The best of Irish bed and breakfasts; sumptuous country house hotels; self-catering houses, cottages, and apartments; Dublin's finest hotels; an eclectic mix of unique places to stay . . . believe every word you read about the beauty of the Emerald Isle. However it's the warmhearted friendly people that make a visit to Ireland truly special.
I liked this little, unusual travel guide to Ireland. Rather than being a comprehensive "everything Ireland" guide, it gives 4 suggested itineraries through the various regions of Ireland. These itineraries skip all the major cities and take you on the byways and out-of-the-way highlights. It's written in a very conversation manner that helped me greatly in figuring out whether what was presented would be what I would want to see. I'm thinking of taking it with me on our trip, because it has very specific driving and stopping directions for each of its tours.