Read Ireland Book Review
Issue 134
Walking, Touring & Guidebooks
Hill Walkers Wicklow by David Herman (Paperback; 4.50 IEP / 6.00 USD) [Add To Basket]
The Wicklow mountains are the hills nearest Dublin and form the largest area of upland in Ireland. Among the great variety of mountain terrain represented in the area are fine peaks, scenic glacial valleys and long stretches of remote moorland. This completely revised edition of the popular walkers' guide give detailed descriptions of 30 full-day walking routes in all areas of the mountains; useful notes on maps, transport, planning your own route, rights-of-way, etc.; and a summary of approaches to Lugnaquilla, the highest mountain in the range.
Hill Walkers Donegal by David Herman (Paperback; 4.50 IEP / 6.00 USD) [Add To Basket]
For the hill walker, unspoilt and uncrowded Donegal in the north-west of Ireland offers high and rocky mountains, spectacular sea cliffs and remote moorland. For this attractive region this new and revised edition of the popular book gives detailed directions for 38 hill and coastal walks in all parts of the county. Most are one-day walks but far shorter walks are also included.
On the Road in Ireland (Paperback; 14.00 IEP / 16.50 USD) [Add To Basket]
This book contains details of 25 hand-picked tours for the independent traveller which explore off-the-beaten track locations. From the extraordinary rock formations of the Giant's Causeway and the wild beauty of the Dingle Peninsula to the Georgian elegance of Dublin, these 25 individual tours reveal the very essence of Ireland: its glorious landscapes, rural pasturelands, friendly people and gentle pace of life.
Discover Kilkenny by John Bradley (Paperback; 9.99 IEP / 13.00 USD) [Add To Basket]
Kilkenny has long been noted as Ireland's foremost medieval town. Founded as an Early Christian settlement in the sixth century, the town has greatly influenced the course of Irish history. Its leading families are household names to this day - the Butlers, the Rothes, the Shees - and its buildings are wonderful reminders of Ireland's heritage. Kilkenny is a town of fascinating contrasts, of ancient and modern, of Irish and European culture, of city and provincial town. This book both explores the history of Kilkenny through key events and visits Kilkenny's most interesting buildings and landmarks.
The Giant's Causeway and the North Antrim Coast by Philip Watson (Paperback; 6.99 IEP / 10.00 USD) [Add To Basket]
The Giant's Causeway on Ireland's north Antrim coast is a place where myth and science meet. For over 300 years visitors have pondered the choice between giants and geology to explain this natural and cultural wonder. From tales of the Irish giant, Finn MacCool, and his building of the huge stone causeway, to the ancient and mysterious cooling of lava to form the basalt columns, this book takes the reader on an illustrated tour of this history, folklore, people, geology, wildlife and stunning landscape of this unique place.
Jameson Dublin Guide by Georgina Campbell (Paperback; 6.99 IEP / 9.00 USD) [Add To Basket]
This book is a definitive hospitality guide to Dublin city and county. All establishments have been independently assessed and recommendations made solely on merit. It is easy to use with contents organised by district, with map references. Maps are given for Dublin city centre and environs. The book contains the latest low-down on Dublin nightlife.
The Little Buke of Dublin (or How to be a Real Dub) by David Kenny (Paperback; 4.99 IEP / 6.00 USD) [Add To Basket]
Whether you're up from the country and just want to blend in, or a visitor wishing the occasional bus might stop for you, this little buke will teach you all you need to know to mix effortlessly with the best of Real Dublin. Here you will learn how to walk and talk like a Real Dub, eat and drink like a Real Dub, make love like a Real Dub, write like James Joyce (an ex-Dub), compose Real Dub drinking songs, and recite legends and fables from Real Dub lore … The book also contains illustrations from leading cartoonist Graeme Keyes.
The Dingle Peninsula by Steve MacDonagh (Paperback; 7.99 IEP / 10.50 USD) [Add To Basket]
This book is an intimate journey through the landscape, the past and the present of this beautiful place on the western edge of Europe.
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