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  1. fear_rua avatar

    RE: 14 Day Itinerary in Ireland- Need advice!

    by fear_rua 21 May 2012

    I think day 8 is overambitious, and I would not bother going into Cork city just to see the brewery. You might be better off doing the…

  2. 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…

  3. semcdowell6 avatar

    Student traveling to Ireland

    by semcdowell6 25 April 2012

    I am a student traveling on a budget and possibly alone for part of my trip so fun places to meet locals and really experience the culture…

  4. yofletch avatar

    RE: Irish Itinerary

    by yofletch 19 April 2012

    Outside Cork city is the town of Cobh ( Cove ) a must see. enjoy.

  5. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: 4-9 May in Ireland, like to experience

    by mariha2912 16 April 2012

    I think it is fast paced but alright. I think some must-sees are obvious on other locations but if by "cork" you mean Cork city,what is…

  6. PhilipD avatar

    RE: Day trip from Cork

    by PhilipD 10 April 2012

    First off, I'm not sure you can hire a car for a day, most rentals have a 2 day minimum. Your trip is do-able, although personally I…

  7. mattyboy876 avatar

    Day trip from Cork

    by mattyboy876 10 April 2012

    We are wanting to see some Irish countryside, and spend a day hiring a car from Cork. My idea is to drive from Cork city, to Glengariff,…

  8. yofletch avatar

    RE: 1 week Ireland Itinerary

    by yofletch 04 April 2012

    Visit Cobh (Cove) outside Cork city on your way to Kerry check out the towns heritage centre use Google MAPS to build / see your route…

  9. barney_uk2 avatar

    RE: 8 days in Ireland: west, southwest and Dublin- Suggestions pls

    by barney_uk2 22 March 2012

    Cork highlights: English Market, St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cobh (Titanic port, a short rail journey from Cork, a visit takes about half…

  10. archaeobabe avatar

    RE: Family of 4 - Dublin to Cork via Kinsale 4 days in June

    by archaeobabe 11 March 2012

    You've so little time that Waterford is definitely not worth the detour. I suggest spending the wed and thur nights in Dublin. I'm presuming…

  11. archaeobabe avatar

    RE: 12 day Ireland trip in mid-March - suggestions?

    by archaeobabe 24 January 2012

    I would also suggest skipping Waterford and instead travelling from Cork to Kilkenny via the main M8 motorway and stopping at Cahir Castle…

  12. 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…

  13. PhilipD avatar

    Re: Honeymoon Planning 10 nights/ 12 days Ireland

    by PhilipD 31 December 2011

    I'd agree with most of the comments above. For Day 1, then yes, a restful day just strolling around Dublin would be good. Like many…

  14. Eddie100 avatar

    Cork for New years eve?

    by Eddie100 30 December 2011

    Hi all I am a solo traveller who is going to be in Cork, Ireland for new year eve, wondered if anyone else going to be there to meet up…

  15. yofletch avatar

    RE: Help: Travel to Cork from Boston. Flight / Train / Bus info. pl

    by yofletch 25 November 2011

    Check this out, Based on your reply look at the Aerlingus web-site direct i've got the price down to USD 687. ish, as of 8:30 pm…

  16. yofletch avatar

    RE: Help: Travel to Cork from Boston. Flight / Train / Bus info. pl

    by yofletch 24 November 2011

    RWehavingfunyet.... What time of year are you travelling ? the quote of $1200, where did you get it ? If you can fly to Shannon your…

  17. Greatislander avatar

    Re: Kinsale v. Cobh

    by Greatislander 20 October 2011

    Cobh is a really beautiful town, even in the autumn and has lots of things to see and do. It is steeped in history - mostly related to…

  18. tiemeuptiemedown avatar

    UPDATE: first timers in Ireland. question about storytelling

    by tiemeuptiemedown 05 September 2011

    Hello TT readers! I have an update on my post. (See "first timers in Dublin and Cork" if you like). My 76 year old mother and I are going…

  19. fear_rua avatar

    RE: Help planning please!

    by fear_rua 31 August 2011

    I agree that it's hard to see how Wexford fits in here. If you are driving then Cork is more readily accessible than if you are on public…

  20. GrahamPhelan avatar

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

    by GrahamPhelan 28 August 2011

    Hi I think the route you are taking is great! I would spend a good while in both Cork City and Galway City. They are really pretty cities…

  21. yofletch avatar

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

    by yofletch 26 August 2011

    Yer sounds good to me I just looked up the route on Google MAPS : Glendalough to Kilkkenny roughly 1.5 hours drive / 66 miles. Tell us…

  22. yofletch avatar

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

    by yofletch 26 August 2011

    Info about the motorway network and tolls ....NRA.IE / ..................Traffic updates.......AAROADWATCH.IE / Where to buy the cheaper…

  23. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Ireland (Dublin or Cork) - travelling alone

    by markfawkner 23 August 2011

    St Pat's is not big in Ireland as a celebration. There'll be some wimpy effort at a street parade but that's about it. There are three…

  24. GrahamPhelan avatar

    Re: 4 Days In Ireland (In to Dublin and Out of Cork) - Suggested Routes?

    by GrahamPhelan 22 August 2011

    I wouldn't agree with punder saying to get out of Dublin. I think you should visit it, I mean there is allot to see and do there aswell…

  25. 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. …

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