruggedly beautiful coastlines, Ireland presents a different face to travellers at every turn.;This handy, pocket-sized volume features information on over 100 Irish destinations, with numerous colour photographs and insider tips for adventurous travellers.