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IRELAND
AT YOUR LEISURE LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Ireland is a treasure
2007/08 ISSUE
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warm welcome to Ireland from Ireland at Your Leisure.
trove of inspiring scenery, mesmerising coastlines and inviting villages. From
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the moment you hit the road you will discover a country rich in history, culture
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and a varied landscape ready for your exploration.
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Designed to suit your needs, Ireland at Your Leisure features an in-depth guide
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to the seven regions of Ireland – Dublin and the East; the South East; South
EMILY MANNING
West; Shannon and the Midlands; the West; North West; and Northern Ireland.
These geographical regions have, in turn, been broken down on a county-by-
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county basis, each of which is introduced by a useful county map. All major
SIOBHAN MCNABB
cities are highlighted at the beginning of each county and thereafter towns,
villages and areas of interest are listed alphabetically, helping you access the
DESIGNER
information you require quickly and with ease. Each region features useful
EDMUND MOYNIHAN
information on the counties and towns within the region, helpful maps and
details of recommended amenities and service, plus touring routes to help you
CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS
enjoy the best scenery around. We hope this guide assists in making your stay a
MAGGIE MCKENNA, MIKEL ZUMARRAGA
memorable one.
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Ireland is a wealth of changing landscapes and picture-perfect moments. Visit
BRIAN MALONE, NOELEEN DOYLE, UNA LOULI
Dublin and absorb its vast history, culture and exciting nightlife. The East will
astound you with the megalithic passage tombs of Meath and the wooded
EDITORIAL RESEARCH
valleys and ancient monastery of Glendalough, while the sunny South East
LAURA BURY
awaits your arrival, with charming villages and immaculate beaches. The South
West, Shannon and the Midlands, West and North West feature some of the
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most sought-after landscapes and attractions in the world and offer you
IN THANKING OUR ADVERTISERS FOR SUPPLYING
everything you would expect to find in Ireland. From the harbours of West Cork
INFORMATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THIS PUBLICATION,
to the Ring of Kerry, the South West pleases the soul, while Shannon and the
WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO EXTEND OUR SINCERE THANKS
Midlands provides the craggy landscape and unique flora and fauna of the
AND APPRECIATION TO THE FOLLOWING:
Burren. Visitors to the West will find plenty of creative culture in Galway,
mysterious terrain on the Aran Islands and peaceful contemplation in Mayo. For
BELFAST VISITOR AND CONVENTION BUREAU, BLARNEY CASTLE,
a bit of traditional scenery and coastal calm frequent the North West and the
BIRR CASTLE, CARLINGFORD TOURISM, CARLOW TOURISM,
animated villages of Donegal, or journey into ‘Yeats country’ in Sligo. Finally,
CARTON HOUSE, CAVAN TOURISM, CORK 2005, CORK-KERRY
discover the real Northern Ireland and take in the wondrous Causeway coastline
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or the magnificent and scenic waterways of Fermanagh and Strangford Lough.
ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DONEGAL
TOURISM, DUBLIN TOURISM, DUBLIN WRITERS MUSEUM, Wherever you venture, you can be sure Ireland will be a welcoming host.
DUN LAOGHAIRE FESTIVAL OF WORLD CULTURES, EAST COAST Discover Ireland at your pace – discover Ireland at Your Leisure!
AND MIDLANDS TOURISM, FÁILTE IRELAND, FÁILTE IRELAND
EAST AND MIDLANDS REGION, FÁILTE IRELAND SOUTHWEST, Go dte tu slan.
FINGAL TOURISM, FOTA WILDLIFE PARK, FOYNES FLYING BOAT Have a safe and pleasant journey.
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IMAGEFILE, IRELAND WEST TOURISM, IRISH NATIONAL STUD Emily Manning
AND JAPANESE GARDENS, KILDARE FÁILTE, KILKENNY ARTS Editor
FESTIVAL, LAOIS TOURISM, LEITRIM ENTERPRISE, LEUEEN’S
WILD FLOWERS, MAYO TOURISM, MEATH TOURISM,
MICHAEL DELAHUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY, MONAGHAN TOURISM,
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND, NEWRY AND MOURNE
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