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Best of Ireland

An Insider Guide to the Real Ireland
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The only book you need to enjoy unforgettable Irish adventures. To experience Ireland at its very best, you need Cassie Stokes. As the host of the hugely popular Best of Ireland series, Cassie has spent years travelling Ireland on a mission to find the ultimate pubs,... Read More
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The only book you need to enjoy unforgettable Irish adventures.

To experience Ireland at its very best, you need Cassie Stokes.

As the host of the hugely popular Best of Ireland series, Cassie has spent years travelling Ireland on a mission to find the ultimate pubs, restaurants, hiking trails and hidden gems. Now, for the first time, she's sharing her insider secrets and favourite spots in one beautiful celebration of her home country. From the local haunts she can't get enough of to the locations that take her breath away, this is Ireland through the eyes of someone who knows and loves it deeply.

Inside Best of Ireland, you'll discover:

  • Over 500 recommendations to add to your Ireland bucket list, all handpicked, tried and tested by Cassie herself.
  • Themed "best of" lists, including old-school pubs, Irish whiskey spots, music festivals, castles, pizza joints and hotels.
  • Ideas for all 32 counties throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, across dedicated chapters covering Pubs, Food, Drinking Spots, Culture and the Outdoors.
  • Ready-to-go itineraries that bring Cassie's recommendations together for easy planning, from a quick weekend escape to Dublin to a 10-day west coast road trip.
  • Gorgeous photography, making it the perfect gift for someone looking for an inspiring Ireland travel guide or a keepsake book about Ireland.

Whether you have a weekend or two weeks to explore, Best of Ireland is all the inspiration you need to have the ultimate Irish adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241804780

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Travel

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 223.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

About the Author

A former broadcaster, Cassie Stokes is one of Ireland's top content creators today. She's best known for her online series, \"Best Of\", which sees her travel all around Ireland looking for the best places to eat, drink and more.

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