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Aasleagh Falls: 374
Abbeys and monasteries: Cong Abbey, 364–365; Ennis Friary, 301, 304; Glendalough, 139–142; Hore Abbey, 164; Jerpoint Abbey, 157–158; Kells Priory, 158–159; Monasterboice, 129–130, 508; Old Mellifont Abbey, 128–129; Reasc Monastery, 290–291; St. Mary’s Abbey (Howth), 118
Abbey Theatre (Dublin): 52, 79, 93, 510
Abortion: 505
Accommodations: See Sleeping; and specific destinations
Act of Union (1801): 85, 128, 243, 366, 495
Aer Arann Islands: 358–359
Afternoon tea, in Dublin: 108
Aillwee Caves: 318
Aircoach (Dublin): 108–109, 111
Airfares (airlines): 23, 574–575; discount, 110, 575
Airports: 575; Aran Islands, 358–359; Belfast, 477; Cork, 206; Dublin, 108–109; Kerry, 254, 296; Shannon, 300, 307; VAT refunds, 529
Almanac: Northern Ireland, 397; Republic of Ireland, 33
Ancestors, tracing: See Genealogical research
Ancient stone circles: about, 488–489. See also Archaeological sites
An Daingean Peninsula: See Dingle Peninsula
An Daingean Town: See Dingle Town
An Earagail: 390
Anglo-Irish Treaty (1921): 67
An Plassy (shipwreck): 355
Antrim Coast: 427–428, 435–445; map, 438–439; planning tips, 427–428; transportation, 428. See also Portrush
Antrim Mountains and Glens: 444
Apartment rentals: overview, 544–545
Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall (Derry): 409–410
Apps: 26; messaging, 555; navigation tools, 530, 569
Aquariums: Dingle, 256, 266; Salthill, 333
Aran Artisan Garden (Inishmore): 349
Aran Islands: 12, 340–359; ferries, 311–312, 313, 356–358; map, 341. See also Inisheer Island; Inishmore Island
Archaeological sites: overview, 488–489, 505–508; Caherconnell Ring Fort, 317; Cahergal Ring Fort, 238, 246; Drombeg Stone Circle, 200, 489; Dun Aengus (Inishmore), 342, 347–348; Dunbeg Fort, 287; Gallarus Oratory, 291; Grianan Aileach Ring Fort, 387; Hill of Tara, 61–62, 127–128; Inishmore, 349–350; Kenmare Stone Circle, 222–223, 489; Knowth, 125; Leacanabuaile Ring Fort, 238, 246; Newgrange, 124–125; Poulnabrone Dolmen, 317–318; Puicin Wedge Tomb, 269–270; Rock of Cashel, 149–166; Staigue Fort, 234, 240
Ardmore: 212–213
Arkin Fort (Inishmore): 350
Art: history timeline, 498–499; overview, 505–509. See also specific art museums and artists
Ashford Castle: 365
Atlantaquaria Aquarium (Salthill): 333
ATMs: 523–528. See also specific destinations
Audio Europe, Rick Steves: 577
Avondale House: 142–143
Bacon (Francis) Studio (Dublin): 83
Bailey Lighthouse (Howth): 118
Ballinspittle: 379
Ballycastle: ferries, 443–444
Ballyhack: 182–183
Ballyvourney: 216
Balscadden House (Howth): 118
B&Bs: See Bed-and-breakfasts
Bangor Castle: 479
Bangor Coastal Path: 478
Banks (banking): alerting to travel, 25–26, 524–526. See also Money; and specific destinations
Banquet, at Dunguaire Castle: 319–320
Barronstrand Street (Waterford): 170, 171, 178
Barry, Kevin: 92
Barry’s Old Time Amusement Arcade (Portrush): 430
Battle of Clontarf: 487
Battle of Kinsale: 198, 200–201, 410, 492
Battle of the Boyne (1690): 120, 409, 419, 493; site of, 125–127
Beaches: Ardmore, 212; Bangor, 478; Carroll’s Cove, 236; Dun Laoghaire, 114; Inch Strand (Dingle), 239, 270; Inishmore, 348; Portrush, 429–430; St. Finian’s Bay, 238; Salthill, 333; Ventry, 286
Beaghmore Stone Circle: 489
Beal na Blath: 215–216
Beara Peninsula: 224–225; boating, 223; map, 225
Beatty (Chester) Library (Dublin): 48, 71–73
Bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs): overview, 539, 540–543. See also specific destinations
Beehive huts (clochans): 248–249, 287–288, 290–291
Beer: 550–553; Guinness Storehouse (Dublin), 49, 87–89; Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny, 153. See also Pubs
Belfast: 17, 446–477; at a glance, 458; arrival in, 449, 452; eating, 474–476; entertainment, 471; excursion areas, 477–482; helpful hints, 452–453; layout of, 448–449; maps, 447, 450–451, 464, 473; planning tips, 447–448; shopping, 452; sights, 457–471; sleeping, 471–473; tourist information, 449; tours, 455–457; transportation, 449, 452, 454, 476–477
Belfast Botanic Gardens: 458, 468
Belfast Cathedral: 467
Belfast International Airport: 477
Belfast Story: 471
Belfast Titanic Society: 456
Belfast Visitor Pass: 452
Belleek Pottery Visitors Centre: 383–384
Beltany Stone Circle: 489
Belt Shrine: 63
Benner’s Hotel (Dingle): 260
Biking (bike rentals): Belfast, 453, 456; Dingle Peninsula, 255, 267–268, 284–293; Dublin, 42, 46; Galway, 327; Inishmore, 342, 344–345; Kenmare, 220; Kilkenny, 148, 149; Kinsale, 192; Portrush, 430; Westport, 368, 370
Bird-watching: 286; the Burren, 318; Cliffs of Moher, 308; Ireland School of Falconry (Cong), 365–366; Rathlin Island, 444; Skellig Michael, 247, 249
Birkenhead: ferries, 477
Bishop’s Gate (Derry): 412–413
Bishop’s Palace (Waterford): 177–178
Black Fort (Inishmore): 350
Black Valley: 232
Blarney Stone and Castle: 214–215
Blarney Woolen Mills: 215
Blasket Island Ferry: 257–258, 293–294
Blasket Islands: 288–289; ferries, 257–258, 293–294; sleeping, 278; views of, 293–294
Blennerville Windmill (Tralee): 295–296
Blessing of the Boats (Dingle): 254, 581
Bloody Foreland: 391
Bloody Sunday (1972): 412, 413, 418, 420, 502; Monument (Derry), 417; overview, 415
Blue Coat School (Derry): 409
Boating: Bangor, 479; Dingle, 257; Kenmare, 223; Rathlin Island, 444
Boat travel and cruises: Aran Islands, 356–358; Belfast, 456–457; Blasket Islands, 257–258, 293–294; Cliffs of Moher, 311–312; Dingle, 257–258; Doolin, 311–312; Garnish Island, 224; Howth, 118; Kinsale, 193; map, 562–563; Skellig Michael, 247–248. See also Ferries
Bog Bodies (Dublin): 62–63
Bogs: 375–377
Bogside Inn (Derry): 420
Bogside Murals (Derry): 413–420; guided tours, 407; map, 414
Bollard’s Pub (Kilkenny): 153
Book of Kells (Dublin): 48, 56–58, 486, 507
Books, recommended: 581–583
Bookstores: See specific destinations
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre (Dublin): 93
Boyne Valley: 120–135, 506; map, 121; planning tips, 121; transportation, 121. See also Trim
Braveheart (movie): 130–133, 144
Brazen Head, the (Dublin): 94, 107
Brendan, Saint: 263, 304, 305, 332, 486
Brian Ború: 59–60, 115, 301, 487
Bridge End: 386
Bridge Street (Westport): 368–371
Bridget, Saint: 310
British pound: 525
Broighter Hoard: 63
Bru Boru Cultural Centre (Rock of Cashel): 166
Brú na Bóinne: 121–125; map, 121; planning tips, 122; tours, 121; Visitors Center and Museum, 123–124
Budgeting: 23. See also Money-saving tips
Bulman Bar (Kinsale): 198, 202, 205
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park: 299
Burial mounds: See Archaeological sites
Burren, the: 16, 314–320; botany of, 319; maps, 299, 316; planning tips, 298–299; self-guided driving tour, 315–320; tours, 301, 314–315
Burren Birds of Prey Centre: 318
Burren Centre (Kilfenora): 315–316
Burren Way: 311
Busáras Central Bus Station (Dublin): 39, 108
Buses (bus travel): 561, 564; map, 562–563; Antrim Coast, 428; Belfast, 453, 476; Cliffs of Moher, 311; Dingle, 254, 282–283; Dublin, 39, 43–44, 109; tours, 46–47; Ennis, 307; Galway, 339; Irish National Stud, 143; Kenmare, 228; Kilkenny, 148, 156; Kinsale, 191, 206; Portrush, 435; Tralee, 296; Trim, 135; Waterford, 180–181; Westport, 372
Bushmills (town): 442
Bushmills Distillery: 440–442
Business hours: 522–523
Butler Arms Hotel (Waterville): 237
Cabs: See Taxis
Caherconnell Ring Fort: 317
Cahersiveen: 238, 239, 242, 246
Calatrava, Santiago: 78
Car insurance: 567–569
Carnegie Arts Center (Kenmare): 220
Carol Cronin Gallery (Dingle): 262
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge: 442
Carrickfergus Castle: 458, 470
Carroll’s Cove: 236
Car travel (driving): 569–574; best three-week trip, 20–21; distances and time, 565; general driving tips, 570–571; navigation apps, 569; road signs, 572; roundabouts, 568, 572; Antrim Coast, 428; Belfast, 452; the Burren, 298–299, 307, 315–320; Cobh, 212; Connemara, 361, 372–378; County Clare, 298–299; Derry, 407; Dingle, 254, 282–293, 296–297; Dublin, 39, 109–110; Ennis, 300; Galway, 339; Healy Pass, 224–225; Irish National Stud, 143; Kilkenny, 148; Kinsale, 191; Ring of Kerry, 234, 235–239; Sally Gap, 138–139; Tralee, 296–297; Wicklow Mountains, 136
Cash: See Money
Cashel (town): 166–168; eating, 167–168; sleeping, 167
Cashel, Rock of: See Rock of Cashel
Castle Cove: 240
Castles: accommodations at, 546–547; architecture, 490; Ashford Castle, 365; Bangor Castle, 479; Blarney Castle, 214–215; Bunratty Castle, 299; Carrickfergus Castle, 458, 470; Desmond Castle (Kinsale), 199; Donegal Castle, 384; Dublin Castle, 49, 70–71; Dunguaire Castle, 319–320, 339; Dunluce Castle, 442–443; Glenveagh Castle, 388–390; Kilkenny Castle, 149–150; Leamaneh Castle, 317; Lynch’s Castle (Galway), 329; Minard Castle, 269; O’Brien’s Castle (Inisheer), 355; Trim Castle, 131–133
Castletownbere: 225
Cathedral of St. Nicholas (Galway): 332–333
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Waterford): 178
Cathedral Quarter (Belfast): 448, 465–467; eating, 475
Cathedrals: See Churches and cathedrals
Catholic Church: 32; Latin Mass, in Dublin, 41
Cavan, Saint: 355
Cell (mobile) phones: 26, 553–555
Celtic and Prehistoric Museum (Ventry): 286
Celts (Celtics): 9, 60–61, 62–64, 258, 269, 286, 290, 483–485, 580; about, 484
Centre for Migration Studies (near Omagh): 211, 426
Chaplin, Charlie: 237
Charlemagne: 245, 263, 486, 509
Charles Fort (Kinsale): 197–198
Chester Beatty Library (Dublin): 48, 71–73
Chorister’s Hall Medieval Museum (Waterford): 177
Christ Church Cathedral (Dublin): 74; eating near, 104; sleeping near, 96–98
Christ Church Cathedral (Waterford): 179
Church, The (Dublin): 105
Churches and cathedrals: architecture, 491; Cathedral of St. Nicholas (Galway), 332–333; Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Waterford), 178; Christ Church Cathedral (Dublin), 74; Christ Church Cathedral (Waterford), 179; First Derry Presbyterian Church, 409; Holy Cross Church (Kenmare), 223; Kilmalkedar church, 292; Long Tower Church (Derry), 423; Rock of Cashel Cathedral, 165–166; St. Anne’s Cathedral (Belfast), 467; St. Benen’s Church (Inishmore), 349–350; St. Canice’s Cathedral (Kilkenny), 152; St. Cavan’s Church (Inisheer), 355; St. Columb’s Cathedral (Derry), 422–423; St. Enda’s Church (Inishmore), 349; St. James’ Church (Dingle), 260, 273; St. Mary’s Church (Dingle), 262, 265; St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral (Dublin), 53–54; St. Nicholas Collegiate Church (Galway), 329–330, 335; St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Dublin), 75–76; Seven Churches (Inishmore), 348
Claddagh (Galway): 331
Claddagh Records (Dublin): 76
Claddagh ring: 331
Clare, County: 16, 298–320; map, 299
Clare, Mary Francis: 221
Clare Museum (Ennis): 301
Clark (Harry) Windows of Díseart (Dingle): 256, 265
Clew Bay: 374
Cliffoney: 383
Cliffs of Moher: 307–310; map, 309; tours, 301, 308, 311; Visitors Center, 308–309
Clochans (beehive huts): 248–249, 287–288, 290–291
Clogher Head: 289
Clontarf: 115
Clonycavan Man: 62–63
Clothing sizes: 585
Cobblestone Pub (Dublin): 94–95
Cobh: 14, 206–212; eating, 211–212; maps, 191, 208; sights, 208–210; sleeping, 210–211; tourist information, 207; transportation, 212
Coffin ships: 373–374; Dunbrody, 185; Jeanie Johnston, 49, 78
Cois na hAbhna (Ennis): 305
Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas (Galway): 329–330, 335
Collins, Michael: 54, 66, 67, 70, 73, 91, 92, 501; Beal na Blath, 215
Collins Barracks (Dublin): 89
Columba, Saint (Colmcille): 348, 383, 385, 412, 423, 486
Columbanus, Saint: 486
Columbus Monument (Galway): 330
Cong: 361–366
Cong Abbey: 364–365
Connemara: 16, 372–378; bus tours, 360–361; map, 362–363; self-guided driving tour, 372–378
Connemara National Park: 377–378
Connemara Regional Airport: 358–359
Connolly Station (Dublin): 39, 109
Consulates: 579
Coomakesta Pass: 236
Cork, County: 189–216; map, 191
Cork Airport: 206
Cormac’s Chapel (Rock of Cashel): 162–163
Corrib River: 329, 330–331, 333
Costs of trip: 23
Cottage rentals: overview, 545–547
Country houses: Avondale House, 142–143; Derrynane House, 240, 242; Kylemore Abbey, 377; Milltown House (Dingle), 284–285; Mount Stewart House, 458, 480–481; Muckross House, 230–232; Powerscourt Estate Gardens, 138; Rothe House and Garden (Kilkenny), 150
County Antrim: 427–445
County Clare: 298–320; map, 299
County Cork: 189–216; map, 191
County Donegal: 381–394; map, 388–389; planning tips, 381–382; self-guided driving tour, 385–394. See also Derry
County Galway: 322–339
County Kerry: 217–246
County Kilkenny: 146–156
County Mayo: 360–380; map, 362–363
County Tipperary: 159–168, 497
County Wexford: 14, 169–170, 181–188; map, 182
Court House Pub (Dingle): 260, 273
Craggaunowen Open-Air Folk Museum: 304
Crawfordsburn Country Park (Bangor): 478
Croagh Patrick: 372–373
Croke Park Stadium (Dublin): 90
Cromwell, Oliver: 57, 75, 149, 150, 165, 173, 183, 186–187, 221, 269, 323, 354, 493
Crooke: 183
Croppies Acre (Dublin): 89
Cross of Cong: 64
Cross of Murdock: 129–130, 507–508
Crown Liquor Saloon (Belfast): 465, 474
Cruises: See Boat travel and cruises
Crystal: 263; Waterford Crystal, 172, 174
Currachs: 287, 305, 344, 346, 580
Curragh Racecourse: 144
Curran’s Pub (Dingle): 260–261, 272
Currency and exchange: 523–527; Northern Ireland, 396, 525; Republic of Ireland, 525
Cushendall: 445
Customs House Quay (Dublin): 78
Customs regulations: 530
Dalton’s Pub (Kinsale): 196, 202
Dance: See Ceilidh; Step dancing
DART (Dublin): 43–44, 111, 116–117
Declan, Saint: 212
De Gaulle, Charles: 240
Department stores, in Dublin: 92
Derry: 17, 404–426; eating, 425; helpful hints, 407; history of, 410–411, 415; maps, 406, 414; nightlife, 424; planning tips, 405; self-guided walks, 408–420; sights, 420–423; sleeping, 424–425; tourist information, 405; tours, 407–408; transportation, 405, 407, 425–426
Derrybeg: 391
Derry Guildhall: 421–422
Derry Walls: 408–413
Desmond Castle (Kinsale): 199
De Valera, Éamon: 54, 66, 67, 70, 86, 215, 501
Dick Mack’s Pub (Dingle): 262–263, 272
Dingle Bay Charters: 257
Dingle Courthouse: 259–260
Dingle Crystal: 263
Dingle Food Festival: 254, 581
Dingle Harbor: 252, 256, 264, 284–285
Dingle Hillwalking Club: 255
Dingle Horse Riding: 268
Dingle Mall: 258
Dingle Peninsula: 12, 250–293; at a glance, 256; maps, 251, 252–253, 284; planning tips, 251–252; self-guided tour, 283–293; vs. Ring of Kerry, 241
Dingle Pitch & Putt: 268
Dingle Pub: 272–273
Dingle Town: 252–283; eating, 278–281; helpful hints, 254–255; history of, 263; maps, 259, 276–277, 280; nightlife, 271–274; self-guided walk, 258–265; shopping, 260, 263–264; sights/activities, 265–270; sleeping, 274–278; tourist information, 253; tours, 255–258; transportation, 254, 282–283
Dining: See Eating; and specific destinations
Discounts: 523. See also Money-saving tips
Discover Ulster-Scots Centre (Belfast): 465–466
Distilleries: See Whiskey
Divorce: 505
Donegal, County: 16, 381–394; map, 388–389; planning tips, 381–382; self-guided driving tour, 385–394. See also Derry
Donegal Castle: 384
Donegal Town: 384
Doolin: 310–313; ferries, 311–312, 313
Doolin2Aran Ferries: 311–312, 313, 357–358
Doolin Cliff Walk: 311
Doo Lough Valley: 374
Driminaught: 388
Driving: See Car travel
Drombeg Stone Circle: 200, 489
Druid Theatre (Galway): 330
Drumcliff Village: 382–383
Dublin: 12, 36–110; at a glance, 48–49; arrival in, 39; eating, 101–108; entertainment, 93–95; excursion areas, 110–119; helpful hints, 39–42; itineraries, 37–38; layout of, 38; maps, 40–41, 42, 51, 58–59, 80–81, 96–97, 99, 102–103; planning tips, 37–38; self-guided walk, 50–55; shopping, 92–93; sights, 55–92; sleeping, 95–101; tourist information, 38–39; tours, 44–47, 50; transportation, 39, 42–44, 108–110
Dublin Airport: 108–109
Dublin Bay: 111–119
Dublin City Hall: 73–74
Dubliner, meeting a: 40–41, 70
Dublin Famine Memorial: 78
Dublin Historical Walking Tour: 44, 48
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl: 45
Dublin Pass: 38–39
Dublin Writers Museum: 49, 78–79
Dun Aengus (Inishmore): 342, 347–348
Dunbeg Fort: 287
Dunbrody Famine Ship (New Ross): 185
Dunfanaghy: 391–394
Dunfanaghy Workhouse: 392
Dunganstown: 184
Dunguaire Castle: 319–320, 339
Dun Laoghaire: 38, 111–115; eating, 114–115; map, 112–113; sights/activities, 113–114; sleeping, 114
Dunluce Castle: 442–443
Dunmore Head: 288
Eask Tower (Dingle): 239, 267–268
Eason’s (Dublin): 41–42
Easter Uprising (1916): 50, 52–53, 59, 66, 69, 85, 466, 497, 500, 504; Garden of Remembrance (Dublin), 55; GPO Witness History Exhibit (Dublin), 48, 83–84; guided walking tour, of Dublin, 45; Memorial (Dingle), 258
Eating: 548–553; budgeting, 23, 24; online reviews, 548; tipping, 528. See also Markets; and specific destinations
Economy: 503–505; Northern Ireland, 397; Republic of Ireland, 33
Electricity: 523
Elizabeth II: 34–35, 55, 91, 159, 503
Embassies: 579
Emigration: 85, 385–386, 495–496; Dunbrody Famine Ship (New Ross), 185; Epic: The Irish Emigration Museum (Dublin), 48, 77–78; Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship and Famine Museum (Dublin), 49, 78; Queenstown Story (Cobh), 209–210
Enda, Saint: 349
Ennis: 300–307; eating, 306–307; helpful hints, 301; map, 302–303; nightlife, 304–306; sights, 301, 304; sleeping, 306; tourist information, 300; transportation, 300, 307
Enniscorthy: 188
Ennistymon: 313
Entertainment: budgeting, 23. See also Music; Theater
Enya (musician): 385
Epic: The Irish Emigration Museum (Dublin): 48, 77–78
Euro currency: 525
Evolution in Ireland: 245
Exchange rates: 525
Eyre Square (Galway): 323, 326, 328–329
“Fairy forts”: 84, 184, 256, 269, 287, 292
Falconry: 365–366
Falls Road (Belfast): 461–462
Famine: See Great Potato Famine
Far and Away (movie): 251, 288, 583
Father Ted (TV show): 354
Ferries: 574; Aran Islands, 311–312, 313, 356–358; Ballycastle, 443–444; Belfast, 477; Blasket Islands, 257–258, 293–294; Doolin, 311–312, 313, 357–358; Dublin, 110; Hook Head, 183; map, 562–563; Rathlin Island, 443–444; Skellig Michael, 247–248
Festivals: 580–581; Dingle, 254, 580; Dublin, 39–40; Ennis, 301; Galway, 326, 580, 581; Inishmore, 343–344, 580; Portrush, 430; Tralee, 294–295, 581. See also specific festivals
Fiadh Handwoven Design (Dingle): 260
Field, The (movie): 375
Films, recommended: 583–584. See also specific films
First Derry Presbyterian Church: 409
Fishing: Cong, 364; Dingle, 257; Howth, 117, 118; Irish fishing industry, 393; Ring of Kerry, 237; Trim, 131
Flag: Northern Ireland, 397; Republic of Ireland, 33
Folk music: See Music
Food: See Eating; Markets
Football: See Gaelic football
Four Courts (Dublin): 67
Foxy John’s Pub (Dingle): 261, 272
Francis Bacon Studio (Dublin): 83
Fungie Statue (Dingle): 264
Fungie the Dolphin (Dingle): 256, 257, 266
Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA): 32, 91, 497; Museum (Dublin), 49, 90
Gaelic language: 32, 511–514; County Donegal, 391; Dingle Peninsula, 261, 282; names, 514; place names, 513; pleasantries, 514; political terms, 512; pub and music words, 512
Gaiety Theatre (Dublin): 93
Gallarus Oratory: 291
Galway: 16, 322–339; eating, 337–339; helpful hints, 326–327; history of, 323; map, 324–325; nightlife, 334–335; planning tips, 322–323; sights, 328–333; sleeping, 336–337; tourist information, 326; tours, 327–328; transportation, 326, 339
Galway Arts Festival: 326, 580
Galway City Museum: 331
Galway Oyster Festival: 326, 581
Game of Thrones (TV show): 441, 456, 460
Garden of Remembrance (Dublin): 55
Garnish Island: 224
Gate Theatre (Dublin): 54–55, 93
Genealogical research: 68, 78, 150, 209–210, 426, 465–466; overview, 210–211
General Post Office (Dublin): 52, 83–84
Geography: Northern Ireland, 397; Republic of Ireland, 33
Georgian House, no. 29 (Dublin): 69
Giant’s Causeway: 437–440; Visitors Centre, 437–438
Glacier Lake: 235
Glasnevin Cemetery Museum (Dublin): 92
Glebe Stone Circle: 489
Glenariff Forest Park: 444–445
Glencree: 138
Glendalough: 136, 139–142; map, 139; tours, 136–137; Visitors Center, 140
Glens of Antrim: 444
Glenveagh Castle and National Park: 388–390
Glór Irish Music Centre (Ennis): 304–305
Gobbins Cliff Path: 458, 470–471
Gogarty’s Pub (Dublin): 94
Golden Mile (Belfast): 449, 465
Golf: Ballyferriter, 269; Dingle, 269; Kenmare, 223; Portrush, 430
Good Friday Peace Accord: 502, 503
Gortahork: 391
Government: 503–505; Northern Ireland, 397; Republic of Ireland, 33
GPO Witness History Exhibit (Dublin): 48, 83–84
Grafton Street (Dublin): 49, 69; eating, 101–104; shopping, 92
Grand Canal (Dublin): eating, 106–107; sleeping, 99–100
Grand Opera House (Belfast): 465
Grattan, Henry: 494
Gravity Bar (Dublin): 89
Gray, John: 52
Great Blasket Centre: 256, 289, 294
Great Blasket Island: 241, 256, 293–294; ferries, 257–258, 293–294; sleeping, 278; views of, 288–289
Great houses: See Country houses
Great Potato Famine (1845-49): 50, 85, 221, 288, 316, 321, 364, 366, 373–374, 467, 495–496; Dublin Famine Memorial, 78; Dunbrody Famine Ship (New Ross), 185; Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship and Famine Museum (Dublin), 49, 78; Strokestown Park and Irish National Famine Museum, 379–380
Great Western Greenway: 368, 370
Green Street (Dingle): 262
Gresham Hotel (Dublin): 54
Grey Point Fort (Bangor): 478
Grianan Aileach Ring Fort: 387
Griffith, Arthur: 67
Guidebooks, Rick Steves: 576–577
Guided tours: See Tours
Guinness: 552; in Dingle, 258–259
Guinness Storehouse (Dublin): 49, 87–89
Guinness World Records: 88
Gweedore: 390
Hall of the Red Earl (Galway): 330
Hands Across the Divide (Derry): 422
Ha’ Penny Bridge (Dublin): 50
Harbour Road (Portrush), eating: 434
Harry Clark Windows of Díseart (Dingle): 256, 265
Hawk Walk: 318
Healy Pass: 224–225
Helen’s Bay: 478
Henry, Paul: 508
Heritage Island Visitor Attraction Map: 23–24, 533–534
Heuston Station (Dublin): 39, 109
High crosses: 129, 141, 162, 164, 215, 258, 382–383, 507–508
High Street (Kilkenny): 147, 156
Hiking (walks): Ardmore, 213; Bangor, 478; Cliffs of Moher, 309–310, 311; Connemara National Park, 377–378; Croagh Patrick, 373; Dingle, 255, 257, 267–268; Dun Laoghaire, 112; Giant’s Causeway, 439–440; Glenariff Forest Park, 444–445; Glendalough, 140–142; Gobbins Cliff Path, 458, 470–471; Horn Head, 394; Howth, 118; Inisheer, 354–355; Inishmore, 348–349; Kenmare, 223; Killarney National Park, 232; Kinsale, 192–193, 198; Mount Errigal, 390; Skellig Michael, 248–249; Trim, 133–134
Hill of Tara: 61–62, 127–128, 483; map, 121
History: 483–503; timelines, 66–67, 498–499
Holidays: 580–581
Holy Cross Church (Kenmare): 223
Holy Well of St. Bridget: 310
Hook Head: ferries, 183
Hook Head Lighthouse: 181, 182–183
Hore Abbey: 164
Horseback riding: 223, 268, 286
Horse racing: Curragh Racecourse, 144; Galway Races, 326, 580, 581
Horses, at Irish National Stud: 143–145
Hospital of St. John the Baptist (Newtown): 133
Hostels: overview, 545–547. See also specific destinations
Hotel Europa (Belfast): 449, 465, 472, 474
Hotels: overview, 537–544; rates and deals, 535–536; reservations, 538–539. See also Sleeping; and specific destinations
Howth: 38, 115–119; eating, 119; map, 116; sights/activities, 117–118; sleeping, 119
Hugh Lane Gallery (Dublin): 49, 82–83
Hurling Museum and Stadium Experience (Kilkenny): 152
Inch Strand (Dingle): 239, 270
Inisheer Island: 341, 352–356; eating, 356; ferries, 356–358; map, 353; sights, 354–355; sleeping, 356
Inishmaan Island: 340
Inishmore Island: 342–352; eating, 352; ferries, 356–358; maps, 343, 351; planning tips, 342; sights/activities, 346–350; sleeping, 350–352; tourist information, 343–344; tours, 345–346; transportation, 344–345
International Pan Celtic Festival (Derry): 580
Internet security: 558
IRA: See Irish Republican Army
Ireland School of Falconry (Cong): 365–366
Irish Citizen Army: 66, 85, 497–498
Irish dancing: See Step dancing
Irish Family History Centre (Dublin): 78
Irish Ferries: 110
Irish Film Institute (Dublin): 76
Irish football: See Gaelic football
“Irish fry” breakfast: 539, 541, 548–549
Irish Handmade Glass Company (Waterford): 172
Irish high crosses: See High crosses
Irish language: See Gaelic language
Irish literature: See Literature
Irish music: See Music
Irish National Famine Museum: 379–380
Irish National Heritage Park (Wexford): 186–188
Irish National Stud: 143–145
Irish Rebellion (1798): 128, 136, 243, 494; National 1798 Centre (Enniscorthy), 188
Irish Republican Army (IRA): 67, 235–236, 383, 398, 401, 501
Irish whiskey: See Whiskey
Irish Workhouse Centre (Portumna): 320–321
Irish-Yankee vocabulary: 514–520
Island Ferries: 356–357
Itinerary planning: 18–22
Iveragh Peninsula: See Ring of Kerry
James Fort (Kinsale): 198–199
James Joyce Cultural Centre (Dublin): 80–81
James Joyce Tower and Museum (Dun Laoghaire): 112
James Street (Westport): 368
Japanese Gardens (Kildare): 145
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship and Famine Museum (Dublin): 49, 78
Jerpoint Abbey: 157–158
JFK Arboretum (Wexford): 184
John F. Kennedy Park (Galway): 328–329
John Weldon Jewellers (Dingle): 263
Joyce, James: 5, 45, 68–69, 79, 82, 104, 510; Bloomsday (Dublin), 39, 580; Cultural Centre (Dublin), 80–81; Tower and Museum (Dun Laoghaire), 112
Joyce, William: 332
Keating, Sean: 508
Kells Priory: 158–159
Kenmare: 16, 217–228; eating, 227–228; helpful hints, 220, 222; history of, 221; map, 219; nightlife, 224; planning tips, 217–218; sights/activities, 222–223; sleeping, 225–227; tourist information, 220; transportation, 228
Kenmare Ancient Stone Circle: 222–223, 489
Kenmare Golf Club: 223
Kenmare Heritage Centre: 222
Kenmare Lace and Design Centre: 222
Kennedy, John F.: 183–185, 328–329
Kennedy Homestead (County Wexford): 183–185
Kennedy Park (Galway): 328–329
Kerry, County: 217–246
Kerry, Ring of: See Ring of Kerry
Kerry County Museum (Tralee): 295
Kilfenora: 315–316
Kilkenny: 14, 147–156; eating, 156; helpful hints, 148; maps, 148; nightlife, 153–154; planning tips, 146–147; sights/activities, 149–153; sleeping, 154–156; tourist information, 147; tours, 149; transportation, 148, 156
Kilkenny, County: 146–156
Kilkenny Castle: 149–150
Kilkenny Design Centre: 150
Killarney: 229–230
Killarney National Park: 232
Killarney Outlet Centre: 229
Killary Harbor: 374
Killeany: 349–350
Killorglin: 239
Killybegs: 393
Kilmainham Gaol (Dublin): 48, 86–87
Kilmalkedar church: 292
Kilmurvey (Inishmore): 348
Kilronan (Inishmore): 342–347; eating, 352; map, 351; sleeping, 350–352
Kinsale: 14, 190–206; eating, 204–205; helpful hints, 191–192; history of, 200–201; maps, 191, 194–195; nightlife, 202–203; planning tips, 190; sights, 193–202; sleeping, 203–204; tourist information, 190; tours, 192–193; transportation, 191, 206
Kinsale Harbor: 190, 193, 196, 200
Kinsale Regional Museum: 199, 202
Kinsale Rugby Sevens Tournament: 191
Kinvarra: 319–320
Kissane Sheep Farm: 232–233
Knightstown Heritage Museum: 239
Knock Shrine: 378
Knowth: 121–122, 125; planning tips, 122; tours, 121; transportation, 122
Kylemore Abbey: 377
Kyteler, Alice: 152
Kyteler’s Inn (Kilkenny): 153, 156
Lace (lacemaking): 221, 222; Kenmare Lace and Design Centre, 222
Ladies View: 232
Lagan Boat Company (Belfast): 456–457
Language: See Gaelic language
“Latin Quarter” (Galway): 328–331
Laundry: 523. See also specific destinations
Leacanabuaile Ring Fort: 238, 246
Leamaneh Castle: 317
Leenane: 375
Leenane Sheep and Wool Centre: 375
Leinster House (Dublin): 65
Leprechaun Museum (Dublin): 84
Letterfrack: 377
Liberty Hall (Dublin): 50
Liddy’s (Pat) Walking Tours: 45–46
Lindbergh, Charles: 288
Linen Hall Library (Belfast): 463–465
Lisbeth Mulcahy Weaver (Dingle): 263
Liscannor: 311
Lisdoonvarna: 313
Lispole: 269
Literature: 45, 82, 509–510, 581–583; Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, 45; Dublin Writers Museum, 49, 78–79; National Library of Ireland (Dublin), 68. See also specific writers
Little Museum of Dublin: 69–70
Lodging: See Sleeping; and specific destinations
Londonderry: See Derry
Long’s Horseriding Centre (Ventry): 268, 286
Long Tower Church (Derry): 423
Looscaunagh Lough: 232
Lord Ventry Manor House (Dingle): 285
Lough Corrib: 364
Lough Mask: 364
Lough Tay: 138
LUAS (Dublin): 43–44
Lusitania: 197, 199, 201, 202, 207, 209, 210
Lynch’s Castle (Galway): 329
Lyric Theatre (Belfast): 471
Maam Valley: 361
McDonagh, Thomas: 150
Macroom: 216
“Magdalene laundries”: 334
Mail: 558–559. See also specific destinations
Mansions: See Country houses
Maps: See Map Index
Marcie Regan’s Pub (Trim): 133–134
Maritime Museum of Ireland (Dun Laoghaire): 114
Markets: Belfast, 452; Dingle Town, 254; Dublin, 53, 76–77; Dunfanaghy, 392; Galway, 326, 330; Howth, 119; Kilkenny, 148; Kinsale, 191; Macroom, 216
Marriage equality: 34
Matchmaking Festival (Lisdoonvarna): 313
Matthew, Theobald: 54
Matt Molloy’s Pub (Westport): 369, 370
Mayo, County: 360–380; map, 362–363
Meagher, Thomas Francis: 176, 178, 581
Medieval banquet, at Dunguaire Castle: 319–320, 339
Medieval Mile Museum (Kilkenny): 150, 152
Meeting House Square (Dublin): 76
Megalithic art: See Archaeological sites
Mellifont Abbey: 128–129
Mellon Centre for Migration Studies (near Omagh): 211, 426
Merrion Square (Dublin): 49, 68–69
Messenger Bike Rally (Dublin): 39
Metric conversions: 585
Midleton Distillery: 213–214
Military Road over Sally Gap: 138–139
Millennium Bridge (Dublin): 77, 92
Millennium Forum (Derry): 424
Milltown Cemetery (Belfast): 462
Milltown House (Dingle): 284–285
Milltown River: 284
Minard Castle: 269
Moher: See Cliffs of Moher
Monasteries: See Abbeys and monasteries
Money: 523–529; budgeting, 23; Northern Ireland, 396, 525. See also specific destinations
Money-saving tips: 23–24, 523; Belfast, 452; Dublin, 38–39, 43–44; hotels, 535–537; sightseeing passes, 23–24, 532–534
Monks’ Fishing Hut (Cong): 364
Moore Street Market (Dublin): 53, 76–77
Morrison, Van: 403
Mountain Man (Dingle): 255
Mountbatten, Louis: 383
Mount Eagle: 264, 286, 287, 288
Mount Errigal: 390
Mount Stewart House: 458, 480–481
Movies, recommended: 583–584. See also specific movies
Muckross House: 230–232
Muckross Traditional Farms: 231–232
Mullaghmore Head: 383
Mulranny: 370
Murals: Belfast, 454–455, 461–462. See also Bogside Murals
Murphy, William: 85
Museum of Free Derry: 417
Museum of Treasures (Waterford): 174–178
Museum of Vintage Radio (Howth): 117–118
Music: 7–8; glossary of Gaelic terms, 512; Belfast, 471; Cashel, 166; Derry, 424; Dingle Town, 256, 267, 271–273; Doolin, 311; Dublin, 93–94, 107–108; guided tours, 45, 48; Dunfanaghy, 394; Dun Laoghaire, 114–115; Ennis, 304–306; Galway, 334–335; Inishmore, 342–343, 346–347; Kenmare, 224; Kilkenny, 153–154; Kinsale, 202; Lisdoonvarna, 313; Portmagee, 244; Portrush, 434–435; Tralee, 294–295, 581; Trim, 135; Waterford, 180; Westport, 369, 370–371
Napoleonic Tower (Inisheer): 354
Nassau Street (Dublin): 92
National 1798 Centre (Enniscorthy): 188
National Concert Hall (Dublin): 93
National Gallery of Ireland (Dublin): 49, 65–68, 506
National Leprechaun Museum (Dublin): 84
National Library of Ireland (Dublin): 68
National Maritime Museum of Ireland (Dun Laoghaire): 114
National Museum: Archaeology (Dublin): 48, 60–65, 506; map, 61; self-guided tour, 60–65
National Museum: Decorative Arts and History (Dublin): 49, 89
National Museum: Natural History (Dublin): 68
National Transport Museum (Howth): 118
Navogue boats: 344
Newgrange: 121–122, 124–125; map, 121; planning tips, 122; tours, 121; transportation, 122
Newmills Corn and Flax Mills: 387–388
New Ross: 185–186
Newtown: 133
Nightlife: budgeting, 23. See also Music; Pubs; Theater
Nomadic, SS: 460
Nomads (Travellers): about, 376
North Down Museum (Bangor): 479
Northern Ireland: 6, 9–10, 396–482; almanac, 397; border crossing, 384–385; currency, 396, 525; history, 495–502; map, 399; overview, 396–403; political terminology, 401. See also specific destinations
Northern Ireland Drive: 361
Northern Ireland War Memorial (Belfast): 467
North Pier (Bangor): 478–479
Northwest 200 Race: 430
Number Twenty-Nine Georgian House (Dublin): 69
O’Brien, William Smith: 52
O’Brien Line: 311–312, 313, 358
O’Brien’s Castle (Inisheer): 355
O’Brien’s Tower: 309–310
O’Casey, Sean: 510
O’Connell, Daniel: 52, 53–54, 62, 68, 73, 79, 92, 128, 379, 481, 495; biographical sketch, 243; Derrynane House, 240, 242
O’Connell Bridge (Dublin): 50
O’Connell Street (Dublin): 38, 48, 50–55; map, 51; self-guided walk, 50–55
Octagon (Westport): 367–368, 371
Odyssey, the (Belfast): 457
Old Bushmills Distillery: 440–442
Old Jameson Distillery (Dublin): 86
Old Mellifont Abbey: 128–129
Old Midleton Distillery: 213–214
Old Military Road over Sally Gap: 138–139
Omagh: 426
O’Malley, Grace: 374
Organized tours: See Tours
O’Shea’s Merchant Pub (Dublin): 94
Packing tips and checklist: 26, 587
Palace Bar (Dublin): 94
Parnell, Charles Stewart: 54, 86, 92, 497; Avondale House, 142–143
Parnell Square (Dublin): 54; sleeping near, 100–101
Patrick, Saint: 9, 30, 62, 63, 64, 75, 161, 485–486; Croagh Patrick, 372–373; Cross of (Rock of Cashel), 161, 162; Day, 39, 580; Hill of Tara, 120, 128
Patrún Festival (Kilronan): 343–344, 580
Pavilion Theatre (Dun Laoghaire): 114
Peace Bridge (Derry): 405, 422
Peace Wall (Belfast): 461–462
Peace Wall (Derry): 413
Pearse, Patrick: 52, 59, 66, 466, 500
Peat bogs: 375–377
Penn, William: 216
Performing arts: See Music; Theater
Phone numbers, useful: 579
Phones: 553–558
Pickie Fun Park (Bangor): 479
Plain of Tipperary: 159, 164–165
Playhouse Theatre (Derry): 424
Polish immigration: 505
Political Gaelic terms: 512
Political murals: about, 419; Belfast, 454–455, 461–462. See also Bogside Murals
Population: Northern Ireland, 397; Republic of Ireland, 33
Porterhouse (Dublin): 94
Portrush: 17, 429–435; eating, 433–435; map, 431; sights/activities, 430, 432; sleeping, 432–433; tourist information, 430; transportation, 435
Portrush Recreation Grounds: 432
Portumna: 320–321
Post offices: 558–559; Belfast, 452; General Post Office (Dublin), 52, 83–84. See also specific destinations
Potato Famine (1845–49): See Great Potato Famine
Poulnabrone Dolmen: 317–318
Powerscourt Estate Gardens: 138
Powerscourt Waterfall: 138
Prehistoric sites: See Archaeological sites
Pubs: 550–553; glossary of Gaelic terms, 512; Ardmore, 213; Ballyferriter, 290; Cashel, 168; Derry, 424; Dingle, 260–261, 262–263; Dingle Town, 271–273; Doolin, 311; Dublin, 93–95, 107–108; guided tours, 45, 48; Dunfanaghy, 394; Dun Laoghaire, 114–115; Ennis, 305–307; Galway, 334–335; Howth, 119; Inisheer, 356; Inishmore, 342–343, 346–347, 352; Kenmare, 224; Kilfenora, 316; Kilkenny, 153–154; Kinsale, 202–203; Leenane, 375; Lisdoonvarna, 313; Portmagee, 244; Portrush, 434–435; Trim, 133–134, 135; Waterford, 180; Westport, 369, 370–371
Puck Fair (Killorglin): 580
Puicin Wedge Tomb: 269–270
Queenstown Story (Cobh): 209–210
Queen’s University (Belfast): 452, 468; eating, 476; sleeping near, 472
Quiet Man, The (movie): 365, 584
Quiet Man Museum (Cong): 365
Rail travel: See Train travel
Rathlin Boathouse Visitor Centre: 444
Rathlin Island: 443–444
Rathlin Island Seabird Centre: 444
Reasc Monastery: 290–291
Rebellion Walking Tour (Dublin): 45
Reginald’s Tower (Waterford): 175–176
Rental properties: overview, 544–545
Republic of Ireland: 6, 9, 30–394; almanac, 33; border crossing, 384–385; currency, 525; history, 495–502; map, 31; overview, 30–35. See also specific destinations
Resources from Rick Steves: 576–577
Restaurants: See Eating; and specific destinations
Rice, James: 179
Ring forts: See Archaeological sites
Ring of Kerry: 16, 233–246; map, 236–237; planning tips, 233–234; ring forts, 238–239; self-guided driving tour, 235–239; sights, 240–246; tours, 220, 222; vs. Dingle Peninsula, 241. See also Kenmare
River Valley Riding Stables (Kenmare): 223
Robinson, Mary: 501–502
Rock of Cashel: 14, 159–168; maps, 148, 160; planning tips, 146–147; self-guided tour, 161–166; tours, 149, 159
Rock of Cashel Cathedral: 165–166
Romans, ancient: 30, 436, 484, 485
Room and board: See Eating; Sleeping
Rose of Tralee International Festival: 294–295, 581
Rossaveel: 356–357
Rossville Street (Derry): 412, 414, 417
Rothe House and Garden (Kilkenny): 150
Roundwood: 139
Royal Portrush Golf Club: 430
RTE (Raidió teilifís Éireann): 34, 518, 571
Ryan’s Daughter (movie): 261, 263, 270, 284–285, 289, 290, 584
Saints: See specific saints
St. Anne’s Cathedral (Belfast): 467
St. Augustine Chapel (Derry): 411–412
St. Benen’s Church (Inishmore): 349–350
St. Canice’s Cathedral (Kilkenny): 152
St. Cavan’s Church (Inisheer): 355
St. Columb Heritage Center (Derry): 423
St. Columb’s Cathedral (Derry): 422–423
St. Enda’s Church (Inishmore): 349
St. Fiachra’s Garden (Kildare): 145
St. Finian’s Bay: 238; sleeping, 242–244
St. George’s Market (Belfast): 452
St. James’ Church (Dingle): 260, 273
St. John’s Eve Bonfire Night (Kilronan): 344, 580
St. Kevin’s Church (Dublin): 41
St. Kevin’s Cross: 141
St. Kevin’s Day: 139
St. Kieran’s Church (Glendalough): 142
St. Mary’s Abbey (Howth): 118
St. Mary’s Church (Dingle): 262, 265
St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral (Dublin): 53–54
St. Multose Church (Kinsale): 197
St. Nicholas Cathedral (Galway): 332–333
St. Nicholas Collegiate Church (Galway): 329–330, 335
St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Dublin): 75–76
St. Patrick’s Cross (Rock of Cashel): 161, 162
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Newtown): 133
St. Stephen’s Green (Dublin): 49, 69, 95; sleeping near, 98–99
St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre (Dublin): 69, 105
Sally Gap: 138–139
Salmon Weir Bridge (Galway): 333
Sandycove: 111, 113, 114; sleeping, 114
Scilly Walk (Kinsale): 198
Sciúird Archaeology Tours: 255–257
Scott, Robert Falcon: 270–271
Scuba diving: 444
Seasons: 19
Set Theatre (Kilkenny): 154
“Seven Churches” (Inishmore): 348
Shackleton, Ernest: 270–271
Shankill Road (Belfast): 462
Shaw, George Bernard: 79, 82, 246, 510
Shelbourne Hotel (Dublin): 69, 108
Shopping: clothing sizes, 585; hours, 522–523; VAT refunds, 529. See also Crystal; Lace; Markets; and specific destinations
Siege Museum (Derry): 410
Siege of Londonderry: 408–412, 420, 423, 493
Sightseeing: apps and navigation tools, 530, 569; best three-week trip, 20–21; budgeting, 23; itinerary planning, 18–22; must-see Destinations, 12; passes, 23–24, 532–534; planning tips, 531–532; reservations, 25; worth-it destinations, 14–17. See also specific sights and destinations
SIM cards: 555
Sinn Fein: 33, 66–67, 401, 461, 497, 500
Siopa Ceoil (Dingle): 256, 267, 273
Skellig Experience Centre (Valentia): 238–239, 242, 244
Skelligs Chocolate Factory: 238
Slea Head: 283, 288; biking, 267–268; eating, 281
Slea Head Drive: 284–292
Sleep code: 536
Sleeping: 534–547; booking websites, 542; budgeting, 23; online reviews, 548; rates and deals, 535–536; reservations, 24, 25, 538–539; types of accommodations, 537–547; vouchers, 536–537. See also specific destinations
“Sleeping Giant”: 289
Small Gallery (Dingle): 260
Smerwick Harbor: 292
Smithfield (Dublin): 86, 94–95
Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny: 153
Smock Alley Theatre (Dublin): 76, 93
Somme Heritage Centre (Bangor): 481
Sounds of History Museum (Rock of Cashel): 166
South Pole Inn (Dingle): 270
Spanish Arch (Galway): 330–331
Spanish Armada: 30, 190, 196, 289, 421, 467
Special events: See Festivals
Spike Island (Cobh): 207–208
Spire, the (Dublin): 52–53
Spirit of Kinsale: 193
Sports: See Biking; Fishing; Gaelic Athletic Association; Gaelic football; Golf; Hiking; Hurling
Star Wars (movie): 247, 251, 289
Step dancing: Belfast, 471; Galway, 335
Steves, Andy, weekend tour packages: 47, 50
Stone circles: about, 488–489. See also Archaeological sites
Stoneyford: sleeping, 155–156
Storm Beach: 269
Strokestown Park and Irish National Famine Museum: 379–380
Strongbow: 74, 150, 173, 177, 179, 487
Sweny’s Pharmacy (Dublin): 82
Swift, Jonathan: 75–76, 79, 82, 494, 509
Sybil Head: 289
Synge, J. M.: 510
Tara, Hill of: See Hill of Tara
Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood (Powerscourt): 138
Taxes: VAT refunds, 529
Taxis: 564; Belfast, 453, 455–456; Dublin, 44, 109; tipping, 528. See also specific destinations
Telephone numbers, useful: 579
Telephones: 553–558
Temperance Hall (Dingle): 261–262
Temperatures, average monthly: 586
Temple Bar (Dublin): 48, 76–77; eating, 76–77, 106; nightlife, 77, 94; pubs, 94; shopping, 76, 92
Temple Bar Square (Dublin): 76
Theater: Belfast, 471; Derry, 424; Dublin, 93; Dun Laoghaire, 114; Ennis, 304–305; Galway, 330; Kilkenny, 154; Waterford, 172; Westport, 367
Theatre Royal (Waterford): 172
Theft alerts: 27, 39, 522, 527–528
Thompson Dock & Pump-House (Belfast): 460
3 Arena (Dublin): 93
Three Sisters: 289
Thurles: 168
Time zones: 522
Tiny Bridge (Dingle): 258
Tipperary, County: 159–168
Tipping: 528–529
Titanic: in Belfast, 446, 457, 459–460, 469; in Cobh, 207–209
Titanic Belfast: 457, 458, 459
Titanic Experience (Cobh): 208–209
Titanic Quarter (Belfast): 448, 457, 459–460
Torc Waterfall: 232
Tory Island: 394
Tourist information: 521–522. See also specific destinations
Tours: Antrim Coast, 428; Belfast, 455–457; Boyne Valley, 121; the Burren, 301, 314–315; Cliffs of Moher, 301, 308, 311; Cobh, 207–208; Connemara, 360–361; Derry, 407–408; Dingle Peninsula, 255–258; Dublin, 44–47, 50; Ennis, 301; Galway, 327–328; Inishmore, 345–346; Kenmare, 220, 222; Kilkenny, 149; Kinsale, 192–193; Rick Steves, 576; Ring of Kerry, 220, 222; Rock of Cashel, 149, 159; Trim, 131; Waterford, 172; Westport, 367; Wicklow Mountains, 136–137
Tower Museum Derry: 420–421
Traditional Irish music: See Music
Trad on the Prom (Galway): 335
Train travel: 559–561; map, 562–563; Bangor, 478; Belfast, 449, 453, 476; the Burren, 299; Cobh, 212; Derry, 405, 407, 425–426; Dublin, 39, 43–44, 109, 111; Ennis, 300, 307; Galway, 339; Howth, 116–117; Irish National Stud, 143; Kilkenny, 148, 156; Kinsale, 206; Portrush, 435; Tralee, 296; Waterford, 180
Tralee: 294–297
Transit passes: 23; Dublin, 43–44
Transportation: 559–575; budgeting, 23; map, 562–563. See also Boat travel and cruises; Buses; Car travel; Ferries; Train travel; and specific destinations
Transport Museum (Cultra): 458, 468–470
Transport Museum (Howth): 118
Travel insurance: 25
Travellers (nomads): about, 376
Travel smarts: 27–28
Travel tips: 522–523
Treasury (Dublin): 63–65
Trim: 130–135; eating, 135; helpful hints, 131; map, 132; sights/activities, 131–134; sleeping, 134; tourist information, 130; tours, 131; transportation, 135
Trim Castle: 131–133
Trinity College (Dublin): 48, 55–60; guided tours, 56; pubs near, 95; sleeping, 98
Trinity Old Library (Dublin): 48, 56–60
Trip costs: 23
Troubles, the: 10, 396, 398–400, 401, 411, 413, 417, 460–461, 502
Tully Walk: 145
Twenty-Nine Georgian House (Dublin): 69
Uilleann: 7–8
Ulster American Folk Park (near Omagh): 426
Ulster Defense Association (UDA): 401
Ulster Folk Park and Transport Museum (Cultra): 458, 468–470
Ulster Museum (Belfast): 458, 467
Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF): 398, 401, 469, 497
United Irishmen: 494–495
Valentia Heritage Museum: 246
Valentia Island: 238, 244, 246
Valley of the Boyne: See Boyne Valley
VAT refunds: 529
Ventry (town): 286
Ventry Estate: 285
Verbal Arts Centre (Derry): 412
Victoria Square (Belfast): 452, 475–476; eating, 475–476
Vikings: 64, 65, 173, 247, 289, 486–487; Dublinia (Dublin), 49, 74–75; Reginald’s Tower (Waterford), 175–176
Viking Splash Tours (Dublin): 47
Vinegar Hill: 188
Virgin Mary shrines: about, 379
Vocabulary, Irish-Yankee: 514–520
Waterford: 14, 170–181; eating, 180; helpful hints, 172; history of, 173, 176; map, 171; planning tips, 170; shopping, 172, 174, 178; sights, 172, 174–179; sleeping, 179; tourist information, 171–172; tours, 172; transportation, 180–181
Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre: 172, 174
Waterford Museum of Treasures: 174–178
Watergate Theatre (Kilkenny): 154
Waterworld (Portrush): 432
Weekend Student Adventures: 47, 50
Wellington Column (Trim): 130
West Kerry Craft Guild (Dingle): 260
Westport: 16, 366–372; maps, 362–363, 369
Wexford, County: 14, 169–170, 181–188; map, 182
Whiskey: Dingle Distillery, 266, 285; Old Bushmills Distillery, 440–442; Old Jameson Distillery (Dublin), 86; Old Midleton Distillery, 213–214
Wicklow Mountains: 136–143; map, 137; tours, 136–137
Wilde, Oscar: 5, 68–69, 79, 82, 510
World War I: 85, 178, 375, 463; Somme Heritage Centre (Bangor), 481. See also Lusitania
World War II: 398–399, 411, 446, 463, 479
Worm Hole (Inishmore): 348–349
Writers Museum (Dublin): 49, 78–79
Yeats, William Butler: 68, 79, 82, 93, 118, 500, 509–510; gravesite, 382