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  1. yofletch avatar

    RE: Day trip from Cork

    by yofletch 11 April 2012

    try using Google MAPS and use the features SEARCH-NEARBY and STREET-VIEW there are demos on Youtube explaining "How to use Google maps"…

  2. timothysolberg avatar

    RE: Day trip from Cork

    by timothysolberg 10 April 2012

    If you don't want to return to Cork the same way you came on the N 71, you could get on the R 584 where it meets the N 71 between Bantry…

  3. yofletch avatar

    RE: Day trip from Cork

    by yofletch 10 April 2012

    But your driving on irish roads, the drive to Glengariff alone will be close to 2 hours Are you flying into Cork airport....if so what…

  4. 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,…

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  6. Bisquick avatar

    Re: Hitchhiking Ring of Beara and Glengariff bus question

    by Bisquick 12 September 2011

    For buses check buseireann.ie (origin: Castletownbere). There's a stop at Cork Airport before you reach the city. Takes over 2 hours.…

  7. mlhopetc avatar

    RE: Hitchhiking Ring of Beara and Glengariff bus question

    by mlhopetc 12 September 2011

    Anyone have any info that could help us? About to head out for the day but we'll be back around 5pm local time to begin this "journey"…

  8. mlhopetc avatar

    Hitchhiking Ring of Beara and Glengariff bus question

    by mlhopetc 11 September 2011

    So I've seen a few posts about this but I am sort of in a time crunch and would love some replies on a few things. My girlfriend and…

  9. 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…

  10. agill01 avatar

    Re: 1 week in Ireland

    by agill01 08 August 2011

    If you only have one week, then I suggest you stick with Cork and Kerry, otherwise you will spend too much time on the road and not enjoy…

  11. Muckross avatar

    RE: Tips on biking Beara penninsula in August

    by Muckross 15 July 2011

    Hi eyoon3, The nearest airports for your purpose would be Cork and Kerry airports; if you are thinking on arriving to Dublin and then…

  12. albenarth avatar

    RE: South west Ireland priorities

    by albenarth 15 July 2011

    If you make it to the far South West take a drive around the coast of the Beara Peninsula, starting and finishing (via the Caha Pass)…

  13. Muckross avatar

    Re: Self Drive Southern Ireland

    by Muckross 05 July 2011

    Well, five nights are not much and you should plan well in advance your route and your places to sleep. County Kerry is probably the place…

  14. bearaman avatar

    RE: Beara Peninsula - no car - in October

    by bearaman 21 June 2011

    There' not much public transport between villages in Beara, as mentioned a public bus runs from Castletownbere to Adrigole, Glengarriff…

  15. yofletch avatar

    RE: First Trip To Ireland--Need Advice On Logistics & Destinations :)

    by yofletch 29 April 2011

    Cork, Blarney castle FORGET IT it's A TOURIST TRAP head for COBH ( say COVE ) instead and visit the "Queenstown…

  16. ltobin avatar

    Re: Base for Ring of Beara?

    by ltobin 16 February 2011

    We just returned from a New Year's trip to Ireland and used Glengarriff as a base for the Ring of Beara. We stayed 3 nights at Glengarriff…

  17. dc_laure avatar

    Base for Ring of Beara?

    by dc_laure 06 February 2011

    Would you recommend using Glengariff, Bantry, or Kenmare as a base for driving the Ring of Beara? Specific recomendations for places…

  18. steve501 avatar

    Re: Couple's first trip to Ireland and Scotland - May 20-June 4, 2011

    by steve501 22 December 2010

    Sorry...we had company over. Back to Ireland. First trip we landed in Shannon and headed for Caher. On the way we noticed the horse…

  19. yofletch avatar

    RE: Cork-Killarney

    by yofletch 14 October 2010

    BUSEIREANN, don't travel from Killarney to Glengarriff directly so you would have to go via Cork city.

  20. theresa111 avatar

    RE: Cork-Killarney

    by theresa111 11 October 2010

    Has anyone stayed in Glengariff? Is there some activity in November?

  21. kazza01 avatar

    Re: Travel advice for Ireland, please!

    by kazza01 22 July 2010

    My husband and I (both mid-fifties) have just returned from three weeks in Ireland. I agree with most of the comments posted and I believe…

  22. arielledancer avatar

    Re: glengarriff castletownbere

    by arielledancer 30 June 2010

    thanks we completed the trip. u are right it is kilometers and what a wonderful hike it was used lonely planets hiking guide instructions…

  23. saskja avatar

    Re: glengarriff castletownbere

    by saskja 24 June 2010

    [Glengarriff|http://www.odyssei.com/travel-tips/15104.html] 's hostel More [here|http://www.travelingo.org/europe/ireland/county-cork/gl…

  24. ekarena avatar

    RE: 10 Day Trip to Ireland in August: Advice on rental cars, B&B's, & route

    by ekarena 21 June 2010

    I wouldn't say that Cork should be missed completely - but then I'm rather biased. I have however heard that Blarney Castle is a bit of…

  25. arielledancer avatar

    Irish fiddle jigs seisons southwest Ireland

    by arielledancer 26 May 2010

    well I'm finally off today for Ireland will be there thru June 12 wondering if anyone knows about good local music I'm particularly…

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