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Killarney - History & Heritage Tour Killarney. Despite the popular perception of a crowded, commercialised tourist destination, Killarney and the beautiful landscape around it have a rich and varied history and heritage. To mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of Killarney town, a team of experts was commissioned to contribute to this first book detailing its history and heritage. This is a lavishly illustrated, large-format book for the general and more serious reader.

I Never Knew That About Ireland Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a fascinating journey around Ireland, to discover the tales buried deep in the country's history. Packed full of legends, firsts, birthplaces, inventions and adventures, this book visits each of the four provinces - Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connaught - and unearths the hidden gems that each county in these provinces holds. Discover where people and ideas were born, where dreams were inspired and where the unforgettable figures of Ireland's past now slumber. You'll be able to visit the holy mountain, Croagh Patrick in Country Mayo, where St Patrick is said to have driven all the snakes in Ireland into the sea. At Lismore Castle in County Waterford you will uncover the bathroom dedicated to Fred Astaire, whose sister Adele was the hugely popular Chatelaine of Lismore in the 1930s and 40s. On the winter solstice you can bathe in the sunlight that fills the burial chamber at Newgrange, County Meath - the oldest solar observatory in the world. This irresistible compendium of facts and stories will give you a captivating insight into the people, ideas and events that have shaped the individual identity of every place you visit, and will have you exclaiming again and again: 'Well, I never knew that!'.

Killarney National Park: A Place to Treasure Tour Killarney. Killarney National Park with its lakes, woods and mountains, forms the backdrop for most visits to Kerry. Despite the popular image of a commercialised tourist destination, the National Park is probably the greatest natural treasury in Ireland, remaining relatively undiscovered and unspoiled.

Ireland (Eyewitness Travel Guides) The guides that show you what others only tell you! Features a Discovery' feature which describes each region and its highlights, to ensure you make the most of your trip. With clear maps, extensive hotel and restaurant listings of all price levels. Using the unique 3D models and cutaways explore the spectacular scenery of Killarney to the castles of Donegal and Kilkenny, and tips on where to find the best Ulster Fry and the tastiest Guiness will ensure you have everything you need for a memorable stay.

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