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RE: West of Ireland - 2.5 days - what is the absolute best to see

by stiofan75 05 April 2012

Just to add to the confusion! Boats leave Doolin for Inisoirr (smallest island) : http://www.inisoirr-island.com/gettinghere.html…
RE: 8 day trip to Ballyvaughan...

by shPlasticPaddy 19 March 2012

Ah okay, I see. I'm afraid I can't help you much with that because I only stopped off in Ballyv once years ago so bars/restaurants are…
Re: 8 day trip to Ballyvaughan...

by HeatherMRoach 19 March 2012

Thank you for replying! I had already figured on those as the staples... But,I'm thinking more of the specific, local color or history…
RE: 8 day trip to Ballyvaughan...

by shPlasticPaddy 19 March 2012

The obvious ones which would require very little driving would be: Trip into the Burren Cliffs of Moher Ailwee Caves Surf in Doolin/Lah…
8 day trip to Ballyvaughan...

by HeatherMRoach 18 March 2012

I was wondering what everyone's opinions are on the "can't miss" things to see, do, and/or eat around reasonable driving time from Ballyvaug…
Re: Staying in Ballyvaughan for 8 days...

by PhilipD 16 February 2012

I suppose if you have family connections in Armagh, thats a reason to go, but that is a huge amount of driving - please don't underestimate…
RE: Staying in Ballyvaughan for 8 days...

by yofletch 16 February 2012

for breakfast try "Mother Hubbards" on the main galway road N18 in KILCOLGAN next to the Topaz garage hours : 05:30 - 23:00 7 days …
RE: Staying in Ballyvaughan for 8 days...

by stiofan75 16 February 2012

Howaya Heather! Ballyvaughan and North Clare is really nice. There's some 80 neolithic sites in the Burren area and over 500 ring forts!…
Re: Staying in Ballyvaughan for 8 days...

by HeatherMRoach 15 February 2012

We don't mind driving, especially if the scenery is nice. I'd especially like for our first drive (Shannon to Ballyvaughan) to be as lovely…
Re: Staying in Ballyvaughan for 8 days...

by rodway 15 February 2012

I have fond memories of Ballyvaughan and I like the Causeway Coast. So much there other than the Giant's Causeway. Likewise Armagh City…
Staying in Ballyvaughan for 8 days...

by HeatherMRoach 15 February 2012

I am surprising my husband with an 8 day trip to Ireland this fall. I've already rented out an adorable little house by the sea in Ballyvaug…
Re: Revised Ireland Honeymoon

by PhilipD 02 January 2012

That looks very do-able as a trip. I would just say that for day 1 it may be easier not to book a car from the airport. Simpler to get…
RE: killarney-galway an alternative trip in a one day marathon

by DubinNYC 29 July 2011

Now .... I have been to all these places before, but ..... last month, got up early and drove from Kilorglin to Dingle along the coast…
RE: 10 Days in October.....

by Frida1 03 July 2011

What about the Aran Islands? You can do that without a car, and rent a bike on the island of Inishmore. With a slower-paced trip, you…
RE: Getting around Ireland

by PhilipD 24 December 2010

The best area for hikes and trails in March is the Burren area in north Clare. Its a wide limestone expanse so its always dry underfoot…
RE: Any suggestions for family of 3 travelling to Dingle and Moher/Burren area?

by Frida1 19 August 2010

Poster #1 has given you good advice. In the Burren area, without a car, you need to be somewhere that offers day tours if you want to…
Re: Ireland road map/driving directions

by yofletch 16 June 2010

If your intending to drive from Galway to Killarney drive along the Clare coast driving down N67 to Ballyvaughan then take the coast…
Re: walks near galway

by mulesmarinair 08 May 2010

I'd try to get to Fanore and walk the "green road" through the karst, it's a few hundred feet up a gentle slope from the beach, can see…
RE: scenery in ireland

by marguin 26 April 2010

Hi ejcs! There really is so much to see along the West Coast of Ireland. My particular favourite is County Clare - not just because I'm…
RE: Biking itierary idea - comment on feasibility

by PhilipD 31 August 2009

Your plan looks fine, although I would suggest more time in west Cork, less in Kerry. Because of the topography and general road layout,…
RE: Galway to Dingle

by PhilipD 17 August 2009

It depends on what you mean when you say you will stop in 'the Burren'. The Burren is a huge area, it can only really be seen by walking…
RE: Itinerary Feedback

by PhilipD 06 August 2009

Day 3: This is a very long day of traveling - I'm not sure there is a direct bus from Belfast to Galway (probably not). For the train…
RE: Driving itinerary in Ireland - Advice required

by Frida1 09 July 2009

Any particular reason you're driving all the way to Kilkee and Kilrush? There's alot of beautiful coastline in Northern Clare. Your…
Re: Cork to Galway - where to stay over?

by mepu 06 July 2009

Hi there for the second night, I would recommend the "Turlough Lodge" in Ballyvaughan, on the northern Burren coast. It's a very welcomin…
Re: Ireland itinerary - Advice/feedback needed

by conorleahy 25 May 2009

Hi, I live in Ireland and here is my recommendation (doesn't include all that you stipulated but may help regardless - giving my honest…