This cultural travel guide Ireland is for travellers who want to experience Ireland beyond the top sights and gain a deeper understanding of its people, traditions and way of life.

Go beyond sightseeing to discover what makes Ireland truly Irish - its people, traditions, regional character, food, history and way of life. This is a guide not to where to go, but to why Ireland is the way it is.

Inside you'll discover:

• Irish culture, customs and everyday life
• Regional traditions and the unique character of Ireland's counties
• Irish food, whiskey and culinary heritage
• Celtic history, mythology and the events that shaped modern Ireland
• Traditional music, literature and storytelling
• Festivals, local celebrations and enduring customs
• Landscapes, villages and the close connection between people and place
• The people, values and warm hospitality that define Ireland today

Illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white photography, Ireland in Black and White is an inspiring companion for anyone who wants to discover the real Ireland.