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

• Dublin chapter

• Understand Ireland

• Dublin maps

From its music, art and literature to legendary nightlife, Dublin has always known how to have fun. There are world-class museums, superb restaurants and a top collection of entertainment, as well as seaside towns nearby for wonderful day trips.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Dublin, 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 Dublin.

Coverage includes:

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

• Dublin & around, Dalkey, Howth and Malahide.

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