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  1. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Ireland - 2 weeks. Do I need to book in advance?

    by markfawkner 27 April 2012

    It sort of depends on where you are going to be but I would suggest yes, you should probably book in advance. You would get BnBs in many…

  2. 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…

  3. twjthornton avatar

    A few notes on a two week trip last October with pics.

    by twjthornton 29 January 2012

    Picked up some good pointers here on TT whilst putting this trip together. This is just some salient points i would like to pass on. …

  4. fear_rua avatar

    RE: Need advice on a low-key town in Ireland

    by fear_rua 18 January 2012

    Ballyvaughan? Or if you want really low-key, Carna? In the south, you could try Schull or Skibbereen, or Ballyferriter. Cahirciveen…

  5. 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…

  6. 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.…

  7. 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…

  8. fear_rua avatar

    RE: South west Ireland priorities

    by fear_rua 12 July 2011

    West Cork is nice, you should certainly head along the coast by Skibbereen and Schull and down as far as Mizen Head. Guagán Barra is also…

  9. markfawkner avatar

    RE: 11 days in Ireland...Itinerary help!

    by markfawkner 06 May 2011

    11 days is a good amount. I would suggest Dublin and surrounds (3-4 days), Galway and surrounds (2-3 days), Killarney (2 days inc. Ring…

  10. pudner avatar

    RE: City hopping east Ireland- HELP!

    by pudner 10 November 2010

    Dont forget Dingle in Kerry and West Cork - Schull and Goleen. The Bus Service is pretty reliable for the most part and also use the…

  11. 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 /…

  12. tony_b avatar

    RE: 10 Days in Ireland

    by tony_b 22 November 2009

    I'm a big fan of West Cork and May is a wonderful month to be going. But with just 6 - 7 days to play with, you're going to be spending…

  13. djpkemp avatar

    RE: Ireland in November - Achill, KIllarney, Galway

    by djpkemp 28 September 2009

    I can't comment on Achill or Mayo but as of the end of September a lot of tourist-related Ireland begins to wind down. Galway is always…

  14. joengrace avatar

    RE: Ireland Itinerary Question

    by joengrace 15 July 2009

    I would say that the anti-Cork brigade haven't spent any time down here. Well worth a night or two and cuts down on the driving. It's…

  15. susanneb avatar

    Re: Ireland Itinerary Review

    by susanneb 13 July 2009

    Don't overestimate how long the driving will take. I would say on average it will take an hour to travel 40 miles, and that's on the average…

  16. djpkemp avatar

    RE: advanced reservations 20 - 30 July?

    by djpkemp 10 July 2009

    Presuming West Coast Ireland here. I would say book for the first few nights and while at those places check out what it is like in terms…

  17. conorleahy avatar

    Re: Trip to Ireland mid july, tips on my itinerary

    by conorleahy 25 May 2009

    Hi Steve, As you seem to have discovered, visiting Ireland is very expensive (I know - I live here!). Petrol is currently in or around…

  18. conorleahy avatar

    Re: Ireland itinerary - Advice/feedback needed

    by conorleahy 25 May 2009

    Hi, I live in Ireland and here is my recommendation (doesn't include all that you stipulated but may help regardless - giving my honest…

  19. djpkemp avatar

    RE: Touring Ireland

    by djpkemp 30 April 2009

    Hi ya OP. As always search TT for recommendations, particularly search for littlefox - a poster who has a great list of Ireland sites…

  20. tony_b avatar

    RE: hiking & Activities in southwestern Ireland

    by tony_b 20 March 2009

    Two weeks on Cape Clear. Aren't you lucky!! It's a lovely place. Given that you want to travel slowly, including walking from place…

  21. djpkemp avatar

    RE: Where to stay/visit between Kinsale and Dingle, Ireland?

    by djpkemp 29 January 2009

    Kenmare is nice (there is a standing stone circle, ancient 'Cromwell' bridge - a derivative of a name for moustache rather than the murderin…

  22. djpkemp avatar

    RE: Where to stay/visit between Kinsale and Dingle, Ireland?

    by djpkemp 26 January 2009

    It is about 180km Kinsale to Dingle, something like 240km via Schull - kind of out of the way, but Schull is really nice and heck, two…

  23. djpkemp avatar

    RE: Driving Times In Ireland

    by djpkemp 28 October 2008

    #4 is right on the seasonal front, almost got caught out in Schull since they all seem to close on the last weekend of September. Be…

  24. lob77 avatar

    Re: 3 days driving tour in Ireland....where to drive? That is the question!

    by lob77 13 August 2008

    Hi, If I were you I would concentrate on one 'corner' of the country. Being Irish (a Corkman) and having travelled to every county in…

  25. Caitriona82 avatar

    RE: Cork - West Cork - highlights and questions?

    by Caitriona82 05 March 2008

    Having spent practically every Summer in West Cork I can tell you that you definitely won't be stuck for places to visit! My favourite…

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