Ireland Guide : 5th Edition (Open Road Travel Guides)

Rating:
Summary: Ireland For The First Time Traveler
Review: My initial interest in the book was sparked by the subtitle - Be A Traveler-Not A Tourist. I was planning our first trip to Ireland and purchased four books on the Emerald Isle. As I proceeded in my planning, I found that I did not need the other three, as I found all of the information I needed in Mr. McQuillan's book. He provides extensive information about Ireland in general, its history, accomodations, well known and little known tourist sites and places of interest, even directions on how to proceed from one area to another whether it be by bike, bus or car. The book is very well written and easy to understand. I made all of our plans for accomodations and travel based on Mr. McQuillan's recommendations and we had an absolutely wonderful time! A must have for anyone planning to travel to Ireland for the first time or the fifth!

Rating:
Summary: Ireland For The First Time Traveler
Review: My initial interest in the book was sparked by the subtitle - Be A Traveler-Not A Tourist. I was planning our first trip to Ireland and purchased four books on the Emerald Isle. As I proceeded in my planning, I found that I did not need the other three, as I found all of the information I needed in Mr. McQuillan's book. He provides extensive information about Ireland in general, its history, accomodations, well known and little known tourist sites and places of interest, even directions on how to proceed from one area to another whether it be by bike, bus or car. The book is very well written and easy to understand. I made all of our plans for accomodations and travel based on Mr. McQuillan's recommendations and we had an absolutely wonderful time! A must have for anyone planning to travel to Ireland for the first time or the fifth!

Rating:
Summary: Good for the traveler returning to Ireland
Review: This book is a must have if you want to see Ireland in all of its glory! The author has obviously been there on a number of occassions.To have this kind of a resource is really excellent.

Rating:
Summary: A must for Travelers to The Emerald Isle
Review: This is the best travel guide to Ireland - take time to read the entire book from the History of Ireland to Searching for your Irish Roots! This is a must read book if you plan to search for your Irish "cousins" as his methods work!! I have already received 1 letter from a Irish "cousin" and plan to visit the family during my trip the the Emerald Isle this fall! This book helps you plan for your trip, suggestions on where to stay and what to see and as a bonus helps you locate your long lost family memebers. I wish I had read this book before my first trip. I can't wait to read the 3rd edition!

Rating:
Summary: Too many good places omitted
Review: Yes, if you have been to Ireland , this book is very user friendly.
However, I find it very predictable and not very adventurous.
McQuillan lumps Southwestern County Cork into 5 or 6 pages. To me ,
that is a terrible dis-service. It is one of the most beautiful and
rugged areas in the island. Farther north, Monaghan and Cavan are
relegated to just a few paragraphs. I've been to both counties and
they really should be given more attention. Anyone who has driven
into Monaghan on a busy afternoon will always remember the closeness
and narrowness of the market town streets before the town center opens
and sets you off in four directions. ...On a
fair measure, he does provide a well rounded list of places to stay
and worthwhile haunts to visit. In that way, yes, it is an adequate
guide book--just like most others on the market that in addition
provide maps and other valuable aids for the beginning traveler.


Rating:
Summary: Too many good places omitted
Review: Yes, if you have been to Ireland , this book is very user friendly.
However, I find it very predictable and not very adventurous.
McQuillan lumps Southwestern County Cork into 5 or 6 pages. To me ,
that is a terrible dis-service. It is one of the most beautiful and
rugged areas in the island. Farther north, Monaghan and Cavan are
relegated to just a few paragraphs. I've been to both counties and
they really should be given more attention. Anyone who has driven
into Monaghan on a busy afternoon will always remember the closeness
and narrowness of the market town streets before the town center opens
and sets you off in four directions. ...On a
fair measure, he does provide a well rounded list of places to stay
and worthwhile haunts to visit. In that way, yes, it is an adequate
guide book--just like most others on the market that in addition
provide maps and other valuable aids for the beginning traveler.