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Discover the long and winding roads of Ireland

Taking to the open road in Ireland gives you the ultimate freedom.

Discover the long and winding roads of Ireland with these self-drive tours in the north, west, east and south, including maps, itineraries, sightseeing attractions, activities, where to stay, eating, drinking and festival fun. Includes a practical guide to driving in Ireland that tells you everything you need know for a journey of discovery.

Ireland really does have it all – from bustling towns and cities to peaceful lakelands, lush green forests, towering cliffs, heart-stopping beaches and world class attractions. Ireland is literally crammed full of breathtaking sights, both natural and man-made.

This guide contains driving tours and suggestions for places to visit and stay along the way. Get ready for the drive of your life and go where Ireland takes you!

Be part of the Gathering in 2013

Whether you've Irish heritage or you're just Irish in spirit, you're invited to connect with Ireland's music, dance, literature, food and sports at the unique Gathering, an Ireland-wide feast of fun, festivals and exhilarating events.

A year of fabulous events

2013 is a special year in Ireland – a time when everyone is invited to visit for 12 months of festivities, reunions and good times. The creative energy will be bouncing off the 400-year-old walls of Derry~Londonderry as the city celebrates becoming UK City of Culture 2013 in spectacular style.

Explore the countless inspiring sights, from the awesome Cliffs of Moher, jutting out into the Atlantic, to the legendary steps of the Giant's Causeway, where a spectacular new visitor centre awaits you. Immerse yourself in the story of the world's most famous ship at the incredible Titanic Belfast experience.

Joyce, Wilde, Yeats, Beckett and Shaw are waiting to welcome you to Dublin, UNESCO City of Literature, in a country where conversation is an art form. Raise a glass to new friends at the Guinness Storehouse – the party's just getting going!

Contents

Ireland's North Coast

Ireland's West Coast

Ireland's South Coast

Ireland's East Coast

Sightseeing, activities, eating & drinking, festival fun & attractions.

Themed Driving Tours - Film Locations | Castles, Houses & Gardens | Christian Heritage | Literary Ireland

Driving in Ireland - a practical guide

Travelling to Ireland by ferry

Travelling to Ireland by plane

Where to stay