Lonely Planet Ireland : Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast, and more

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.

This 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 including haunting Glendalough, the dramatic beauty of the Skelligs, and the Rock of Cashel, plus special features on Irish trad music, a Cork dining guide, and Mourne Mountain cycling tours.

Inside you'll find expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, and festivals, plus an essential information toolkit with 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, all brought to life with inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull-out map of Dublin. Comprehensive coverage spans Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Donegal, the Midlands, Meath, Louth, Monaghan, Cavan, Belfast, Down, Armagh, Derry, Antrim, Fermanagh, and Tyrone.