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  1. hubbs423 avatar

    12 day Ireland trip in mid-March - suggestions?

    by hubbs423 18 January 2012

    A friend and I are taking a 12 day trip to Ireland in mid-March this year. Below is a rough itinerary for our trip. Any input or suggestio…

  2. AuthenticIreland avatar

    Re: 10 day tour of Ireland, Clockwise route from Dublin. Suggestions?

    by AuthenticIreland 27 August 2011

    I think a clockwise tour could go from Dublin to Shannon and then out. (If you're sticking to Ireland and not venturing into Northern…

  3. jeanfromboston2 avatar

    RE: Travel around Ireland and UK

    by jeanfromboston2 09 June 2011

    We liked both Cashel and Kilkenny a lot, spent a few nights in each on the way to Dublin from Kerry by car. We discovered that this was…

  4. Frida1 avatar

    RE: trip to Ireland, need some advice and ideas

    by Frida1 12 April 2011

    If you don't want to drive much at all, there are hotels and B&Bs within less than 5 miles from the airport. If you're willing to drive…

  5. Frida1 avatar

    RE: Honeymoon in Ireland (Need help planning specifics)

    by Frida1 05 April 2011

    You should really get a guidebook so you can narrow down what you want to do and have more specific questions. In the SW, basing yourselves…

  6. yofletch avatar

    RE: Bunratty & Roscommon & Dublin

    by yofletch 10 March 2011

    Eating out MENUPAGES.IE Bunratty county Clare is a "tourist trap" If you go to Cork, head for Cobh (say:COVE) go to the 'Queenstown story…

  7. marieperalez avatar

    Bunratty & Roscommon & Dublin

    by marieperalez 09 March 2011

    I will be in Ireland in a few weeks for 7 days. I am too excited! Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do and where to eat? …

  8. melymoo002 avatar

    Ireland's Best Pubs

    by melymoo002 31 December 2009

    I am looking for some of the best traditional pubs in Ireland that are a little bit quirky or have interesting/ bizarre histories. …

  9. willtravel08 avatar

    RE: Biking itierary idea - comment on feasibility

    by willtravel08 08 September 2009

    I can't offer advice on your cycling plan, but I know a great B&B very close to Shannon and Bunratty. Check out Tobins Shannonside B&B…

  10. lpkaren avatar

    Biking itierary idea - comment on feasibility

    by lpkaren 30 August 2009

    Hi there, We are planning a mostly bicycling holiday in SW/W Ireland in May/June 2010. We have 5 - 6 weeks, but prefer to stop and stay…

  11. CMBurns avatar

    RE: Galway to Dingle

    by CMBurns 26 August 2009

    You definitely do need a stop. I would suggest The Bayview B&B in Kilkee. Find the details at http://www.townandcountry.ie and then as…

  12. PhilipD avatar

    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…

  13. dhluchy avatar

    Galway to Dingle

    by dhluchy 16 August 2009

    My husband and I are travelling to Ireland next month. After rechecking our itinerary I am beginning to question part of it. We are…

  14. Dara avatar

    RE: Dublin in November

    by Dara 06 November 2008

    As the old Irish saying goes, "De reir a cheile a thogtar na caisleain." - It was gradually that all the castles were built (Meaning:…

  15. greendragon69 avatar

    Re: Where to stay in West Ireland?

    by greendragon69 02 October 2008

    Either Ennis or Galway will have night life, though as a college town I think Galway is a better bet for that. Doolin is known for it's…

  16. McKissack avatar

    Ireland Itinerary REVISED

    by McKissack 17 July 2008

    IRELAND ITINERARY 2008 +_Revised_+ (Note: I am disabled and can't do the long walks. Spending time in the car isn't really a problem.)…

  17. carpe_diem16 avatar

    RE: Help! Need itinerary advice for West Ireland

    by carpe_diem16 22 May 2008

    Thanks to seaneendubh and travelinghoboperson. We'll aim to get to Lahinch -- lots of surfing here? If we take kids to Traditional Irish…

  18. Frida1 avatar

    RE: 9 days in Ireland with 8 and 10 yr old girls

    by Frida1 24 March 2008

    I can't advise you on how much time to spend in Dublin, but if you stay a day or 2, you should rent your car when finished with your stay,…

  19. lob77 avatar

    RE: Updated 6 Day Itinerary

    by lob77 03 January 2008

    Hello, Somethings that may help you out. I take it you'll rent a car from Dublin Airport? If that is the case I'd say you'd be better…

  20. paddypackpacker avatar

    Day trips from Ennis

    by paddypackpacker 26 October 2007

    Yeah Tulla's NOT a nice place! But it's ok if you're doing day trips, keeping away! haha :)

    Connemara is do-able on a day trip,…

  21. TheFuppet avatar

    Local help - Dublin and Limerick

    by TheFuppet 16 September 2007

    Hi there,

    Well the Two Mile Inn is very close to Bunratty in Co Clare-there are good restaurants and pubs there (The Red Door is…

  22. paddypackpacker avatar

    B&B for 11AM Shannon departure

    by paddypackpacker 04 September 2007

    Shannon B&B

    Airport Manor 061363010
    Shannon Lodge 061362655
    Estuary View 061364602
    Moloneys B&B 061 364185
    Avalon…

  23. paddypackpacker avatar

    6 nights, 2 middle aged women and a car

    by paddypackpacker 26 August 2007

    I'd recommend the medieval banquet at Kinvara...it's less touristy, smaller crowd, intimate and along the same lines as Bunratty.

    And…

  24. paddypackpacker avatar

    Help for budding hostel owner!

    by paddypackpacker 14 August 2007

    You mean like a smaller hostel?

    The main reason i'm thinking somewhere near Shannon is because of the difficulties people have…

  25. paddypackpacker avatar

    Help for budding hostel owner!

    by paddypackpacker 14 August 2007

    Do you really think backpackers won't want to stay in Bunratty?

    I was thinking because it's so close to Limerick/Ennis, with bus…

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