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This eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest Ireland guide book and includes:

• County Clare chapter

• Understand Ireland

• County Clare maps

Clare combines the stunning natural beauty of its long and meandering coastline with unique windswept landscapes, including the iconic Cliffs of Moher and the ancient Burren region. In little villages, traditional Irish culture and music flourish.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in County Clare, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of County Clare.

Coverage includes:

• Understand Ireland: Ireland Today, History, Irish Way of Life, Music, Literary Ireland, Irish Landscapes, Sporting Ireland, Directory, Transport, Glossary and Language

• Ennis & around, Eastern & Southeastern Clare, Shannon Airport, Bunratty, Killaloe, Ballina, Mountshannon & around, North to Galway, Southwestern & Western Clare, Kilrush, Kilkee & around, Loop Head, Ennistymon, Hag's Head, Cliffs Of Moher, The Burren, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna, Kilfenora, Corofin & around, Central Burren, Fanore, Black Head, Ballyvaughan & around and Northern Burren.

Lonely Planet's Ireland guide is researched and written by: Fionn Davenport, Neil Wilson, Etain O'Carroll, Catherine Le Nevez, Ryan Ver Berkmoes.