Ancient Ireland: An Explorer's Guide

by Robert Emmet Meagher

Ireland's spectacular prehistoric, Celtic, Christian, mediaeval antiquities--tombs, forts, castles, monasteries with mythology, history, archaeology, architecture, literature.

Genres: Travel

272 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2003

Reviews

[Rhiannon Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

The guidebook material is now probably a little out of date (the Euro-Sterling exchange rate has changed, I'm sure!), and my party will probably be less worried about driving on the left than the intended, American, audience, but this seemed a good introduction to the important ancient sites in Ireland. A fuller report on whether they are right about which ones are good will have to wait until after my holiday!

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

For someone like me who lives ancient Irish history, this book combined a history lesson with three itineraries for visiting Ancient Ireland over the span of seven days. I enjoyed the details, with recommendations of where to stay and eat. Though a bit older, I loved that there was not too much information put in this book, but a solid amount so I learned things and was not overwhelmed.