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Fly fishermen have been catching trout and salmon from Ireland's abundant rivers and loughs for centuries. This practical fishing book, written by Ireland's top fly-fishing instructor, Peter O'Reilly, looks at the rich tradition of game angling in the Emerald Isle. O'Reilly shares tips on such specialist skills as fishing the duckfly, mayfly, and murrough on the loughs; the merits of fishing the Irish shrimp fly for salmon; and the arts of dapping, Erriff-style slack-water fishing, and imitating...

Frommer's ShortCuts give you exactly what you need for your trip to County Donnegal, Ireland—and no more. In this ebook, you'll get the same expert advice that you'll find in all Frommer's guides, from candid reviews and detailed maps to insider tips from our local authors. Plus, we've added planning and background information as well as our signature "Best of" features. This Frommer's ShortCuts to County Donnegal, Ireland includes: Donnegal Town, The Donnegal Bay Coast, The Atlantic Highland...

The book details the origins and growth of Wexford town since its establishment by the Vikings in the early tenth century. The influence of the broader environment on the foundation, expansion and economic development of the town is also examined. Periods covered include the Anglo-Norman, the Cromwellian settlement and eighteenth-century expansion. Detailed sections will include medieval churches, town wall and castle, the 1798 Rebellion and nineteenth-century church expansion. As a maritime tow...

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Dublin. In this compact guide, Rick Steves and Pat O'Connor team up to cover the best of Dublin, including tips on arrival, orientation, and transportation. Embark on a traditional pub crawl, tour the Kilmainham Gaol, or view the Book of Kells in the Trinity Old Library. You'll get firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make th...

An easy-to-use, fully illustrated guide to the birds of Ireland This easy-to-use, full-colour guide describes and illustrates 178 of the most commonly spotted birds in Ireland. Specially designed for people with a general interest in birds,the species have been carefully selected to include those that the non-specialist birdwatcher is most likely to see. Usefully, birds are grouped together according to where they are most likely to be seen: in gardens, parks and buildings; f...

If you think Dublin is all that Ireland has to offer, this guide will put you right in no time. While the Irish capital is justly famed for its pubs, theatre and Georgian architecture, the charming provincial towns and spectacular scenery described and illustrated here are not to be missed. Northern Ireland, too, has more than the Giant's Causeway; there are some fine stately homes to visit plus Belfast which has been undergoing a cultural rejuvenation. Apart from all the sightseeing, the Eyewit...

Alexis de Tocqueville visited Ireland in the company of his good friend Gustave de Beaumont in July and August of 1835. At the time of his visit, Tocqueville had just acquired an international reputation with the publication of the first two volumes of his celebrated Democracy in America . His profound interest in the great transition from aristocracy to democracy then taking place in the western world including Ireland was given special point in his observations. Of equal interest to Tocquevill...

If you find yourself in Hull, Cork or Dundee, what paintings should you go and look at? Many masterpieces are waiting for you around the British Isles, sometimes neglected, in our galleries and museums. Here, broadcaster, critic and President of the National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS), Christopher Lloyd, identifies over 265 masterpieces in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales - from the National Gallery to The Burrell Collection in Glasgow - some acknowledged greats...

Tim Robinson’s Stones of Aran is one of the most striking and original literary undertakings of our time. Robinson’s ambition is to find out both what it is to know a landscape, know it as extensively and intimately as possible, and what it takes to make that knowledge, the sense of the landscape itself, come alive in writing. It is a project that draws on the legacies of Thoreau and Joyce, to which Robinson brings his own polymathic gifts as cartographer, mathematician, historian, and, above al...

A perennially popular destination, Ireland offers a warm welcome to over 6 million foreign visitors every year. From the historic city of Dublin to the beautiful countryside, and wonderful sights like the Giants' Causeway, there is plenty to keep you occupied. To make the most of your holiday, you need a guidebook written by people who know the country inside out. Our authors all live in Ireland and want to pass on their love of the country to you through their recommendations for pubs, restaura...

Journey to a land where the ability to linger is still cherished, right along with the art of storytelling and the courtesy of sharing in a round at the pub. Wherever your trip takes you through this rich and beautiful country, you will realize that beneath the excitement, something magical still endures. Before leaving on your journey to Ireland, be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing! The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best: "Fodor's Gold Guides are saturated w...