Irish Guides

Great Irish Road Trips is your essential guide to discovering Ireland’s most unforgettable journeys – from iconic coastal drives to hidden gems off the beaten track. . .

In a journey across the island, Brinsley McNamara - curator of the popular social media channel Weird Ireland - shares his oddity obsession to bring you an off-the-beaten-track account of unique Irish wonders. 

John G. O’Dwyer’s Irish walks have become famous through his column in The Irish Times.

This latest edition now features two brand-new walks - St Declan's Way North and South!

Great Irish Walks and Hikes is your ultimate guide to exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland on foot.

This beautiful and thoroughly practical book will inspire parents (and guardians, grandparents, aunts and uncles) to believe that hiking with children is not only possible but also very enjoyable.

Explore the hidden gems of Ireland with Ireland’s Curious Places, a captivating guide to 100 of the island’s most curious, intriguing and quirky locations.

In 1902, William Bulfin embarked on a cycling tour of Ireland. Rambles in Éirinn is his tribute to a changing Ireland and an insightful exploration of its enduring spirit.

From music festivals to bog snorkelling, The Great Irish Bucket List is a must-have guide to Ireland’s cultural and natural beauty, ideal for any prospective explorers.

Exploring Ireland is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the outdoors, from families looking for gentle Sunday strolls to experienced adventurers seeking out challenging hikes, paddles and cycles.

Come and explore Dublin! Journey through the city from its origins as a Viking port over a thousand years ago to the vibrant capital city it is today.

Explore 100 extraordinary locations in Ireland. Extraordinary Places and Where Best to Walk, Eat and Sleep

Lonely Planet's Ireland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.

That Place We Call Home is an absorbing non-fiction debut from one of Ireland’s broadcasting national treasures.

The second edition of Exploring Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way is essential reading for anyone planning to visit the Atlantic coast of Ireland. 

The spectacular Causeway Coast is ranked among the world’s five greatest road trips. This beautiful photographic book features a selection of highlights, from the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge to the Giant’s Causeway, from the Bushmills Distillery to the Dunluce Castle. See famous sites and hidden gems.

Discovery 29 Map for Northern Ireland area of Mournes

From the doorstep of Dublin, there is easy access to a cycling haven of deep glens, forested mountains, and wild scenery, including the Wicklow Mountains.

Xploreit Maps is an Irish publisher of maps and atlases. The Xploreit County Series covers the western coastal counties in a set of double-sided maps ranging from County Cork in the southwest to County Donegal in the northwest.

Boasting deserted beaches, towering sea-cliffs and tiny harbours - not to mention rich cultural and historical interest - the west of Ireland has much to entice the visitor, and with many miles of quiet roads, it's a cyclist's paradise.