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  1. EnClair avatar

    Itinary?

    by EnClair 27 April 2012

    Hi, we will be in Ireland for 2 weeks in late july, early august. It seems, that we need to book accomodation in advance, so we need…

  2. RayCCroc avatar

    RE: Happy birthday to the Telecaster.

    by RayCCroc 23 March 2012

    And yes Spelly, we are boring old farts. Curse you and your big Clonakilty black pudding.

  3. gertrudevanranden avatar

    RE: Photographer touring Ireland castles and small towns

    by gertrudevanranden 19 March 2012

    You might like visiting the south west of the country to places like Skibereen, Clonakilty and Cape Clear Island. I also rented a car…

  4. PhilipD avatar

    RE: 1st Ireland Visit: 4 Nights, 5 Days. In Shannon, Out Cork.This week!

    by PhilipD 16 January 2012

    Your route looks a little confused. I'd stick with a steady trip along the south-west coast, although a loop around Clare for your first…

  5. markfawkner avatar

    RE: 1st Ireland Visit: 4 Nights, 5 Days. In Shannon, Out Cork.This week!

    by markfawkner 16 January 2012

    You've mentioned Blarney Castle, I wouldn't bother. Your itinerary looks okay but IMO going north to come back south seems a bit of waste…

  6. Iolar avatar

    RE: recipe help

    by Iolar 20 December 2011

    I am especially enjoying Annascaul black pudding at the moment. I bought some because it was listed as an ingredient as part of a meal…

  7. annabrinks1 avatar

    Clonakilty accommodation

    by annabrinks1 13 November 2011

    Can anyone recommend budget accommodation in Clonakilty, Co. Cork? Am going for the marathon Dec 10 and have left it very late to book,…

  8. stiofan75 avatar

    RE: Kinsale v. Cobh

    by stiofan75 22 October 2011

    Yet another vote for Kinsale! It beats Cobh hands down. Architecture, food and bars. Medieval buildings on every street, Charles Fort,…

  9. stiofan75 avatar

    RE: Dublin to Cork and back

    by stiofan75 10 October 2011

    Decent city centre hostel is: http://www.avalon-house.ie/ Tipperary - Cashel or possibly Cahir? Both are heritage towns. Kinsale is…

  10. stiofan75 avatar

    RE: ,

    by stiofan75 28 September 2011

    You mean Malin Head surely! Mizen Head is the South West! (seaneendubh :) West Cork is stunning as is the Dingle Peninsula. West Cork…

  11. stiofan75 avatar

    RE: Holiday Destinations in Ireland

    by stiofan75 22 September 2011

    West of Ireland has the best scenery from Cork in the South West to Donegal in the North west. The nicest villages are in the South west.…

  12. PhilipD avatar

    RE: Good base for Cork / Kerry

    by PhilipD 23 August 2011

    Kenmare or Bantry would be the most central for what you are looking for. Kenmare is nice, but quite expensive, Bantry is more of a 'regula…

  13. markfawkner avatar

    RE: First Trip to IRELAND - 3 weeks

    by markfawkner 01 July 2011

    You have hit the school holidays which means you may need to book ahead a bit in terms of accom. Nice smaller places I have stayed in…

  14. lizard63 avatar

    Re: Honeymoon in Ireland (Need help planning specifics)

    by lizard63 01 May 2011

    fly roundtrip into Shannon. Go to Cashel to see The Rock, Cahir to see the castle, thru Cork to Kinsale. Take the walking tour of Kinsale,…

  15. kaedejo avatar

    Re: Solo backpacking/tips/festivals/scenery

    by kaedejo 06 April 2011

    Hi just read your post - as far as cheap bus and rail travel goes in the republic - forget it im afraid - rail is far more expensive than…

  16. yofletch avatar

    RE: quick question about ireland

    by yofletch 25 February 2011

    Yes there are such toilets which charge before you enter the prices differ anywhere from E 1.00 in Kinsale, and as little as .20 cent…

  17. greennomad avatar

    RE: Music

    by greennomad 13 February 2011

    An Spailpin Fanac in the city De Barra's in Clonakilty (West Cork) are 2 that immediately spring to mind

  18. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Travel advice for Ireland, please!

    by markfawkner 19 July 2010

    Two or three days in Dublin itself will see you right (Wicklow and Glendalough are often recommended as day trips form Dublin and that…

  19. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Northern Ireland/Ireland

    by markfawkner 02 June 2010

    #13 and Lucan and Tuam. And some streets in Galway. And Clonakilty. Mmmm. Black pudding.

  20. marguin avatar

    RE: Travelling Around Ireland

    by marguin 26 April 2010

    I would have to agree with some of the posts on here - I think 5/6 days in Dublin is far too long - you would be bored silly!! It's a…

  21. PhilipD avatar

    Re: West Cork Ireland

    by PhilipD 05 April 2010

    A month is a long time, you'll have plenty of time to explore by yourself. I'd suggest just investing in the main OS 1:50,000 Discovery…

  22. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Taking 87 year old dad to see his ancestral homeland

    by markfawkner 24 February 2010

    The traditional/most popular for seven days is Dublin and west coast. BnBs are by the millions on the west coast and May is one of the…

  23. mickregan avatar

    RE: SUGGEST AN ITINERARY FOR IRELAND FOR 10 TO 15 DAYS

    by mickregan 17 January 2010

    Hi J, As a suggestion: West Cork : 3-5 days. (Kinsale, Clonakilty, Glandore, Schull, Bantry, Glengarrif) Kerry: 2-4 days (Kenmare /…

  24. izzymac avatar

    RE: 10 Days in Ireland

    by izzymac 21 December 2009

    Cork & Kerry are the most you'll be able to manage but will certainly be rewarding. Off the beaten track is easy in Ireland, but make…

  25. djpkemp avatar

    RE: Ireland 5 days

    by djpkemp 13 October 2009

    The real problem is driving inside Galway and Cork or the nearer outskirts. The roads are busy, one way systems (in places) and if you…

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