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The true Irish insider's guide to the very best Ireland has to offer.
This fully comprehensive and independent guide to Ireland gives you only the very best recommendations, whatever your budget.
Synopsis:
Brought to you by the McKennas, who have over 30 years’ experience writing and talking about Ireland’s amazing food, drink and hospitality. Following the format of Scotland the Best, Scotland’s bestselling guide for 25 years.
Easy-to-use guide with over 2000 recommendations:
• Eat and drink at the best local pubs, cafes and regional restaurants
• Great advice on where to sleep, from wild camping to boutique hotels
• Discover stunning scenery, landscapes and historical highlights
• Find the best coastal walks, city strolls and sightseeing spots
• Explore the true culture of Ireland and discover local hidden gems
Local experts John and Sally McKenna are your personal guides to the very best of Ireland, from the streets of Belfast to the hills of Galway. They have visited, rated and remarked on every entry to help you get the most out of the Emerald Isle.
Review:
If you haven't seen Scotland the Best, then you aren't familiar with the format of this book. Essentially it is a book of different lists, with maps and links for you to get more info (including pictures). You can hunt by certain areas on the map for regions and cities, where different lists are noted, or search by category (ie Best Pubs).
Things I really liked are price points for restaurants and pubs that are realistic, listings for famous graveyards and churches (yeah, history nuts 101! LOL), where to get the best Irish made items and best walking treks (with miles and difficulty levels included). Overall it's a great book to use to PLAN a trip to Ireland, and then to use while there, for last minute jaunts!
About the Authors
John McKenna has written about Ireland's food culture for almost 30 years, and has won many national and international awards, including the André Simon Special Award. He is the curator of the annual The 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland, published since 1992. The Wall Street Journal described him as "Ireland’s most authoritative food writer."
Sally McKenna is a photographer, cooking editor, filmmaker and the publisher of the McKennas' Guides.
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