Travellers of all ages and budges view their Lonely Planet guidebook as a trustworthy travel companion. Every country is covered--from Argentina to Zimbabwe--with reliable, up-to-date and practical travel advice. In each country guide are thousands of detailed listings, reviews and recommendations as well as inspirational highlight sections, a full-colour front section with stylish images, and comprehensive maps to even the smallest towns. Ireland, eighth edition, features expanded activities coverage of hiking, spa retreats, boating on the Shannon, golf breaks and cooking in Connemara as well as new colour sections on Irish culture and food and drink. Here is an important resource for North Americans keen to explore their Irish ancestry.