The unofficial guide to Ireland - Stephen Brewer

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist's Best Friend!" — Chicago Sun–Times "Indispensable" — The New York Times The Unofficial Guide helps you get the most out of your trip to Ireland with frank, no–nonsense advice on: Ireland's most appealing city lodgings, country inns, castle hotels, and bed and breakfasts, thoroughly reviewed and ranked and rated for quality and value The best places to eat and drink, with tips on getting the best deals on meals Detailed itineraries and driving tours of Ireland's most scenic regions, plus dozens of countryside hikes and city walks Candid reviews of Ireland's most beloved sights and attractions, with tips on what to miss and what not to miss Where to hear traditional music, find the best pints, play a round of golf, and shop for Irish crafts Sample Rating Blarney Castle Appeal by age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors Route R617, Blarney, about 8 km (5 miles) northwest of Cork City center; # 021–438–5252; www.blarneycastle.ie Type of attraction One of Ireland's most famous castles. Admission ?7 adults, ?5 seniors, ?2.50 children ages 8–14, ?16 families of up to 2 adults and 2 children. Hours May, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; June–August, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; September, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; October–April, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–sundown, Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–sundown. When to go Avoid midday in summer, when busloads of visitors arrive.