Frommer's Ireland from $60 a Day [Paperback]

Mark Meagher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2002 | Series: Frommer's $ A Day (Book 4)

Frommer's is the name you can trust for great travel bargains. Our acclaimed $-a-Day series is not for backpackers who want to rough it, but for travelers with taste, who've outgrown their student lifestyle and demand comfortable accommodations and good, authentic meals at a reasonable price. Each guide is loaded with detailed listings for mom-and-pop motels, B&Bs, comfortable guesthouses, good-value bistros, and ethnic restaurants. You'll find a bargain-hunter's shopping guide, affordable fun after dark, and complete sightseeing coverage, including the best things to do for free (or almost).

Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. Every Frommer's $-a-Day Guide is up-to-date, with dozens of color maps and exact prices for every single expense, so you can accurately plan each day's budget. Frommer's knows that affordable travel doesn't have to mean making sacrifices. It's about having fun and getting a great deal!

Frommer's Ireland from $60 a Day will help you plan an unforgettable and affordable trip to the Emerald Isle. Our author has found amazing deals on inviting places to stay, from country castles to Victorian townhouses, and great dining at unbelievably low prices, from a $7 Dublin pub lunch to a three-course gourmet supper at a cozy inn for $20.

You'll rely on Frommer's for a complete budget sightseeing guide to mysterious ancient ruins, Norman castles, literary landmarks, great small towns, and more. We'll show you the best of Ireland's beautiful countryside, with scenic drives, nature walks, golf, fishing, and horseback riding, helping you save money every step of the way. And of course, we'll be sure to send you to the best pubs and tell you where to find the best live Irish music. We've even thrown in a free full-color fold-out map!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Frommer's brings you everything you want to see or do in Ireland, even on a budget:

The Best Castles, Natural Wonders, Ruins, Irish Baking, Affordable Restaurants, Offbeat Activities, Bed and Breakfasts

Tips on:

Finding the best shopping bargains

Tracing your Irish roots

Seeing the sights

Planning outdoor activities: bicycling, walking, driving, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, diving, horseback riding, birdwatching....and of course GOLF! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Mark Meagher, an avid naturalist as well as a competitive cyclist and kayaker, has lived and studied in Ireland and is currently completing graduate studies in architecture at Harvard University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 19 edition (April 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764565478
• ISBN-13: 978-0764565472
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,870,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars extremely helpful!, March 13, 2001

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"phoenixfromtheflame" (michigan, usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Ireland From $60 a Day: The Ultimate Guide to Low-Cost Comfortable Travel (Frommer's $ A Day) (Paperback)

i would recommend this book to anyone planning on traveling to ireland on a budget. the price comparisons from city to city are extremely helpful, as is the recommendations on areas to avoid if you're trying to avoid overly-touristy destinations. recommendations for low-cost travel agencies are accurate and helpful as well. my only gripe was the lack of photographs to give an idea of the places the book is describing, but the information more than makes up for the lack of images.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Guide for Traveling Ireland, May 1, 2003

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shoutgrace "savedbyhisgrace" (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Ireland from $60 a Day (Paperback)

I've tried different guides and I found I come back to the Frommer Guide. It contains more information that comprehensive and complete. Except maybe a few omissions. The [dollar amount] a day guide is handy for the thrifty traveler. It will help you find affordable accommodations and restaurants. My suggestion is if you're in Dublin be careful of some high prices. Sometimes it's best to check with the Tourist Board for the local budget fare. Most of the best bargains I found were by exploring the city. Most low prices are in the pubs and near the Temple Bar area. All the other places around Ireland are fairly reasonable. The guide contains lists of maps with two color city and regional maps, plus a large pullout road map. Also has tips for the best places and activities, and planning an affordable trip. All prices may vary though due to the High Season (Summer-higher prices) or the Low Season (Fall-Winter-lower prices). So the prices in the book is not always a reliable source. You may want to inquire. The book is sectioned by each county in the Irish Republic including Northern Ireland. Each attraction and establishment has description, address, contact and road information. There's a handy appendix to get an in-depth look at Ireland's history, folklore, music and food & drink. This is just about everything you need for a memorable and inexpensive trip.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Basically Good Guide, But A Couple of Misses, December 30, 2002

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Kilgora (San Francisco,, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Ireland from $60 a Day (Paperback)

This guide gives you pretty much what you're looking for in a guide... it lists the sites, gives recommendations on what you should see and miss, it also gives detailed information on how to reach where you're going by car, rail, bus, or plane. It's very similar in material and detail to the Lonely Planet Ireland guide... the difference, though, is that this guide has more information on activities such as walking, bicycling, birdwatching, swimming etc. where available. You should know two things, however that may sway your decision about this guide: #1) Absolutely no pictures.. if you need a guide with tons of pictures, get the Eyewitness Guide along with either this one or Lonely Planet to fill the gaps in the Eyewitness. #2) I was hoping for more recommendations for budget lodging. It usually only has a handful per town.. and some are not that reasonable. If this is because there are no cheap accomodations in most of the towns, that's fine. But the book IS called Ireland from $60 A Day, afterall. Maybe it should be called Ireland from $60 A Day, If You're Lucky and Go In the Off Season, But Really Be Prepared to Much Spend More Than That, Especially in Dublin. OK, maybe not. Hope this helps!