Ireland

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Ireland. Enjoy a lively trad music pub crawl, relax on secret soft-sand beaches, clamber over castle ruins, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps, and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Dive headfirst into Ireland and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Ireland rewards curiosity - discover rare wildlife en route to ancient monuments and toe-tapping trad sessions near treasured national museums. Our on-the-ground experts have hiked the Wicklow Mountains, roamed the rooms of Kilkenny Castle, and taken a boat out to the rocky island of Skellig Michael. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Ireland travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip, including:

• Easy-to-use design that helps you navigate Ireland effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Dublin
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Glendalough to the Rock of Cashel and the Cliffs of Moher
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Irish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Dublin; Wicklow & Kildare; Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny; Cork; Kerry; Limerick & Tipperary; Clare; Galway; Mayo & Sligo; Donegal; The Midlands; Meath, Lough, Monaghan & Cavan; Belfast; Down & Armagh; Derry & Antrim; Fermanagh & Tyrone

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Ireland.