This cultural travel guide Ireland is for travellers who want to experience Italy 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.