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spas with accommodations, 98 A types of, 95 A La Campagne (County Wicklow), 212 university housing, 100 Abbey Theater (), 22, 130, 187 West , 272–274 accessibility, 105 (), 378–379 accommodations Adare. See County Limerick Aran Islands, 361 Adare Heritage Centre (County bed-and-breakfasts, 13–14, 69, 97 Limerick), 327 Belfast, 417–420 addresses, 91, 129–130 best, list of, 13–14 Aer Lingus airline, 78, 79 caravans (trailers/motorhomes), 100 AIB Bank ( City), 355 , 363–365 Aillwee Cave (), 337 cost, 67, 68, 69–70, 100–102 Air Canada airline, 78 , 13, 428–429 air travel to County Clare, 332–335 airlines, 78–79, 455 County , 403–406 airports, 77–78 County , 389–391 booking online, 80–81 County Down, 435–436 budgeting, 67, 71–72, 80 County Fermanagh, 410 getting to Dublin, 128 , 13 security, 122–123 County Kildare, 214 All-Ireland and Football Finals, 53 County , 13, 243–245 Amelia Earhart Centre (County County Limerick, 13, 323–324 Derry), 407 County Louth, 192–193 American Airlines, 78 County Mayo, 13, 373–376 American Express office, Dublin, 188, 451 , 192–193 An Spailpin Fanac (East County County , 375–377 Cork), 269 County Tipperary, 239–240 Angela’s Ashes (McCourt), 22, 43, 319, County Tyrone, 410 321, 326, 331 , 13, 233–235 Angela’s Ashes Walking Tour (Limerick), , 222–224 22, 326 County Wicklow, 202–205 Anthony Antiques (Dublin), 175 Peninsula, 304–307 Antique Tavern (County Wexford), 230 Dublin, 13, 133–140 apple tarts, 445 East County Cork,COPYRIGHTED 259–260 The AquaMATERIAL Dome (), 311 farmhouse accommodations, 99 Aran Islands (), finding, 95 12, 359–362 Galway City, 13, 348–350 Aran sweater, 362 hostels, 98–99 area codes. See contact information and hotels, 96 services , 295–297 art, murals, 12, 145, 407–408, 423. , 283–286 See also phone calls, making from, 70 Arthur’s Quay Centre (County room choices, 69–70, 96 Limerick), 329 self-catering, 69, 97–98 ATMs, 73, 74, 451 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 460

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attractions Ballybunion Golf Club (Dingle Peninsula), Aran Islands, 359, 362 20, 62–63, 313 Belfast, 422–426 B&Bs (bed-and-breakfasts), 13–14, 69, 97 best, list of, 9–12, 16–21, 22–23 banks, 74 Connemara, 362–363, 366–369 Bantry House and Gardens (West County cost, 68, 70 Cork), 277 County Antrim, 429–431 Bar Bacca (Belfast), 427 County Armagh, 434, 441 Barkers (County Wexford), 229 County Clare, 319, 331–332, 337–342 bars. See pubs County Derry, 406–409 base-camp approach to visiting , 387, 392–395 Ireland, 47 County Down, 433, 437–440 (West County Cork), County Dublin, 168–171 277–278 County Fermanagh, 411–414 Beckett, Samuel (writer), 30 County Kildare, 213, 215–217 bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs), 13–14, 69, 97 , 243, 247–249 Behan, (writer), 30 County Limerick, 319, 326–329 Belfast, 12, 415–427, 432. See also County Louth, 190, 195–198 County Antrim County Mayo, 371, 378–385 Belfast Botanic Gardens (Belfast), 425 County Meath, 190, 195–198 The Belfast Festival at Queen’s, 54 , 371, 378–385 Belfast International Airport, 77, 415 County Tipperary, 239, 241–242 Belfast Zoo, 423 County Tyrone, 411–414 Belleek Pottery Tours (County County Waterford, 231, 235–238 Fermanagh), 411–412 County Wexford, 219–222, 226–229 Belleek Shop (County Clare), 342 County Wicklow, 201, 207–212 Belltable Arts Centre (County Dingle Peninsula, 303, 309–313 Limerick), 330 Dublin, 151–167 Best Irish Walks (McGraw-Hill), 110 East County Cork, 255, 263–268 Bianconi (Iveragh Peninsula), 302 Galway City, 345–346, 353–355 bicycling Iveragh Peninsula, 298–301 Connemara, 367 Killarney, 281, 287 County Donegal, 392 West County Cork, 270, 276–279 County Louth, 196 A2 along the Antrim coast, 19 County Wexford, 228–229 Austin & Co. Ltd. (County Derry), 409 Killarney National Park, 291 authors. See literature resources, 110–111 auto insurance, 88–89 West County Cork, 276, 277–278 Avoca (Connemara), 369 blarney, 264 Avoca (Dublin), 179 Blarney Castle and Stone (East County Avoca Handweavers (County Clare), 342 Cork), 17, 264 Avoca Handweavers (County Blarney Woollen Mills (East County Wicklow), 212 Cork), 268 Avoca Handweavers (Killarney), 292 Blasket Centre (County Kerry), 22, 311 Avondale House (County Wicklow), 211 Blasket Islands (Dingle Peninsula), 312 awards, 15 Bleeding Horse (Dublin), 185 Blessington Adventure Centre (County Wicklow), 209 B Bloomsday, 52 Baby Hannah’s (West County Cork), 279 BMI airline, 79 baggage, 117, 122–123 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 461

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boat tours The Budweiser Irish Derby, 52, 112 , 339–340 The Bullring (County Wexford), 228 Dingle Peninsula, 309 The Bulman (West County Cork), 21, 280 The Galley Cruising Restaurant, 225 Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (County Iveragh Peninsula, 299 Clare), 17, 338, 341 Lough Corrib, 354 Bureau de Change, 74, 188 Lough Erne River, 411 Burren Centre (County Clare), 339 to see dolphins, 312, 340–341 (County Clare), Shannon River, 327 12, 20, 338–339 Skellig Islands, 300 Burren Centre (County , 395 Clare), 339 Waterford City, 232 Burren Perfumery (County Clare), 342 West County Cork, 276 The Burren Smokehouse (County boating, 111–112, 276, 411 Clare), 342 Bogside Murals (County Derry), 407–408 bus passes, 94 Boland’s Irish Craft Shop (West bus tours, 92, 168 County Cork), 279 buses, 91–92, 128, 129, 132 Bonner’s Corner Bar (County Butter Market (County Fermanagh), 414 Donegal), 396 Butter (East County Cork), 267 Book of Kells, Trinity College, 9, 130, 160–161 books (about Ireland or by Irish C authors), 42–44 Café-en-Seine (Dublin), 184 books and magazines (travel resources) Cahir Castle (County Tipperary), 17, 242 coupons and discounts, 70 Caitin Baiters (Iveragh Peninsula), 302 disabled travelers, 106 calendar of events, 50–54 gay and lesbian travelers, 107 calling cards, 119 about genealogical research, 108 (West County senior citizens, 105 Cork), 278–279 about walking Ireland, 110 car insurance, 88–89 Books Upstairs (Dublin), 178 car rental, 86–88 Bound for Boston (County Derry), 409 caravans (trailers/motorhomes), 100 The Brazen Head (Dublin), 181 Carlingford Adventure Centre breakfasts, 70, 407, 446 (County Louth), 196 Brennanstown Riding School (County Carraig Donn (County Wexford), 229 Wicklow), 209–210 Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge brews, 38–39 (County Antrim), 430 Brian de Staic (Dingle Peninsula), 314 Carrickfergus Castle (Belfast), 425 Brian de Staic (Killarney), 292 Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery The Bridge (Dublin), 185 (County Sligo), 18, 379 British Airways, 78, 79 Cartoon Inn (County Wicklow), 212 British pound (used in Northern cash, 73 Ireland), 72 Cashel Heritage Centre (County brown bread, 445 Tipperary), 241 Brown Thomas (Dublin), 175, 179 Castle Coole (County Fermanagh), 412 Browne Doorway (Galway City), 354 Castle Lane Tavern (County Brú Ború Heritage Centre & Theatre Limerick), 330 (County Tipperary), 241–242 castles, best of, 16–17 bucket shops, 79–80 Castletown House (County Kildare), Buckley’s (Killarney), 292–293 215–216 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 462

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The Cat and The Moon (County Cois na hAbhna (County Clare), 342 Sligo), 385 College House Jewellers (Dublin), 179 Cathach Books (Dublin), 178 Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas Catholicism, 25–26, 28 (Galway City), 354 Causeway Coast Path (County Collins Barracks (Dublin), 165 Antrim), 429 comedy festival, 51 Causey Farm (County Meath), 196–197 Connemara (County Galway), 20, 58, CDs of Irish music, 41 362–369 Ceide Fields (County Mayo), 380 Connemara Drive, 19 cellphones, 118 Connemara National Park and Visitor Celtic Note Music Shop (Dublin), 180 Centre (Connemara), 367–368 Celtic Seaweed Baths (County Sligo), 380 consolidators, 79–80 Celtic Whiskey Shop (Dublin), 180 contact information and services Centenary Store (County Wexford), 230 Belfast, 432 Central Hotel (County Donegal), 389 County Antrim, 432 Chapter House Museum (County County Armagh, 441 Derry), 408 County Clare, 344 Charles Fort (West County Cork), 277 County Derry, 414 cheeses, 446 County Donegal, 396–397 chemists (pharmacies), 189, 452 County Down, 441 (Dublin), 154 County Fermanagh, 414 children. See families County Galway, 369–370 Children of Lir, 29 County Kildare, 218 Chimes (East County Cork), 269 County Kilkenny, 251 Christ Church Cathedral (Dublin), County Limerick, 331 154–155 County Louth, 199–200 Christmas Horse Racing Festival, 112 County Mayo, 386 cinema (movies), seeing in Dublin, 424 County Meath, 199–200 City Hall (Belfast), 423–424 County Sligo, 386 City of Derry Airport, 401 County Tipperary, 243 CityJet airline, 79 County Tyrone, 414 Records (Dublin), 180 County Waterford, 239 Claddagh rings, 357 County Wexford, 230–231 Claire Garvey Designs (Dublin), 179 County Wicklow, 213 Clare Island (County Mayo), 380 Dingle Peninsula, 316 Cleo (Iveragh Peninsula), 301 Dublin, 188–189 Clew Bay Drive, 19 East County Cork, 270 Cliff Trail (County Wicklow), 210 Iveragh Peninsula, 302 The Cliffs of Moher (County Clare), Killarney, 293–294 12, 20, 339–340 list of, 451–457 climate, 49–50 West County Cork, 280 clothing sizes, 450 The Contemporary Music Centre Club M (Dublin), 187 (Dublin), 186 Club Milk (Belfast), 427 Continental Airlines, 78 clubs, Dublin, 186–187. See also pubs Coole Park (County Galway), 22, 356 Coastal Drive from Skibbereen Drive (County to , 19 Louth), 18, 197 Cobblestone (Dublin), 21, 185–186 Cork City. See East County Cork and Cork City Gaol (East County Cork), 267 (East County Cork), 265 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 463

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Cork, county. See East County Cork; County Galway. See also Aran Islands; West County Cork Connemara; Galway City Cork Opera House (East County accommodations, 14 Cork), 269 attractions, 17, 18, 20, 22–23, 46 costs. See money information about, 369–370 County Antrim. See also Belfast pubs, 21 accommodations, 13, 14, 428–429 County Kerry, 46. See also Dingle attractions, 17, 19, 21, 429–431 Peninsula; Killarney pubs, 21 County Kildare restaurants, 16, 429 accommodations, 214 tours, 428 attractions, 45–46, 213, 215–217 transportation to and around, 415–417 information about, 218 County Armagh, 434, 435, 441 pubs, 217 County Clare shopping, 217 accommodations, 14 transportation to and around, 213 attractions, 17, 20, 319, 331–332, County Kilkenny 337–342 accommodations, 13, 243–245 information about, 344 attractions, 17, 18, 46, 57, 60, 243, pubs, 21, 343–344 247–249 restaurants, 16 information about, 251 County Cork. See East County Cork; pubs, 250–251 West County Cork restaurants, 15, 245–247 County Derry shopping, 249–250 accommodations, 14, 403–406 tours, 243–247 attractions, 12, 23, 59, 406–409 County Limerick information about, 414 accommodations, 13, 323–324 restaurants, 16, 406 attractions, 17, 18, 22, 60, 319, 321, tours, 406–407 326–329 transportation to and around, 401–403 information about, 331 County Donegal pubs, 330–331 accommodations, 389–391 restaurants, 16, 324–326 attractions, 20–21, 46, 387, 392–395 shopping, 329–330 information about, 396–397 tours, 326–327 pubs, 21, 396 transportation to and around, 321–323 restaurants, 391–392 County Louth shopping, 395–396 accommodations, 192–193 transportation to and around, 387–389 attractions, 46, 190, 195–198 County Down information about, 199–200 accommodations, 14, 435–436 pubs, 199 attractions, 20, 433, 437–440 restaurants, 15, 194–195 information about, 441 shopping, 199 restaurants, 436–437 County Mayo transportation to and around, 435 accommodations, 13, 373–376 County Fermanagh attractions, 371, 378–385 accommodations, 410 information about, 386 attractions, 411–414 pubs, 385–386 information about, 414 restaurants, 377–378 restaurants, 410–411 shopping, 385 transportation to and around, 401–403 transportation to and around, 371–373 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 464

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County Meath Courtyard Craft & Exhibition Centre accommodations, 192–193 (East County Cork), 268–269 attractions, 18, 46, 190, 195–198 Cow’s Lane Fashion & Design Market information about, 199–200 (Dublin), 178 restaurants, 194–195 Craft Showcase Kilkee (County Clare), tours, 195 342 County Roscommon, accommo- Crane Bar (Galway City), 21, 358 dations, 375 (East County County Sligo Cork), 265 accommodations, 14, 375–377 credit cards, 73–74, 76, 451 attractions, 18, 23, 46, 58, 371, 378–385 credit-reporting agencies, 76 information about, 386 Croagh Patrick (County Mayo), 380–381 pubs, 385–386 Crown Liquor Saloon (Belfast), 21, 426 restaurants, 377–378 cruises. See boat tours transportation to and around, 371–373 Cruises Street Shopping (County County Sligo Golf Course, 63, 384 Limerick), 329 County Tipperary Cuchulainn, 29 accommodations, 239–240 cuisine, 34, 35–36, 445–447. See also attractions, 17, 18, 46, 239, 241–242 breakfasts; pubs; restaurants information about, 243 cultural attractions. See art murals; restaurants, 240 museums; music shopping, 242 Curracloe Beach (County Wexford), transportation to and around, 239 228–229 County Tyrone, 401–403, 410–414 The Curragh (County Kildare), 216 County Waterford currency, 72 accommodations, 13, 14, 233–235 currency exchange (Bureau de Change), attractions, 46, 231, 235–238 74, 188 information about, 239 curry chips, 446 pubs, 21, 238 customs, 451 shopping, 238 Custy’s Traditional Music Shop transportation to and around, 231–232 (County Clare), 342 County Wexford cybercafes, 120 accommodations, 14, 222–224 Cyndi Graham, studio of (County attractions, 46, 219–222, 226–229 Donegal), 395–396 information about, 230–231 pubs, 230 restaurants, 225 D shopping, 229 Damron guidebooks, 107 tours, 226 dancing, Irish, 51, 342 transportation to and around, 222 Darklight Film Festival, 52 County Wicklow DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit), accommodations, 202–205 129, 132–133, 168 attractions, 18, 20, 45–46, 201, 207–212 De Barra (West County Cork), 280 information about, 213 De Courcy Dodd (Killarney), 292 pubs, 212–213 Delta Air Lines, 78 restaurants, 205–206 dentists, 188, 452 shopping, 212 Derry City Walls (County Derry), 407 tours, 207 Derry/Londonderry City, 403, 404. See transportation to and around, 202 also County Derry County Wicklow Gardens Festival, 51 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 465

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Derrynane House National Historic Park American Express office, 188 (Iveragh Peninsula), 299 area code, 188 DESIGNyard Retail Gallery (Dublin), 179 attractions, 16, 22, 45–46, 55–57, 59–60, Devil’s Glen Holiday Village & Equestrian 130–131, 151–168 Village (County Wicklow), 210 attractions outside of, 168–171 Dick Mack’s (Dingle Peninsula), Bureau de Change, 188 21, 314–315 clubs, 186–187 Dingle Peninsula (County Kerry) dentists, 188 accommodations, 14, 304–307 doctors, 188 attractions, 12, 18, 19, 20, 22, 303, embassies and consulates, 188 309–313 emergency numbers, 188, 189 information about, 316 golf courses, 20, 167–168 pubs, 21, 314–315 hospitals, 188 restaurants, 16, 307–309 Internet access, 188 shopping, 314 itineraries, 173–174 tours, 303, 309–311 maps, finding, 188 transportation to and around, 303 neighborhoods, 130–131 The Dingle Pub (Dingle Peninsula), 315 newspapers and magazines, 189 Dingle Record Shop (Dingle pharmacies, 189 Peninsula), 314 post office, 189 dining. See cuisine; restaurants pubs, 21, 181–185 directions. See addresses; maps; trans- restaurants and pubs, 15, 141–151 portation (within Ireland) safety, 189 disabled travelers, 105–106 shopping, 174–181 discount rates, 71 smoking, 189 Discover Ireland magazine, 70 tours of, 171–173 Diseart (Dingle Peninsula), 312 transportation to, 128–129 distilleries, 40 transportation within, 131–133, 189 Diversions Temple Bar, 51–52 visitor centers, 131, 188 doctors, 188, 452 weather information, 189 Dogs Bay (Connemara), 368 Dublin Airport, 77 Doheny & Nesbitt (Dublin), 181 Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART), 129, dollar sign ($) price indicators, 100–101 132–133, 168 Dolphinwatch Boat Tour (County Dublin Castle (Dublin), 16, 155 Clare), 340–341 Dublin City Gallery the Hugh Lane Donegal Bay (County Donegal), (Dublin), 130, 163 12, 19, 393 Dublin Horse Show, 112 Donegal Castle (County Donegal), 393 Dublin International Airport, 128 Donegal Craft Village (County Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, 171–172 Donegal), 395 Dublin Writers Festival, 52 Donegal Parian China (County (Dublin), 22, 130, Donegal), 395 163–164 driving, 12, 18–19, 86–91, 452. & The Viking World (Dublin), See also maps 162–163 drugstores, 189, 452 Dublin’s City hall: The Story of the (Galway Capital (Dublin), 163 City), 358 Duke of York (Belfast), 427 Dublin Dún Aengus (Aran Islands), 18, 359, 362 accommodations, 13, 133–140 Dungloe Bar (County Derry), 409 addresses, 129–130 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 466

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Dunguaire Castle (County Galway), 17, 356 F Dunluce Castle (County Antrim), 17, 430 The Factory (County Sligo), 385 Dunluce Course (County Antrim), 430 Faller’s Sweater Shop (County Cave (County Kilkenny), 247 Kilkenny), 250 Dursey Island (West County Cork), 279 families Durty Nelly’s (County Clare), 343 accommodations, cost, 69, 104 accommodations, Connemara, 364 accommodations, County Meath, 193 E accommodations, County E. J. Kings (Connemara), 369 Roscommon, 375 Eagles Flying: Irish Raptor Research accommodations, County Sligo, 376 Centre (County Sligo), 381 accommodations, County Wexford, Eamon de Valera Statue (County 222–223 Clare), 341 accommodations, Dublin, 137 Eamon Langton’s (County Kilkenny), 250 accommodations, East County East County Cork Cork, 260 accommodations, 14, 259–260 accommodations, West County attractions, 17, 46, 60, 255, 263–268 Cork, 272–273 information about, 270 attractions, Belfast, 423 pubs, 21, 269–270 attractions, County Antrim, 425–426 restaurants, 261–263 attractions, County Clare, 338 shopping, 268–269 attractions, County Down, 424–425 tours, 263 attractions, County Galway, 356 transportation to and around, 258–259 attractions, County Kilkenny, 248 easyJet airline, 79 attractions, County Wexford, 227 electricity, 121–122, 452 attractions, County Wicklow, 208 embassies and consulates, Dublin, attractions, Dingle Peninsula, 311, 312 188, 452 attractions, East County Cork, 265, 266 Emerald Card pass, 94 attractions, Galway City, 355 emergency numbers, 452. See also attractions, Iveragh Peninsula, 299–300 contact information and services discount rates, 71, 104 Emerging Horizons magazine, 106 itinerary, 59–61 Enable Ireland (Dublin), 179 restaurants, Connemara, 365, 366 English Market (East County Cork), restaurants, County Sligo, 377 265–266 restaurants, Dingle Peninsula, 309, 315 , 57, 332 restaurants, Dublin, 141, 144, 145–146 Ennis Friary (County Clare), 341 restaurants, East County Cork, 262–263 Enniscorthy Castle (County Wexford), restaurants, Galway City, 350–351, 352 226 tours, 103, 173 Enniskillen Castle & Museums vacation planning, 103–104 (County Fermanagh), 412 famine, 26–27 escorted tours, 82–84 farmhouse accommodations, 99 euro (used in ), 72 ferries, to Ireland, 81–82 events calendar, 50–54, 112–113 film festivals, 52, 54 exchange rates, 72, 74 Firkin Crane Cultural Center (Galway City), 348, 355 (East County Cork), 269 Eyre Square Shopping Centre Fisher’s of Newtownmountkennedy (Galway City), 357 (County Wicklow), 212 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 467

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fishing, 111, 292, 384, 411 Giant’s Causeway (County Antrim), Fitzwilliam Square (Dublin), 131 12, 21, 430–431 Florence Court Forest Park (Dublin), 161–162 (County Fermanagh), 412 Glebe House and Gallery (County Florence Court House Donegal), 394 (County Fermanagh), 413 Glencolumbkille Folk Village The Foggy Dew (Dublin), 185 (County Donegal), 393 food, 34, 35–36, 445–447. See also Glendalough (Wicklow), 18 breakfasts; pubs; restaurants Glendalough and Powerscourt Gardens football, 53, 113, 293 Tour (County Wicklow), 207 Forest Park (County Wicklow), 211 Glendalough Round Tower and Fota Wildlife Park (East County Monastery (County Cork), 266 Wicklow), 207–208 Foxford Woollen Mills Visitor Centre Glendalough Woollen Mills (County Mayo), 385 (County Wicklow), 212 Free Derry Corner (County Derry), Glenveagh National Park and Castle 407–408 (County Donegal), 387, 394 frequent-flier membership, 80 Global Refund network, 75 Frommer’s Gay & Lesbian , 107 golfing Front Page (Belfast), 427 best golf courses, list of, 19–20 Fry Model Railway Museum County Antrim, 429, 430 (County Dublin), 170 County Clare, 340 Fungie the Dolphin, 312 County Kildare, 214 Furey’s (County Sligo), 386 County Limerick, 13 County Sligo, 384 County Waterford, 234 G Dingle Peninsula, 20, 62–63, 313 Gaelic, 31 The Irish Open, 51 Gallarus Oratory (Kerry), 18 itinerary, 61–63 Gallery of Photography (Dublin), 156 Killarney, 292 Galway Airport, 346 resources, 110 Galway Arts Festival and Races, 52 West County Cork, 276 Galway City, 13, 16, 58, 60, 345–359 “Gourmet Capital of Ireland”, Kinsale, 270 (Galway City), 353 GPO (General Post Office) (Dublin), 161 Galway Oyster Festival, 53 Grafton Street (Dublin), 131, 175 Gap of Dunloe (Killarney National Granny’s Bottom Drawer (West Park), 289 County Cork), 279 Garden of Remembrance (Dublin), 130, gratuity (tipping), 69, 70, 455 165–166 Great Southern hotels, 96 Garinish Island (West County Cork), 278 Greene’s (Dublin), 178 gas (petrol), cost, 88 Gresham Hotel (Dublin), 130 Gate (Dublin), 187 greyhound racing, 113, 330 gay and lesbian travelers, 106–107 Grianan Ailigh (County Donegal), 395 genealogy resources, 108–109. See also Grogan’s (Dublin), 181 contact information and services Guinness, 38–39, 445 General Post Office (GPO) (Dublin), 161 The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, 54 George Stacpoole Antiques (County (Dublin), Limerick), 330 155–157, 180 Georgina’s Bakehouse & Tea Room (Carlingford, County Louth), 15 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 468

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Hunt Museum (County Limerick), 328 H “Hunting the Wren”, 54 Halloween, 53, 54 hurling, 53, 113 The Ha’Penny Bridge (Dublin), 157 hard cider, 445 Harry Clarke stained glass windows I (Dingle Peninsula), 312 Iarnród Éireann, 129 health farms (spas with ID, lost, 76 accommodations), 98 Ilnacullin Island (West County Cork), 278 health issues, 116–118 . See Aran Islands Heather Mountain (West County Peninsula (County Donegal), Cork), 279 387, 395 Henchy’s (East County Cork), 269 insurance, 82, 88–89, 116–117 Henry Street-Mary Street (Dublin), 174 Internet access, 119–121. See also contact Heritage Card, 70 information and services hiking and walking Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir (Dingle at Aran Islands, 12 Peninsula), 311 at the Burren, 12 Ionad Arann (Aran Islands), 362 at Cliffs of Moher, 12 Ireland. See also maps in County Antrim, 429 history, 24–28 in County Louth, 198 languages, 31–33 in Dingle Peninsula, 313 mythology, 28–29 in Dublin, 131 saints, 29–30 at Florence Court Forest Park, 412 when to visit, 47–49, 50–54 at Giant’s Causeway, 12 Ireland Guidebook magazine, 70 at Killarney National Park, 290 Irish Agricultural Museum at peninsula near Donegal Bay, 12 (County Wexford), 227 resources, 109–110 Irish breakfast, 446 at Sheep’s Head Way, 279 Irish dancing, 51, 342 in West County Cork, 277–278 Irish Explorer Bus & Rail pass, 94 Hill of Tara (County Meath), 197 Irish farmhouse cheeses, 446 hill-walking. See hiking and walking Irish Film Institute (Dublin), 156, 187 historical attractions, best of, 17–18 Irish Gaelic, 31 Historical Walking Tours of Dublin, 172 Irish Grand National, 112 history of Ireland, 24–28 The Irish Historical Picture Company Hodges Figgis (Dublin), 178 (Dublin), 175 Holy Trinity Church and Medieval Walls Irish Linen Centre (Belfast), 426 (County Tipperary), 242 Irish Museum of Modern Art Hook Peninsula (County Wexford), 226 (Dublin), 164 Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours (Dublin), 172 Irish National Heritage Park horse racing, 52, 53, 112, 330 (County Wexford), 227 horse shows, 53, 112 Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens horseback riding, 112, 291, 313, 367 (County Kildare), 216 hospitals. See contact information and The Irish Open, 51 services Irish Pewter Mill (County Kildare), 217 hostels, 98–99 Irish Rail, 129 hotels. See accommodations Irish Rover Bus Only pass, 94 House of Ireland (Dublin), 180 Irish stew, 446 House of Names (Dublin), 180 Irish whiskey, 446 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 469

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islands. See Aran Islands Kilkenny Castle (County Kilkenny), The Italian Quarter (Dublin), 130 17, 248 itineraries, 55–63, 173–174 Kilkenny Design Centre “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” (song), 240 (County Kilkenny), 250 Iveragh Peninsula (County Kerry), 16, 20, Kilkenny shop (Dublin), 180 294–302 Killarney (County Kerry), 13, 57, 60, 281–294 Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, 62 J Killarney National Park, 12, 287–292 Jack Meade’s (County Waterford), 21, 238 Killary Harbor (Connemara), 363 Jameson Heritage Centre (East Killruddery House and Garden County Cork), 267–268 (County Wicklow), 211 Jerpoint Abbey (County Kilkenny), (Dublin), 157 18, 248 Kilmore Quay (County Wexford), 227–228 John Barry Monument (County King John’s Castle (County Limerick), Wexford), 229 17, 321, 328 John F. Kennedy Arboretum The Kings Head (Galway City), 358 (County Wexford), 227 Kinsale. See West County Cork John Farrington (Dublin), 179 Kinsale Crystal (West County Cork), 279 Johnstown Castle Gardens Kinsale International Gourmet (County Wexford), 227 Festival, 53 Joyce, James Kirby’s Old Broque Inn Bloomsday, 52 (Dingle Peninsula), 315 information about, 30 Kitchen Bar (Belfast), 427 Centre, 22, 130, 164–165 Knappogue Castle (County Clare), James Joyce Statue, 162 340, 341 James Joyce Tower and Museum, Knowth (County Meath), 195–196 22, 168–170 Kylemore Benedictine Abbey & Jury’s Christchurch Inn (Dublin), 59–60 Gardens (Connemara), 368–369 Jurys hotels, 96 Kyteler’s Inn (County Kilkenny), 250 K L The K Club gold course (Kildare), 20 Ladies View (Killarney National Kate’s Kitchen (County Sligo), 385 Park), 289 Kelly’s (County Waterford), 238 Lahinch Golf Club (County Clare), 63, 340 Kelly’s Cellars (Belfast), 426–427 Lahinch Sea World (County Clare), The Kenny Gallery (Galway City), 357 341–342 Kennys Bookshop and Galleries Lake Erne (County Fermanagh), 409 (Galway City), 357 languages and slang, 31–33 Kenvin & Howlin (Dublin), 179 Laragh, 201 Kerry Bog Village Museum Laurels (Killarney), 293 (Iveragh Peninsula), 300–301 Le Chateau (East County Cork), 269 lesbian and gay travelers, 106–107 (Dingle Peninsula), 313 liability insurance, 89 Kerrygold Horse Show, 53 Lillie’s Bordello (Dublin), 187 Kildare Country Club (K-Club) Limerick City. See County Limerick (County Kildare), 20, 62, 216–217 liquor laws, 452 Kilkenny Arts Festival, 52 Lir, Children of, 29 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 470

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Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, 53 Madden’s Bar (Belfast), 427 Lismore Castle Gardens Madison’s Cafe Bar (Belfast), 427 (County Waterford), 235–236 Maeve (Queen), 29 Lissadell House (County Sligo), 382 Magee of Donegal (County Donegal), 395 Literary Pub Crawl (Dublin), 22 mail, 121, 453. See also contact literature. See also specific writers information and services Dublin Writers Festival, 52 Malahide Castle (County Dublin), 170 Dublin Writers Museum, 22, 130, maps 163–164 Aran Islands, 360 literary sights, best of, 22–23 Belfast, 419 works about Ireland or by Irish Cork City, 257 authors, 42–44 County Antrim, 416 writers, list of, 30–31 County Armagh, 434 The Living Tradition (East County County Clare, 320 Cork), 268 County Cork, 256, 257 The Locke (County Limerick), 330 County Derry, 402 lock-ins, in pubs, 38 County Donegal, 388 Londonderry City, 403, 404. See also County Down, 434 County Derry County Dublin attractions, 169 The Long Hall (Dublin), 184 County Fermanagh, 402 The Long Valley (East County County Galway, 346 Cork), 21, 270 County Kerry, 282 Lord Kingsale (West County Cork), 280 County Kildare, 203 lost or stolen wallet, 75–76 County Kilkenny, 220–221, 244 lost-luggage insurance, 117 County Limerick, 320 Lough Corrib (Galway City), 354, 355 County Louth, 191 Lough Gill (County Sligo), 19, 381 County Mayo, 372 Lough Gill Cruise (County Sligo), 23, 382 County Meath, 191 Lough Gur (County Limerick), 18, County Sligo, 372 328–329 County Tipperary, 220–221 Louis Mulcahy (Dingle Peninsula), 314 County Tyrone, 402 Luas (trams), in Dublin, 133 County Waterford, 220–221 Lufthansa airline, 79 County Wexford, 220–221, 223 luggage, 117, 122–123 County Wicklow, 203 Lughnasa Fair, 52 Donegal Town, 390 Lush (Dublin), 180–181 Dublin, 134–135, 142, 176–177, 182–183 Lusitania Memorial (East County finding, 188, 452–453 Cork), 267 Galway City, 347 Lynch Memorial Window (Galway Ireland, 10–11 City), 355 itineraries, 56 Lynch’s Castle (Galway City), 355 Kilkenny City, 244 Killarney, 284 Killarney National Park, 288 M Kinsale, 271 M. J. Finnegans (County Limerick), 331 Limerick City, 322 MacCool, Finn, 29 rail routes, 93 MacEocagain/Galway Woollen Market Sligo Town, 374 (Galway City), 357 , 304 Macken’s, The Cape of Good Hope Waterford City, 232 (County Wexford), 230 Wexford Town, 223 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 471

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Marble Arch Caves (County restaurants and pubs, cost, 34–35, 37, Fermanagh), 413 68, 70 Marble City Bar (County Kilkenny), 250 saving, 69–72, 79–80, 87–88, 102 Market Arcade (Dublin), 175 tipping, 69, 70, 455 matchmaking festival, 53 traveler’s checks, 74–75 Matt Molloy’s (County Mayo), 386 VAT (value-added tax), 69, 75 McCourt, Frank (Angela’s Ashes), 22, 43, wiring, 76 319, 321, 326, 331 Monk’s Pub (County Clare), 343 McCullough Piggott (Dublin), 180 Monroe’s Tavern (Galway City), 358 McDaid’s (Dublin), 184 The Moone High Cross (County McGann’s (County Clare), 343 Kildare), 217 McManus’ (County Louth), 199 Moore Street (Dublin), 174–175 Medb (Queen), 29 Moore Street Market (Dublin), 178 medical insurance, 116 The Morning Star (Belfast), 427 Medieval Walls (East County Cork), 268 motorhomes/trailers, 100 Meeting of the Waters (County Mount Juliet golf course Wicklow), 210 (County Kilkenny), 62, 249 The Meetings (County Wicklow), 213 Mount Stewart House and Gardens Merchants Quay Shopping Centre (County Down), 424 (East County Cork), 268 movies, about Ireland or mermaids, in Galway City, 354 set in Ireland, 44, 61 Merrion Square (Dublin), 131, 158 movies, seeing in Dublin, 187 The Metro (County Derry), 409 Moyle Way (County Antrim), 429 Milk Market (County Limerick), 329 Mt. Errigal (County Donegal), 395 Millar’s (Connemara), 369 Mt. Usher Gardens (County Millennium Forum (County Derry), 409 Wicklow), 208 The Millennium Spire (Dublin), 130, 162 Muckross House and Gardens (Killarney Millennium Walk neighborhood National Park), 287, 289 (Dublin), 130 Muckross Traditional Farms (Killarney Mizen Head (West County Cork), 278 National Park), 289–290 Model Arts and Niland Gallery Mucros Craft Centre (Killarney), 292 (County Sligo), 383 Mulligan (Galway City), 357 Molly Darcy’s (Killarney), 293 Mulligan’s (Dublin), 184 Molly Malone Statue (Dublin), 162 The Munster Bar (County Waterford), 238 Monasterboice (County Louth), 197–198 murals, 12, 145, 407–408, 423 money Murphy’s Cork International Film accommodations, cost, 67, 68, 69–70 Festival, 54 airfare to Ireland, cost, 67, 79–80 museums ATMs, 73, 451 Belfast, 425–426 attractions, cost, 68, 70 County Derry, 408–409 car rental, cost, 87–88 County Down, 424–425 cash, 73 County Dublin, 168–170 costs, budgeting, 67–68 County Fermanagh, 412 credit cards, 73–74, 451 County Kildare, 217 currency, 72 County Limerick, 328 discount rates, 71 County Mayo, 384 exchange rates, 72, 74 County Sligo, 384–385 gas (petrol), cost, 88 County Tyrone, 413–414 lost or stolen wallet, 75–76 County Waterford, 237–238 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 472

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museums (continued) Newgrange Tomb (County Meath), 9, 18 County Wexford, 226, 227 newspapers and magazines, Dublin, 189 Dingle Peninsula, 313 Nicholas Mosse Pottery Dublin, 22, 130, 158–159, 163–164, 165 (County Kilkenny), 250 East County Cork, 267 nightlife, 68, 181–187. See also pubs Galway City, 353 , 46. See also specific Iveragh Peninsula, 300–301 cities and counties music Northern Ireland: A Walking Guide CDs of, 41 (Collins Press), 110 festivals, 52, 53, 54 Northwest and KLM Airlines, 78 Irish dancing, 51, 342 pubs playing, 9, 41–42, 172–173, 185–186 shopping for, 180, 342 O traditional Irish music, 9, 40–42, O’Briens (County Clare), 343 185–186, 427 O’Carolan, Turlough (harper and Wexford Opera Festival, 54 composer), 40 Music Festival in Great Irish Houses, 52 O’Casey, Sean (playwright), 30 musical instruments, shopping for, 180, O’Connor’s (County Clare), 343–344 342, 449 O’Connors (Killarney), 293 mythology, 28–29 O’Donoghues (Dublin), 186 Odysseus guidebook, 107 O’Flaherty’s (Dingle Peninsula), 315 N O’Hare’s (County Louth), 199 Nancy’s (County Donegal), 21, 393, 396 O’Kane’s Craft Shop (West County National Botanic Gardens Cork), 279 (County Dublin), 171 The Old Bushmills Distillery The National Concert Hall (Dublin), 186 (County Antrim), 40, 431 National Craft Gallery (County Kilkenny), Old City–Historical Area (Dublin), 249 130–131 The National Gallery (Dublin), 158 Old Head Golf Links (West County Cork), National Museum of Archaeology & 20, 62, 276 History (Dublin), 158–159 Old Jameson Distillery (Dublin), 40, 165 The National Museum of Decorative Arts Old Mellifont Abbey (County Louth), 198 and History (Dublin), 165 Old Midleton Distillery (East County National Museum of Ireland: Country Life Cork), 40, 267–268 (County Mayo), 384 Oliver St. John Gogarty (Dublin), 186 National Museum of Natural History O’Mahony’s (County Limerick), 329 (Dublin), 165 101 Tips for Mature Travelers National Sea Life Centre (Grand Circle Travel), 105 (County Wicklow), 208 online travel agencies, 80–81 The National 1798 Visitor Centre Open Road pass, 94 (County Wexford), 229 Open World Magazine, 106 Natterjack (Dingle Peninsula), 315 Osian, 29 natural sights, best of, 20–21 Oxegen, 52 Newbridge House and Park (County Dublin), 171 Newgrange and Knowth (County Meath), P 195–196 package tours, 71, 84–85 Newgrange Farm (County Meath), 198 Pan-Celtic Festival, 51 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 473

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Paris, Texas (County Kilkenny), 250 Powerscourt Estate Gardens parking disks, 91 (County Wicklow), 12, 208–209 parking rules, 91 Powerscourt Townhouse Shopping passports, 76, 114–115 Centre (Dublin), 175 Pat Sweeny and Son (County Mayo), 385 Powerscourt Waterfall (County pay phones, 119 Wicklow), 211 The Peacock (Dublin), 187 prices. See money Peadar O’Donnell’s (County Derry), 409 (Dublin), 156, 187 performing arts. See also music; theater Protestants, 25–26 County Clare, 342 public bathrooms, 15, 453 County Derry, 409 pubs County Kilkenny, 52 Belfast, 426–427 County Limerick, 330 best, list of, 21 County Sligo, 385 brews served in, 38–39 Dublin, 51–52 Connemara, 369 East County Cork, 269 cost, 68 Galway City, 52, 358 County Antrim, 21 at Queen’s University, 54 County Clare, 21, 343–344 personal accident insurance, 89 County Donegal, 396 personal effects insurance, 89 County Kerry, 21 petrol (gas), cost, 88 County Kildare, 217 pharmacies, 189, 452 County Kilkenny, 250–251 Philip Healy’s (County Wicklow), 213 County Limerick, 330–331 Phoenix Park and Zoological Gardens County Louth, 199 (Dublin), 166 County Mayo, 385–386 phone calls, 70, 118–119, 453–454 County Sligo, 385–386 phone numbers. See contact information County Waterford, 238 and services County Wexford, 230 photo ID, lost, 76 County Wicklow, 212–213 P.J.’s (County Louth), 199 cuisine in, 34 The Playhouse (County Derry), 409 description, 36–37 playwrights, 30–31 Dingle Peninsula, 314–315 poetry about Ireland or by Irish poets, 43 Donegal, 21 The Poet’s Corner (County Clare), 21, 344 Dublin, 21, 181–185 The Point (Dublin), 186 East County Cork, 21, 269–270 The Point Bar (Iveragh Peninsula), 302 etiquette, 37–38 police, contacting, 453. See also contact Galway City, 21, 358–359 information and services Guinness served in, 38–39 pony trekking (Connemara), 367 hours of operation, 37 Portmarnock golf course (Dublin), Irish music, 9, 41–42, 172–173, 185–186 20, 62, 167 Iveragh Peninsula, 302 post offices, finding, 453. See also contact Killarney, 292–293 information and services lock-ins, 38 potato famine, 26–27 poteen served in, 40 potatoes, 446 prices, 37 poteen, 40 “snugs”, 37 Poulnabrone Dolmen (County Clare), 340 Waterford, 21 pound sterling (used in Northern West County Cork, 279–280 Ireland), 72 whiskey served in, 39–40 Puck Fair, 53, 301 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 474

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Dingle Peninsula, 307–309 Q Dublin, 15, 141–151 Quartier Bloom neighborhood East County Cork, 261–263 (Dublin), 130 Galway City, 16, 350–353 The Quays (Galway City), 359 Iveragh Peninsula, 297–298 Queen Medb or Maeve, 29, 379 Killarney, 286–287 The Quiet Man Heritage Cottage Kinsale, 12 (County Mayo), 384 tipping, 69 Quills Woollen Market West County Cork, 15, 274–276 Iveragh Peninsula, 301 restrooms, public, 15, 453 Killarney, 292 rhubarb tarts, 445 Richmond Centre (County Derry), 409 Ring of Kerry, 12, 19. See also Iveragh R Peninsula rack rates, 101 Ri-Rá (Dublin), 187 rail passes, 94 The Rock of Cashel (County rail system (trains), 92–94, 128, 129, Tipperary), 18, 241 132–133 Rogue (Dublin), 187 Rathlin Island, 431 Róisín Dubh (Galway City), 358 Reginald’s Tower (County Waterford), 236 Rose of Tralee Festival, 53, 303 Renards (Dublin), 187 Ross Castle (Killarney National Park), 290 renting a car, 86–88 Rosscommon, accommodations, 375 resources. See books and magazines Rothe House (County Kilkenny), 249 (travel resources); contact Roundstone Music Craft & Fashion information and services (Connemara), 369 restaurants Roundwood, 201 Aran Islands, 361 Royal County Down Golf Club (Down), 20 Belfast, 420–422 Royal Dublin golf course (Dublin), best, list of, 15–16 167–168 Connemara, 365–366 Royal Portrush golf course cost, 34–35, 68, 70 (County Antrim), 63, 429 County Antrim, 16, 429 rugby, 113, 293 County Clare, 16, 335–337 Russborough House (County Wicklow), County Derry, 16, 406 211–212 County Donegal, 391–392 Ryanair airline, 79 County Down, 436–437 County Fermanagh, 410–411 County Kerry, 16 S County Kildare, 215 safety, 189, 453 County Kilkenny, 15, 245–247 sailing, 111–112, 276, 411 County Limerick, 16, 324–326 saints, 29–30 County Louth, 15, 194–195 Saltee Islands (County Wexford), 227–228 County Mayo, 377–378 (Galway City), 355 County Meath, 194–195 Samhain (Halloween), 53, 54 County Sligo, 377–378 Scholar’s (Dublin), 184 County Tipperary, 240 The Scotsman (County Donegal), 396 County Tyrone, 410–411 Seafare Ecotours (Iveragh County Wexford, 225 Peninsula), 299–300 County Wicklow, 205–206 seafood, 447 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 475

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seasons, 47–49, 50–54 Spartacus International Gay Guide self-catering accommodations, 69, 97–98 (Verlag), 107 Selskar Abbey (County Wexford), 228 spas, 98, 380 senior citizens, vacation planning, spectator sports, 112–113 104–105 The Craft and Design Studios service charge (tipping), 69, 70, 455 (Connemara), 369 Shandon Church (East County Cork), 266 sports. See also bicycling; hiking and Shannon, 58 walking Shannon International Airport, boating, 111–112, 276, 411 77, 321, 332 fishing, 111, 292, 384, 411 Shaw, George Bernard (playwright), 31 football, 53, 113, 293 Sheela na gig (County Sligo), 386 greyhound racing, 113, 330 Sheep’s Head Way (West County horse racing, 52, 53, 112, 330 Cork), 279 horseback riding, 112, 291, 313, 367 shopping hurling, 53, 113 best items to buy, 448–450 rugby, 113, 293 budgeting, 68 sailing, 111–112, 276, 411 clothing sizes, 450 soccer, 113 markets, 178 St. Anne’s (East County Cork), 266 Siamsa Tire: The National Folk Theatre of St. Ann’s Anglican Church (Dublin), 166 Ireland (Dingle Peninsula), 314 St. Audoen’s Church (Dublin), 166–167 sights, natural, 20–21 St. Brigid, 29 Silken Thomas (County Kildare), 217 St. Canice’s Cathedral (County Skeff Bar (Galway City), 359 Kilkenny), 248–249 The Skellig Experience (Iveragh St. Columb’s Cathedral (County Peninsula), 300 Derry), 408 Skellig Michael Boat Trip and St. Columcille (St. ), 29 Exploratorium (Iveragh St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral (East County Peninsula), 300 Cork), 266–267 Skelligs (Kerry), 20 St. Francis Abbey Brewery (County The Sky and the Ground Kilkenny), 249 (County Wexford), 230 St. Margaret’s golf course (Dublin), 168 slang and languages, 31–33 St. Mary’s Cathedral (County Slea Head tour on the Limerick), 329 Dingle Peninsula, 19 St. Michan’s Church (Dublin), 167 Slieve League (County Donegal), 20–21, St. Patrick, 30 387, 393, 395 St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Dublin), 159 Sligo Abbey (County Sligo), 382 St. Patrick’s Day Dublin Festival, 51 , 384–385 St. Stephen’s Day, 54 Smithwick’s Cat Laughs Comedy St. Stephen’s Green (Dublin), 131 Festival, 51 St. Stephen’s Green and Newman House smoking, 189, 453 (Dublin), 159–160 Smyth’s Irish Linens (Belfast), 426 The Stag’s Head (Dublin), 185 snail mail, 121 Steam Museum (County Kildare), 217 soccer, 113 The Steensons (Belfast), 426 South East Coastal Drive (County Stephen Pearce Pottery Waterford), 18, 236–237 (East County Cork), 268 The Spaniard (West County Cork), 280 stew, 446 (Galway City), 355 stolen or lost wallet, 75–76 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 476

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students, travel resources, 106 of County Fermanagh, 411 Sugar Loaf Mountain (County Wicklow), of County Kilkenny, 243, 247 212 of County Limerick, 326–327 surnames, origins of, 108 of County Meath, 195 Synge, John Millington (playwright), 31 of County Waterford, 231–232, 235 of County Wexford, 226 of County Wicklow, 207 T of Dingle Peninsula, 303, 309–311 T. & H. Doolan’s (County Waterford), 238 disabled travelers, 105–106 tax, VAT, 69, 75, 453 of Dublin, 171–173 taxis, in Dublin, 132, 189 of East County Cork, 263 telephone calls, 70, 118–119, 453–454 escorted tours, 82–84 telephone numbers. See contact families, 103, 173 information and services of Galway City, 353 Temple Bar Book Market (Dublin), 178 gay and lesbian travelers, 107 Temple Bar Craft and Furniture Market of Iveragh Peninsula, 294 (Dublin), 178 of Killarney, 287 Temple Bar Gallery (Dublin), 156 of Killarney National Park, 291, 291–292 Temple Bar neighborhood (Dublin), 130, package tours, 71, 84–85 142, 156, 175 senior citizens, 104–105 Temple Bar Outdoor Food Market train tours, 92–94 (Dublin), 178 of West County Cork, 272 theater. See also performing arts Tower hotels, 96 Abbey Theater, 22, 130, 187 Tower Museum (County Derry), 408–409 Brú Ború Heritage Centre & Tracing Your Ancestors in Ireland Theatre, 241–242 (Ireland Tourist Board), 108 Druid Theatre Company, 358 traditional Irish music (trad), 9, 40–42, Siamsa Tire: The National Folk Theatre 185–186, 427 of Ireland, 314 Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl Thomas Dillon’s (Galway City), 357 (Dublin), 9, 172–173 Thoor Ballylee (County Galway), 23, Traditional Music Shop (County 356–357 Clare), 342 Tidiest Town awards, 15 traffic rules, 90 Tig Neachtain (Galway City), 359 trailers/motorhomes, 100 time zone, 454 trains, 92–94, 128, 129, 132–133 Tipperary Crystal Designs Tralee. See Dingle Peninsula (County Tipperary), 242 Tralee Golf Club (Dingle Peninsula), 313 tipping, 69, 70, 455 trams (Luas), in Dublin, 133 Toner’s (Dublin), 185 transaction fees for credit cards, 73 Torc Waterfall (Killarney National Transport Museum (County Tyrone), Park), 290 413–414 tourist information, 456–457. See also transportation (to Ireland), 71, 81–85. contact information and services See also air travel to Ireland tours. See also boat tours transportation (within Ireland). See also of Belfast, 422–423 bicycling; hiking and walking; tours of Connemara, 366–367 Aran Islands, 360–361 of County Antrim, 428 base-camp approach to, 47 of County Clare, 337 Belfast, 417 of County Derry, 406–407 buses, 91–92, 128, 129, 132 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 477

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Connemara, 363 cost, 67 U County Armagh, 435 UCG Multiplex (Dublin), 187 County Clare, 332 American Folk Park County Derry, 401–403 (County Tyrone), 413–414 County Donegal, 387–389 Ulster Folk and Transport Museum County Down, 435 (County Down), 424–425 County Fermanagh, 401–403 Ulster Fry, 407 County Kildare, 213 Ulster Way (County Antrim), 429 County Kilkenny, 243 Ulsterbus, 92 County Louth, 191–192 Unbelievably Good Deals and Great County Mayo, 371–373 Adventures That You Absolutely County Meath, 191–192 Can’t Get Unless You’re Over 50 County Sligo, 371–373 (McGraw-Hill), 105 County Tipperary, 239 United Airlines, 79 County Tyrone, 401–403 County Waterford, 231–232 County Wexford, 222 V County Wicklow, 202 Valley Course (County Antrim), 430 Dingle Peninsula, 303 VAT (value-added tax), 69, 75, 453 driving, 86–91 The Vee Drive (County Dublin, 128–133 Waterford), 18, 237 East County Cork, 258–259 Verbal Arts Centre (County Galway City, 346–348 Derry), 23, 409 Iveragh Peninsula, 294 Vicar Street (Dublin), 186 Killarney, 281–283 Viking Splash Tours (Dublin), 173 nomadic approach to, 47 Virgin Atlantic airline, 79 trains, 92–94, 128, 129, 132–133 visitor centers. See contact information West County Cork, 270–272 and services travel agencies, online, 80–81 Travel 50 & Beyond magazine, 105 travel information. See contact W information and services W. H. South (County Limerick), 331 travel insurance, 82, 116–117 walking. See hiking and walking Travel Unlimited: Uncommon Adventures Walking in Ireland (Lonely Planet), 110 for the Mature Traveler (Avalon), 105 Walking the Kerry Way (Iveragh traveler’s checks, 74–75 Peninsula), 301 Travelodge hotels, 96 Walking the Táin Way (County The Treasure Chest (Galway City), 357 Louth), 198 Treaty Stone (County Limerick), 329 wallet, lost or stolen, 75–76 Trinity College (Dublin), 9, 130, 160–161 Waterford Crystal Factory trip-cancellation insurance, 116 (County Waterford), 12, 237, 238 Triskel Arts Centre (East County Waterford Treasures Museum Cork), 269 (County Waterford), 237–238 the Troubles, 12, 44, 403, 407–408 Waterstone’s (Dublin), 178 Turk’s Head Chop House (Dublin), 185 Waterville Golf Links (Iveragh Twelve Bens (Connemara), 363, 367–368 Peninsula), 301 37_105726 bindex.qxp 1/19/07 11:21 AM Page 478

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weather information, 49–50, 189, 455 Whelan’s Pub (Dublin), 185, 186 Web site resources. See contact whiskey, 39–40, 446 information and services The White Room (Iveragh Peninsula), 301 Weir and Sons (Dublin), 179 Wicklow Mountains National Park West County Cork (County Wicklow), 20, 209 accommodations, 14, 272–274 The Wicklow Way (County Wicklow), 210 attractions, 12, 20, 46 The Wild Wicklow Tour (County information about, 280 Wicklow), 207 pubs, 21, 279–280 Wilde, Oscar (playwright), 31 restaurants, 15, 274–276 World Irish Dancing Championships, 51 tours, 272 writers and writing. See literature transportation to and around, 270–272 West Kerry Craft Guild (Dingle Peninsula), 314 Y Westgate Design (County Wexford), 229 Yeats Tavern (County Sligo), 386 Westgate Heritage Tower (County Yeats, W. B. Wexford), 229 gravesite, 385 Westport House & Country Park information about, 31 (County Mayo), 383–384 Lough Gill lake, cruise, 23 Westport Leisure Park (County Lough Gill lake featured in poems, 19 Mayo), 380 summer house, 23, 356–357 Wexford County Museum The Yeats Statue, 385 (County Wexford), 226 Youghal (East County Cork), 268 Wexford Opera Festival, 54 Wexford Silver (County Wexford), 229 Wexford Wildfowl Reserve Z (County Wexford), 228 zoos, 166, 423 W5: Whowhatwherewhenwhy (Belfast), 425–426