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  1. yofletch avatar

    RE: 14 Day Itinerary in Ireland- Need advice!

    by yofletch 19 May 2012

    Consider staying in Doolin County Clare for the craic, stop by O'Connors Public house see.....SHANNONFERRIES.COM / checkout the followin…

  2. battybilly avatar

    RE: Traditional Irish music

    by battybilly 24 April 2012

    Here's great little venue.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqDoriotyKE The Clancy Festival (Miltown Malbay - Co. Clare), takes place…

  3. WaterhazardJack avatar

    RE: Help with Itenerary for Dublin/Galway/Dingle

    by WaterhazardJack 29 March 2012

    Good, well-considered itinerary...if I had to tweak it, I'd probably suggest you choose some more interesting stops on Sept 25...unless…

  4. Sinadd avatar

    19 Day Itinerary Help

    by Sinadd 17 March 2012

    My friend and I are flying in and out of Dublin 24 May – 12 June arriving before noon. Renting a car from airport on 28th, staying B&Bs.…

  5. battybilly avatar

    RE: 5 Days in Ireland. Flying in/out of Shannon

    by battybilly 15 November 2011

    For starters, with an early enough set-off, nothing is too far in Ireland. It's only a small country and as long as you know where you're…

  6. fear_rua avatar

    RE: Cork/Kerry or Clare/Galway/Connemara

    by fear_rua 23 August 2011

    I would say that if you decide on the West, you should definitely include Conamara and at least a drive through southern County Mayo,…

  7. drewsara avatar

    Cork/Kerry or Clare/Galway/Connemara

    by drewsara 23 August 2011

    Hi--my husband and I will be traveling to Ireland for the first time at the end of September, for five days. We're most interested in…

  8. PhilipD avatar

    RE: Somewhere Rural, Peaceful and Beautiful

    by PhilipD 20 August 2011

    There are a variety of places that fit the bill, varying really according to what you consider 'small' and what time of year you go. …

  9. swayner avatar

    Re: Eight Days in Ireland - Route Suggestions?

    by swayner 19 August 2011

    In Dublin must sees is the Guinness Store House, Temple Bar,Trinity College, Phoenix Park one of the largest parks in any European City…

  10. GrahamPhelan avatar

    RE: Ireland small town / village

    by GrahamPhelan 17 August 2011

    You see everyone is joking about what you said because what you said isn't really realistic! You can't visit any town near Dublin to experie…

  11. CelticPride avatar

    RE: open water swim in september lough derg

    by CelticPride 08 August 2011

    I have swam many times on the loughs (lakes) of Ireland, especially the River Shannon. I have swam mostly in Lough Allen, the most northerly…

  12. CelticPride avatar

    RE: 1 week driving itinerary

    by CelticPride 08 August 2011

    Personally, I think you are best leaving out the northern region, except Donegal, which has some of the most dramatic wilderness in Ireland.…

  13. CelticPride avatar

    RE: Should we take a Paddywagon tour or try to do Ireland by train?

    by CelticPride 08 August 2011

    Have you ever heard of www.youngdrivercarrent.com? They will rent a car in Ireland to you but you may have to pay a fee, etc. It's the…

  14. CelticPride avatar

    RE: 1 week in Ireland

    by CelticPride 08 August 2011

    I tend to agree with agilll01. Unless you are the type, like myself, who love to be constantly on the move, it's best to stick to Cork…

  15. CelticPride avatar

    RE: 10 Days In Ireland 2 Adults & 1 Child

    by CelticPride 08 August 2011

    If you are going to Ireland around Christmas, remember that the days are short and it will start to get dark around 4pm. But if you're…

  16. ryokomoko avatar

    RE: Can we visit County Clare by car in two days from Dublin?

    by ryokomoko 24 July 2011

    Thanks very much for your advice. It's very helpful!

  17. battybilly avatar

    RE: Can we visit County Clare by car in two days from Dublin?

    by battybilly 23 July 2011

    You can get to Clare from Dublin in about 3 hours. Both car and train are easy.

  18. iviehoff avatar

    RE: Can we visit County Clare by car in two days from Dublin?

    by iviehoff 21 July 2011

    Gort (actually just over the border in County Galway) and Ennis, in the east of the county and of relatively easy access, are each about…

  19. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Can we visit County Clare by car in two days from Dublin?

    by markfawkner 21 July 2011

    Depending upon where you want to head in County Clare, I'd allow 3 hours, maybe a little longer depending where you want to go. I maybe…

  20. ryokomoko avatar

    Can we visit County Clare by car in two days from Dublin?

    by ryokomoko 21 July 2011

    We have a short stay in Ireland and would like to go to County Clare for two days. Is this realistic? I guess I'm wondering specifically…

  21. aggiemandi avatar

    RE: First time to Ireland. Need itenerary help!

    by aggiemandi 21 June 2011

    I wish I could pack you all in my suitcase and take you with me. :) Ok...I'm thinking of changing my route again....let me know if…

  22. aggiemandi avatar

    RE: First time to Ireland. Need itenerary help!

    by aggiemandi 17 June 2011

    Another question -- How are the trains there? If we do our trip in reverse and turn our rental car in around Shannon or County Clare…

  23. aggiemandi avatar

    RE: First time to Ireland. Need itenerary help!

    by aggiemandi 17 June 2011

    #15- I'd like to do a little of both. Drive through it, and walk around also (assuming the weather will permit). As far as the Cliffs,…

  24. aggiemandi avatar

    RE: First time to Ireland. Need itenerary help!

    by aggiemandi 17 June 2011

    I haven't thought about reversing the trip. It's probably quicker to Waterford/Wexford from Dublin than to County Clare and we could…

  25. iviehoff avatar

    RE: First time to Ireland. Need itenerary help!

    by iviehoff 17 June 2011

    >Assuming we land and clear customs in Dublin and are out of the airport by 11am--can we drive to County Clare, do the Burren and see…

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