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Always Ireland: An Insider's Tour of the Emerald Isle
Jack Kavanagh
National Geographic Press
101 West 104th Street, Suite 8, New York, NY 10025
www.nationalgeographic.com
9781426222160, $35.00, HC, 336pp

https://www.amazon.com/Always-Ireland-Insiders-Tour-Emerald/dp/1426222165

Synopsis: From the emerald green coastal cliffs to centuries-old castles, h= ole-in-the-wall pubs to world-renowned distilleries, this richly illustrate=
d narrative showcases Ireland's best sights, bites, and experiences. Writte=
n by Jack Kavanagh (a renowned expert in all things Eire), "Always Ireland:=
An Insider's Tour of the Emerald Isle" celebrates the multilayered beauty =
of the landscape, shines a light on the country's innovative traditions, an=
d reveals the robust nightlife across a variety of picturesque cities.

Featuring more than 300 glorious National Geographic images, along with rec= ommended itineraries, practical tips, and insightful histories, populate th= ese informative and inspiring pages, "Always Ireland" is organized by regio=
n and allows you to map your way through the country's well-known places an=
d hidden treasures alike, featuring must-do experiences, scenic destination=
s, and expert advice on where to stay, what to eat, and what to do. Each in= dividual section offers in-the-know secrets and off-the-beaten path recomme= ndations, featuring art galleries, hiking trails, national parks, fishing v= illages, and more. Of special note is the discovery of favorites from Irish=
luminaries who know their country best, as well as recipes (from soda brea=
d to Irish stew) that will bring the tastes of Ireland into your home kitch= en.

Critique: Informed and informative, exceptionally well organized and presen= ted, "Always Ireland: An Insider's Tour of the Emerald Isle" is one-of-a-ki=
nd guided trip through Ireland that is especially recommended to the attent= ion of on-site visitors and armchair travelers alike. While also available = for personal reading lists in a digital book format (Kindle, $15.99), "Alwa=
ys Ireland: An Insider's Tour of the Emerald Isle" is a welcome and unreser= vedly recommended addition to community and academic library Ireland travel=
guide collections.

Editorial Note: Justin "Jack" Kavanagh (http://www.jkglobaltext.com/bio) gr=
ew up in County Wicklow, the "Garden of Ireland," where youthful weekends w= ere spent hiking on the Wicklow Way or cycling to the ancient monastic site=
of Glendalough. He studied English literature and philosophy at University=
College Dublin before leaving his homeland to work in London, Tokyo, Phila= delphia, New York City, and Washington D.C. He began his career in journali=
sm at the Irish Press in Dublin and has gone on to write widely on travel, = culture, current affairs, and sports for National Geographic Traveler, The = Globalist, The Independent, and In Dublin magazine. He is currently the lea= der of National Geographic Expeditions' Ireland: Tales and Treasures of the=
Emerald Isle tour.

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