Page 5 - The Drivers Guide 2019

CONTENTS: The Driver's Guide
M4/M6: Journey to the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East
From the rolling plains of the Curragh, Ireland’s equestrian heartland, journey deep into Ireland’s picturesque countryside, exploring ancient sites, remote valleys and canal and forest walks.
M7: From the plains of Kildare to the King’s City
Journeying from the quiet villages and glens of Kildare and Laois, witness some of the Ancient East’s most dramatic attractions, such as the Rock of Cashel, as you journey southwest towards Limerick, also known as King’s City or the Treaty City.
46
M8: Tipperary’s Holy Glen to Ireland’s Second City
The lush valleys of Tipperary are home to the Golden Vale, a resplendent region rich in history and rural tradition. The route will lead you south to Cork, Ireland’s vibrant second city, where you will find museums and unique cultural attractions, heavily influenced by the city’s
maritime culture.
66
M11: From the Garden of Ireland to the Sunny South-East
Wicklow, the ‘Garden of Ireland’ will greet you with its mountains and forests, lakes and waterfalls. After exploring these wondrous places, head south along sandy, windswept coastal routes towards Wexford and the ‘sunny south-east,’ an area filled with fine weather, heritage and natural splendour.
887
54
M9: Trek to the Medieval Heartlands
This route through Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford brings you through a region awash with history, from pagan tombs to medieval abbeys and Norman castles. The route ends in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city.
76