The Secrets of Ireland

by Kevin Eyres

A breathtaking land of wildly varied landscapes, Ireland is shown here in all its awe-inspiring glory. From familiar tourist spots to seldom-seen vistas, this stunning new illustrated book captures the country as you've never seen it before. It covers the whole of the Emerald Isle from Ulster North to Munster South, from Giant's Causeway to the Cliffs of Moher.

Genres: Travel, Ireland, Nonfiction, Irish Literature

200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful!! Makes me want to go back to Ireland right now!!!!

[BookOtheDay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ireland doesn't have many secrets apparently! lol

Did you know that Ireland has dramatic coasts, small islands, pubs, white-washed thatched roof cottages, castles, mansions, mountains, gardens, streams, and the odd ancient stone monument? You could? Well it does! And it is all beautifully photographed here, though a few times I wonder if the photographers are included in the photos. I really like the style of the photography and the nice descriptions included so I couldn't really be disappointed with this book. But I agree I would have liked a map included somewhere so it was easier to follow along. I did learn some things about Ireland and of course would love to go there. The cover has a different photo background now.

[Nicole Neubert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book a lot. It had a lot about the history of Ireland and it also had some very nice pictures that the photographer had taken. I would definitely recommend this book to others as it could be helpful to other people. This is a must read for sure. It only took me three days to read this book.

[Brianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and it only makes me want to go even more! My only complaint is that I wish there was a map of Ireland at the front of the book. While I have a vague idea of the geography, it would have been nice to check on a map.
I definitely recommend this one! :)

[Jon Dalvy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully insightful - far beyond the typical "coffee table books" of similar stature. We'll be visiting several of the lesser known places highlighted by Eyres in March & April!

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely book. Many places I’ve visited in Ireland. Good description and some history.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains a lot of historical information and gorgeous photos. I love that each chapter focuses on different counties. I owned several books on Ireland, but upon purchasing this book I found that I no longer needed the others. I am planning a trip to Ireland and this book has been the perfect companion in arranging my itinerary. I am going to bring the book along with me so that I have the information of each site available in case I miss anything the tour guide says. Thanks, Kevin Eyres!

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many great things to see and learn about this amazingly resilent people, their land, their history, music, literature, myths-legends-folklore, food, dance, politics, etc... I so want to go there and absorb it all... I always feel like this place calls to me... I know that sounds weird... But something about it enchants and draws me to it... I guess because it is so much like my beloved Oregon... Green, lush and gorgeous coastlines... I think it's my sister land... ;)