Rick Steves' Ireland
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Updates since the 2010 edition:
Northern Ireland
The Eurail Global pass now covers train travel in Northern Ireland (as well as the Republic of Ireland; it still does not cover travel in Great Britain).
Belfast
The excellent Ulster Museum — fun for the British bias it injects into its Irish history exhibits — has reopened after a $27 million facelift.
Republic of Ireland
Kinsale
Don & Barry's Historical Stroll in Old Kinsale will not begin operating their walking tours until the beginning of April 2010.
Kilkenny
The City Sightseeing hop-on, hop-off bus tour is temporarily cancelled due to extensive road construction there, but is expected to start back up in summer 2010. Check their website for details.
Appendix
The number for the Republic of Ireland's tourist information office doesn't work with the last digit. Instead, leave off the 5 at the end (or the K) and dial 800-SHAMROC (US tel. 800-742-6762).