Whether you want to hike through Killarney National Park, visit the Cliffs of Moher, or experience the thriving arts and music scene in Dublin, the local Fodors travel experts in Ireland are here to help!

Fodors Ireland: with Belfast and Northern Ireland guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodors Essential guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!

Fodors Ireland 2026 travel guide includes:

AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE

to the top things to see and do

MULTIPLE ITINERARIES

to effectively organize your days and maximize your time

MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS

and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently

COLOR PHOTOS

throughout to spark your wanderlust!

HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS

on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more

PHOTO-FILLED BEST OF FEATURES

on the Wild Atlantic Way, The Best Historical Sights, Ireland's Top Natural Wonders, Ireland's Top Castles, and more

TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS

including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS

providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more

SPECIAL FEATURES

on Top Festivals and Events, What to Watch and Read Before You Visit, and What to Eat and Drink

LOCAL WRITERS

to help you find the under-the-radar gems

UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON:

Dublin, Kerry, Clare, Galway, Cork, Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Aran Islands, the Ring of Kerry, The Giants Causeway, the Wild Atlantic Way, Killarney, Connemara, Trinity College, Dublin's museums, the Book of Kells, Dingle, Donegal, Irish Castles and Monasteries, Irish Design, Irish Festivals and events, and more.

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Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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