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Ireland The Best 100 Places



100 extraordinary places that epitomize what is truly great about Ireland


This book is John and Sally McKenna's ultimate collection selected from the hundreds of places that feature in the independent guide to Ireland, Ireland the Best.

They have drawn on a lifetime of experiences to create this personal and diverse list of reflective, magnificent and human places. Some choices may be surprising but all are exceptional. As well as expert commentary, all 100 places include highly selective recommendations of where to walk, eat and sleep nearby. Beautiful and evocative images capture the essence of each place. From wild glens to ancient buildings, remote islands to vibrant cities, this is John and Sally's list of the Irish places that you really should visit in your lifetime.





About the Author

John McKenna has written about Ireland's food culture for almost 30 years, and has won many awards for his work, including the André Simon Special Award. He is the curator of the annual The 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland, published since 1992. The Wall Street Journal described him as "Ireland's most authoritative food writer." Sally McKenna is a photographer, cookery editor, film-maker, the publisher of the McKennas' Guides, and the author of Extreme Greens: Understanding Seaweed. They previously collaborated on Ireland the Best.


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