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Cork is the largest county in Ireland with undulating land interrupted by long ridges of sandstone with picturesque river valleys in between...
Take a Tour of Limerick City and Surrounds with Ireland's Blue Book...
Beautiful Belfast, historically famous for shipbuilding and Irish Linen. More recently, rapid changes have brought an exciting dynamism to this once troubled spot.
Looking for the perfect honeymoon in Ireland - then choose this Blue Book romantic getaway, with breathtaking landscapes and luxurious accommodation......
You know what, you deserve it! There comes a time in all our busy lives that we feel we've earned the right to be treated like a Star or in this case Five Stars!!
Dublin's Bubblin! One of Europe's finest Capital Cities, stretching from the Hills of Howth to the Heritage town of Dalkey Dublin is built on the River Liffey...
Galway, a beautiful county divided by the expanse of Lough Corrib. To the south lies Galway city with its seaside suburb of Salthill...
Step back in time with a stay in a Blue Book historic hotel or castle.....
A World Heritage Site is a property inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its outstanding universal value.This is your guide to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites around Ireland.
We provide conducted tours to suit the cultural interests of groups ranging from 12 to 24 people. The duration of each tour varies from 5 days (4 nights) and 10 days (9 nights). Regardless of duration each tour is conducted as a themed presentation on Irish culture through those whose creativity contributed to that culture.
A tour of the Island of Ireland's historic monastic sites.....including Glendalough, Croach Patrick, Clonmanoise and the Rock of Cashel.
Visit some iconic film Locations sites around Ireland.....
Follow the footsteps of great leaders on their trips around Ireland
Ireland is a country renowned for its history and hospitality and what better way to experience this gem of an island than by visiting the top visitor attractions.....
Ireland's Blue Book has aligned with the Responsible Tourism Skillnet organization to encourage its members towards attaining EU Flower label accreditation. Read on for details of our eco friendly practices...
Visit the Castle Hotels around Ireland.....a selection of Ireland's most romantic historic luxurious castle hotels
Take an Arts and Antiques Tour Of Ireland with Ireland's Blue Book...
Visit Ireland's most beautiful and scenic gardens staying in romantic historic country houses and hotels while on your trip.
No matter where you go in our country you'll never be far from the home, town or village school that inspired and shaped our countless writers, poets, essayists, playwright and novelists......
Take a Castles, Gardens and Historic Houses of Ireland with Ireland's Blue Book...
You know what, you deserve it! There comes a time in all our busy lives that we feel we've earned the right to be treated like a Star or in this case Five Stars!!
Enjoy a relaxing gossip or chat with a close friend to the accompaniment of the gentle rattle of cups and saucers in elegant surroundings.....
Providing guests with the very best food available has always been a special feature of Blue Book hospitality. This has become even more evident with the inclusion of some of Dublin's top restaurants who have brought an exciting cosmopolitan atmosphere to this group of dedicated chefs and cooks.
Whiskey-Whisky Tour of Ireland and Scotland, in association with connoisseurs of Scotland...
Learn to cook or improve your culinary skills in a Blue Book Cookery School.....
Looking for the perfect honeymoon in Ireland - then choose this Blue Book romantic getaway, with breathtaking landscapes and luxurious accommodation......
The most romantic historic hotels, country houses and castle hotels in Ireland......
You can guess, by the title of this suggested itinerary that there may be a spot of fishing included...
Ireland is recognized as being the outstanding angling destination in Europe....
Visit Ireland's most beautiful and scenic gardens staying in romantic historic country houses and hotels while on your trip.
Take a Northern Golf Tour of Ireland with Ireland's Blue Book...
Take a Southern Golf Tour of Ireland with Ireland's Blue Book...
Many a song has been written about Ireland's majestic mountains This short tour will give you a little flavour of just a few of Ireland's favourite mountain haunts...
Learn to cook or improve your culinary skills in a Blue Book Cookery School.....
Connemara is a savage beauty", Oscar Wilde. From the rugged Twelve Bens mountain range in the north through lake-rich Roundstone Bog to the golden beaches reaching out into the Atlantic Ocean, Connemara is a region of unparalleled beauty.
Take a Celtic Mist Tour Of Ireland with Ireland's Blue Book. Highlights include Belfast, The Giant's Causeway, Bushmill's Distillery, Dunluce Castle, Donegal and the lakes of Fermanagh.
The Wild Atlantic Way is set to be Ireland's first long distance driving route for tourists, featuring a 2500 km driving route from Donegal to West Cork.
Highlights include kissing the Blarney Stone and visiting Cork City, The Lakes of Killarney and The Ring of Kerry, The Cliffs of Moher and Connemara.
Ireland is a country renowned for its history and hospitality and what better way to experience this gem of an island than by visiting the top visitor attractions.....
Receive an Irish Welcome with Ireland's Blue Book..... Highlights include Dublin and Cork Cities, The Rock of Cashel, The Lakes of Killarney, The Ring of Kerry, The Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle.
Highlights include the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Galway City, Connemara, Mayo, Sligo and Dublin.