If you haven't yet taken the car across to Ireland for a tour, then do.

It's a family-friendly country, still full of charm despite becoming European-ised, with masses of scenic driving routes.

And for a tour guide, take the new Philip's Ireland road map, priced £4.99 and out now, with you.

Specially prepared for touring, the folding map picks out major routes and destinations in bold colours for easy journey planning and route-finding, and is a convenient size.

It's available from good bookstores, or online www.philips-maps.co.uk