The best guide to Ireland, updated every year All the sights--from Georgian Dublin to the Aran Islands Palladian manor houses, Celtic crosses, and monasteries Tweeds, linen, crystal, and books--what to buy and where Traditional music, innovative theater, and hundreds of pubs A genealogical map with the 150 most common Irish names The best golf, fishing, hiking, biking, and horse racing Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Top-value city hotels, castle resorts, family-run country houses, and cozy B&Bs--plus how to rent a cottage The latest restaurants, fine country-house dining, new European-style cafes, and the tastiest pub grub Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents, including Dublin restaurant critic Vincent Jamison 34 pages of maps, 16 vacation itineraries, and more Important contacts and smart travel tips Fodor's Choice What's Where Pleasures & Pastimes New & Noteworthy Festivals Background essays, further reading, and videos to watch Complete index