This publication serves as a comprehensive directory of premier accommodations and dining establishments across Ireland for the year 1996. The book functions as a curated registry for travelers seeking high-quality lodging, historic houses, and country estates. It provides standardized information to assist in the planning of travel itineraries within the Irish hospitality sector.

This publication is recognized as a historical reference for the Irish tourism industry during the mid-1990s. Researchers and collectors often use this text to track the evolution of luxury hospitality and property management in Ireland.