Wanderings in Ireland
Author : Michael Myers Shoemaker
Publisher :
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 31,68 MB
Release : 1908
Category : Ireland
ISBN :
Back Roads Ireland
Author : Donna Dailey
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 45,56 MB
Release : 2010-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1405348828
Book Description
DK Eyewitness Back Roads Ireland driving holiday guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Irish villages, local restaurants and intimate places to stay. Unearth the real soul of 'the emerald Isle' relying on all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems and authentic local experiences in Ireland that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities from short walks and longer hikes to days on the beach and children's attractions. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and charming restaurants specialising in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. Full-colour throughout, with a pull-out map of the entire country for easy navigation between tours and even postcode information for use with 'Sat Nav', discover the unexpected on your driving holiday with DK Eyewitness Back Roads Ireland.
A Book of Migrations
Author : Rebecca Solnit
Publisher : Verso
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,16 MB
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 9781859841860
Book Description
"A brilliant meditation on travel." ”The New York Times
Last of the Donkey Pilgrims
Author : Kevin O'Hara
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 39,76 MB
Release : 2005-02-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1429931507
Book Description
Kevin O'Hara's journey of self-discovery begins as a mad lark: who in their right mind would try to circle the entire coastline of Ireland on foot—and with a donkey and cart no less? But Kevin had promised his homesick Irish mother that he would explore the whole of the Old Country and bring back the sights and the stories to their home in Massachusetts. Determined to reach his grandmother's village by Christmas Eve, Kevin and his stubborn but endearing donkey, Missie, set off on 1800-mile trek along the entire jagged coast of a divided Ireland. Their rollicking adventure takes them over mountains and dales, through smoky cities and sleepy villages, and into the farmhouses and hearts of Ireland's greatest resource—its people. Along the way, Kevin would meet incredible characters, experience Ireland in all of its glory, and explore not only his Irish past, but find his future self. “One of the finest books about contemporary Ireland ever written...In a style evocative of Steinbeck's Travels with Charley, O'Hara writes memorably of his most unusual way of touring his ancestral home of Ireland.” —Library Journal At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Celtic Journeys
Author : Steve Rabey
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,77 MB
Release : 2001-05
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780806521619
Book Description
The Ireland of myth and legend, still to be sensed and appreciated in the modern world, is the focus of this new and different travel guide. It contains not only the usual tips on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there, but also plentiful details about dozens of memorable and mystical sites, from New Grange to Staigue to Skellig Michael to Aran, and beyond. The traveler in search of wider experience of this ancient verdant land will find fascinating information about archaeology, geography, comparative religion, and local customs, as well as highlights from lively Irish literature and haunting Celtic music. Complete with maps, illustrations, and photographs, Celtic Journeys is a practical, easy-to-use treasure for those planning a trip to Ireland and for anyone interested in the world of the ancient Celts and its significance today. Book jacket.
Wandering Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way
Author : Paul Clements
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 44,55 MB
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1848895356
Book Description
Following the spirit of the world's longest coastal driving route, Paul Clements sets out to discover the real west of Ireland. Along the way he encounters memorable characters living on the Atlantic edge and presents a unique portrait of their lives. We meet the last man standing on a remote Galway island, listen to the banter at Puck Fair, and hear from a descendant of the original sixteenth-century wild Atlantic woman. Tagging along on his meandering journey is the swashbuckling presence of the Celtic sea god, Manannán Mac Lir. For his first travel book in 1991, Paul hitchhiked the same route. Now retracing his steps along the Wild Atlantic Way – this time by car and bike, on horseback and on foot – he looks at how Ireland has changed and realises everyone still has a story to tell. Laced with wry humour and endless curiosity, this is a distinctive mix of travel writing, social history and nature. Also by this author: 'The Height of Nonsense: The Ultimate Irish Road Trip' Praise for this author: "Stacks of free copies should be sent to all our tourist desks abroad." – The Irish Times. "For sheer pleasure, nothing I read beat Paul Clements' 'The Height of Nonsense'." – The Observer. "A compulsive, educational, laugh-out-loud read." – Sunday Independent. "A fascinating journey around the hidden corners of Ireland." – BBC Radio
Footloose in the West of Ireland
Author : Mike Harding
Publisher :
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 28,42 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780718133597
Book Description
In his fourth walking book, the author returns to the country of his ancestors to experience the countryside, the music and the legends of the west coast of Ireland.
Hitching for Hope
Author : Ruairí McKiernan
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 35,90 MB
Release : 2020-03-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1603589589
Book Description
#1 Irish Times Bestseller! A modern travel tale—part personal pilgrimage, part political quest—that captures the power of human resilience "McKiernan sticks his thumb out, and somehow a healthy dose of humanity manages to roll up alongside him. . . . This book is a paean to nuance, decency and possibility."—Colum McCann, National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author of Let the Great World Spin and Apeirogon. Following the collapse of Ireland’s Celtic Tiger economy, social activist Ruairí McKiernan questions whether he should join the mounting number of emigrants searching for greater opportunity elsewhere. McKiernan embarks on a hitchhiking odyssey with no money, no itinerary and no idea where he might end up each night. His mission: to give voice to those emerging from one of the most painful periods of economic and social turmoil in Ireland’s history. Engaging, provocative and sincere, Hitching for Hope is a testimony to the spirit of Ireland. It is an inspirational manifesto for hope and healing in troubled times.
Ireland
Author : Frank Delaney
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,13 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0061829773
Book Description
“Dramatic, adventurous, heroic, romantic. . . these historical chronicles, legends, myths, tall tales and fables, featuring warriors, kings, monks, explorers and clever common folk, imaginatively tell the history of Ireland.” — Philadelphia Inquirer This New York Times bestselling epic is an unforgettable tour de force that marries the intimate, passionate texture of the Irish spirit with a historical scope that is sweeping and resplendent. Storyteller extraordinaire Frank Delaney takes his readers on a journey through the history of Ireland, stopping along the way to evoke the dramatic events and personalities so critical to shaping the Irish experience. In the winter of 1951, a storyteller, the last practitioner of an honored, centuries-old tradition, arrives at the home of nine-year-old Ronan O'Mara in the Irish countryside. For three wonderful evenings, the old gentleman enthralls his assembled local audience with narratives of foolish kings, fabled saints, and Ireland's enduring accomplishments before moving on. But these nights change young Ronan forever, setting him on a years-long pursuit of the elusive, itinerant storyteller and the glorious tales that are no less than the saga of his tenacious and extraordinary isle.
Ireland, a Bicycle, and a Tin Whistle
Author : David A. Wilson
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 13,53 MB
Release : 1995-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0773585354
Book Description
As he travels through the North, Wilson gets beneath the political surface to portray both the tragedy and comedy of everyday life in the Protestant and Catholic communities. Aware of the polarized image that each side has of the other, he emphasizes the importance of finding common ground and of asserting the middle against the extremes. Just as traditional Irish music is characterized by ornamentations and elaborations on a melodic theme, Ireland, a Bicycle, and a Tin Whistle is full of variations and wanderings on the theme of the trip itself. And just as traditional Irish musicians will follow a sad slow air with a lively foot-tapping reel, Wilson's mood ranges from the nostalgic and reflective to the irreverent and mischievous. If there is a lament in one ear, there is a song in the other.
