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A fascinating cornucopia of facts about Ireland and the Irish, covering its history, culture, land and people.

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In this enthralling celebration of the places and people that make the country unique, Richard Killeen takes the reader on a tour of Ireland that reveals its rich and surprising history, including its heroes and villains, legends and folklore.

As well as exploring the nation´s rich literary and sporting heritage, Ireland: 1,001 Things You Need to Know also reveals the best of the country for those visiting today, from Dublin pubs to the nation´s finest beaches.

This captivating miscellany holds a treasure trove of information that tells the story of this alluring and bewitching country anew.

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Richard Killeen is a freelance writer and historian. He is the author of several acclaimed works of Irish history, including Ireland in Brick and Stone: The Island´s History and Its Buildings, The Historic Atlas of Dublin and The Concise History of Modern Ireland.

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