Irelands Hidden Gems sparkle in this new and original Ireland Travel Guide. Unearthed and brought to light for the first time by Irish travel writer & photographer Susan Byron, Irelands Hidden Gems highlights only the very best of what Ireland has to offer the independent traveller or curious browser in search of a more authentic experience of Ireland. It is about quality not quantity, which is why the recommendations are limited to the Top 10 in each Category rather than overwhelm the visitor with a hit or miss list of multiple choices. Based on years of personal experience and as a native born and bred in Ireland, these are listed under compelling titles which include the spectacular landscapes, historic castles, mysterious sacred places, rich culture and ancient traditions of Ireland.

The Hidden Gems are those little-known extra special places or
10 Other Things To Do and See in an area that are mostly FREE
and listed seperately at the bottom of each page. For example, did you know that near the Cliffs of Moher (highly recommended) there is a very famous holy well named after St Brigid who was a Celtic Godess long before she was credited with being a Christian saint? A golden beach Fanore from the Irish 'Fainne an Oir' or 'Ring of Gold' with boat trips available to the Aran Islands not to mention some of the Best Surfing and Traditional Music in the West of Ireland...

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Go n'eiri an t'adh leat - Good Luck ! Susan Byron