Frommer's Ireland 2009 (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Christi Daugherty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 2009 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 646)

America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• Whether you're looking up your family or heading for the bright lights of one of Europe's youngest countries, our expert authors will guide you to your best Emerald Isle journey.

• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

About the Author

Christi Daugherty (London, England) is an expat American. A former journalist, she s the author of several travel books including Frommer s Ireland 2007 and Frommer s Paris Day by Day. She also co-wrote Frommer s MTV Ireland and Frommer s MTV Europe. She learned everything she knows about Ireland accidentally, while getting lost repeatedly over the course of many years. She likes to think that she gets lost so you don t have to. On a recent trip, she stumbled across the ruins of the castle her family left behind when they fled Ireland in the 17th century, with the English hot on their trail. There wasn t much left of it. In her spare time she writes unpublished mystery novels. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; Revised edition (January 9, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470387491
• ISBN-13: 978-0470387498
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #803,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Christi Daugherty (London, England) is an expat American. A former journalist, she s the author of several travel books including Frommer's Ireland 2007 and Frommer's Paris Day by Day. She also co-wrote Frommer's MTV Ireland and Frommer's MTV Europe. She learned everything she knows about Ireland accidentally, while getting lost repeatedly over the course of many years. She likes to think that she gets lost so you don t have to. On a recent trip, she stumbled across the ruins of the castle her family left behind when they fled Ireland in the 17th century, with the English hot on their trail. There wasn't much left of it. In her spare time she writes unpublished mystery novels.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful comprehensive guide book, February 22, 2009

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A. Mayne (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Ireland 2009 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I bought this book to plan a 14 day driving tour of Ireland with my in-laws. I found this book to be very informative and have almost too much information. My mother in law knew of some little known pottery artist and his studio was in this book. I will note that some of the hotels / eateries listed as inexpensive are considered mid-range to expensive in other books. I have enjoyed all the Frommer's guides I've used; they are easy to use to look up specific locations, have some great itineraries and are comprehensive. I use Frommer's guides' books as a supplement to other guide books. Another item I noticed is there are two comprehensive museum / castle cards one can purchase to tour Ireland that covers most of the main sites. Neither card was mentioned in this book but could save a couple around 50 to 100 euros. The Rick Steve's guide book mentioned them and identified if a sight accepted the heritage card etc. I would recommend purchasing this book help plan for your next trip to Ireland, however I would also purchase Rick Steve's Ireland. I personally feel two guide books makes planning much easier.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best I've Used, August 4, 2007

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Alex (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Ireland 2007 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

Best guide to Ireland I've used so far. I found it was more honest and less PR sounding than many guides, which can sound like they're written by a tourist board. Quality of writing excellent, information exhaustive and comprehensive. Does a good job of listing a range of what's available for differnt budgets too, in terms of hotels and so forth, which I found particularly useful given how expensive visiting Ireland (and Europe in general) has become!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best for detail, April 3, 2008

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Biology4 "biology4" (VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Frommer's Ireland 2008 (Frommer's Complete) (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I used Frommer's and Fodor's both for my recent Ireland trip. I think Frommer's had better detail about sights, for example: more accurate times when the sites were open. I usually check the book out of the library and if I really like it then I buy it. I probably used Frommer's more on my vacation.