A tour guide with two decades' experience offers advice on how to enjoy Ireland's spectacular scenery, awesome attractions and friendly people. Included are 28 driving tours, 19 walking tours of cities and towns, over 230 restaurants and 280 recommended pubs, website addresses, fast facts and "Pat's Picks" – her favorite restaurants, pubs and digressions.

Wander amid ancient dolmens, castles, crannógs and round towers. Ride a jaunting car, climb aboard a steam-powered train, lend a hand on a working farm, join in an Irish set dance or just settle into a pub and chat with the locals. This excellent guide opens the door to Ireland’s many travel trails, for a day, a weekend, a week or longer.