Let Cadogan's local expert be your guide through the countless treasures of Southwest Ireland. Explore dramatic coastlines, mysterious moonscapes and towering mountains - from the strange rocky landscape of the Burren to the wild Skellig and Blasket islands - and be delighted and intrigued in equal measure. The counties of Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Clare are steeped in romance, history, religion and culture, whilst the stunning topography, ancient stones and colorful towns combine to provide limitless inspiration for artists, poets, nature lovers and visitors alike. Revel in long evenings of storytelling and traditional music in a local hostelry, fuelled by delicious and heart-warming food and drink, Explore one of the many festivals - celebrating anything from horses to poetry - that are held throughout the year, Enjoy a stay in one of hundreds of hand-picked places to stay - from a converted school with turf fires to an 18th-century hunting lodge, Indulge in the lively bustle of cosmopolitan Cork city, full of grand buildings, markets and pulsating nightlife. What's Inside: Hand-picked itineraries for nature lovers, The full lowdown on all the area's folklore and mythology, Essential planning tools for all budgets, Food and drink section, with a menu reader, In-depth history, art, architecture and culture chapters, Easy-to-use maps and clear town plans, Colour touring maps. Book jacket.