RECOMMENDED READING
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The Book of the Burren. Tir Eolas, Co Galway. Essays by experts on inter alia the history, archaeology, geology, and botany of the region. A comprehensive reference book.
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The Burren and the Aran Islands A Walking Guide by Tony Kirby. Collins Press, Cork. A guide to some of the best walks in the Burren region and the Aran Islands with text, maps, photographs and exquisite illustrations.
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The Natural History of the The Burren by Gordon Darcy. Immel Publishing Limited, London. A season by season guide to the natural history of the region by the much-respected author and natural historian.
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The Burren Wall by Gordon Darcy. Tír Eolas, Co Galway. A fine study of the social history of the tens of thousands of kilometres of drystone walls in the region.
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Drystone Walls of the Aran Islands by Mary Laheen. Collins Press, Cork. Hot off the presses – April 2010. A comprehensive study by architect Laheen of not just the “rocky partitions” but also the wider cultural landscape of the Aran Islands.
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Wild Plants of The Burren and the Aran Islands by Charles Nelson. Collins Press, Cork. The definitive pocket guide to 136 of the most widely occurring wild flowers in the region.
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Farming and The Burren by Brendan Dunford. Teagasc. A superb study of the huge role of agriculture in the shaping of the landscape. A tribute to the role of the Burren farmers in protecting the region’s rich heritage .
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The Burren and The Aran Islands – Exploring The Archaeology by Carleton Jones. Collins Press, Cork. A wonderfully produced volume of text, photographs and illustrations of the most important monuments of these two great regions by the NUI Galway archaeology lecturer.
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The Fertile Rock Published by Carsten Krieger. Collins Press, Cork. A lavish photographic homage to the Burren in all its seasons with accompanying text. A noteworthy first publication by one of the west of Ireland’s finest landscape photographers.
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Eco Escape : Ireland by Catherine Mack. Ecoescape Series. An expert guide to responsible travel in Ireland by the renowned freelance travel writer.
Maps
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The Burren by Tim Robinson. Published by Folding Landscapes, County Galway. A minutely detailed two inch map of The Burren by the great cartographer and author.
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Discovery Series Number 51 and 52. Published by the Ordnance Survey of Ireland, Dublin. Scale 1: 50 000 Detailed depiction of topographical features.
5 Responses to “Readings”
Tony, a quick email to say thanks but more importantly, in case you didn’t realise it but my friends, who you met with on Saturday, absolutely LOVED your tour/guiding/the time they had with you. Really loved it. And were very appreciative of your time and knowledge as well as your outlook in general.
Tony, a quick email to say thanks but more importantly, in case you didn’t realise it but my friends, who you met with on Saturday, absolutely LOVED your tour/guiding/the time they had with you. Really loved it. And were very appreciative of your time and knowledge as well as your outlook in general.
Hi Tony,
Thank you for a most pleasant and enlightening afternoon for my son and I. Love your book.
Hope to join you again.
Go raibh míle maith agat.
Hi Tony,
Thank you for a most pleasant and enlightening afternoon for my son and I. Love your book.
Hope to join you again.
Go raibh míle maith agat.
Debbie and I really enjoyed the time with you and appreciate your flexibility with our schedule. The walk was lovely as was the discussion (craic?) – but equally was the suggestion to go to Peter’s pub (The Roadside). Thanks a lot!
Debbie and I really enjoyed the time with you and appreciate your flexibility with our schedule. The walk was lovely as was the discussion (craic?) – but equally was the suggestion to go to Peter’s pub (The Roadside). Thanks a lot!
We both want you to know that we very much enjoyed our walk on the Burren with your guidance. Your knowledge is impressive and all those details made the Burren come alive in a new way. I have already recommended you to tourists we met in Ireland. We also appreciated your amicable way of sharing your knowledge with us.
We both want you to know that we very much enjoyed our walk on the Burren with your guidance. Your knowledge is impressive and all those details made the Burren come alive in a new way. I have already recommended you to tourists we met in Ireland. We also appreciated your amicable way of sharing your knowledge with us.
Tony is passionate about his business and very knowledgeable with a deep understanding of the Burren and the issues facing it. The walk its self was very good with beautiful scenery. An educational trek with great pizza afterwards in Cassidy’s pub.
Tony is passionate about his business and very knowledgeable with a deep understanding of the Burren and the issues facing it. The walk its self was very good with beautiful scenery. An educational trek with great pizza afterwards in Cassidy’s pub.