Over 200 stunning original photographs of Ireland, North and South, featuring its historic places, monuments, breathtaking scenery, the people, fairs and festivals. Each photograph is accompanied by fact-filled, informative text on the history, legend, lives and customs covered by the pictures. The book takes you on a county by county tour of Ireland, visiting all the major tourist attractions: The Rock of Cashel, The Cliffs of Moher, The Giant"s Causeway, Trinity College, Bunratty Castle, as well as illustrating unique features for which the Irish landscape is famous, such as thatched cottages, stone walls and round towers. The perfect accompaniment to a visit to Ireland and the ideal souvenir to take home. Also available in French, German, Italian and Spanish.