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RE: A few spare days, what to do? From Dublin.

by fear_rua 21 May 2012

I'll agree with Mark. It's very much a matter of personal taste, but Galway and Conamara would be my first choice of a two-day trip from…
RE: Ireland trip in June with baby

by ger_power 05 May 2012

hi starting with your first query about the midges.....certainly will not be a problem in terms of where to go....it depends on your…
RE: Student traveling to Ireland

by stiofan75 25 April 2012

Re Ballymena area, it's not too far from the North Antrim coast which is beautiful. Nice cliff walks and views. Dunluce castle, rope bridge,…
RE: 1 week in Ireland... need help with my itinerary please!

by ambarush 23 April 2012

Welcome to Thorntree. The Dublin hop on hop off bus tour will let you do all the Dublin sights in one day. There are a number of different…
RE: ireland in a week with a 14 yr old??

by andreaclaire 22 April 2012

If you only have a week and you want to see all of those things - dropping the Causeway - then you'll have to book a full tour, not just…
RE: Irish Itinerary

by andreaclaire 22 April 2012

Agree with the suggestions of #1 and #2. Donegal is beautiful and worth the trip up there. Connemara is worth one day and Galway town…
RE: 8 days trip to Ireland: tours vs do it ourselves

by fear_rua 17 April 2012

If you want really energetic on-road biking (like pretty serious inclines), then around Dingle (Conor Pass) or the Ring of Kerry will…
RE: 4-9 May in Ireland, like to experience

by fear_rua 13 April 2012

First of all, I take it you realise that you need a separate visa for Northern Ireland (Belfast), as it's part of the United Kingdom.…
RE: Day trip from Dublin?

by andreaclaire 12 April 2012

Day trips from Dublin to anywhere other than the Wicklow Mts leave at stupid o'clock in the morning (usually 6:30 or 7:00am depending…
RE: 8 days trip to Ireland: tours vs do it ourselves

by ger_power 10 April 2012

hi one idea would be to base yourself in somewhere like Galway for a few days.....great pubs and nightlife and a vibrant atmosphere.…
RE: Help with Itenerary for Dublin/Galway/Dingle

by stlmarkd 09 April 2012

Here is our updated itinerary, we are getting close to getting this all figured out. We're just trying to figure out where we want to…
RE: West of Ireland - 2.5 days - what is the absolute best to see

by andreaclaire 05 April 2012

With Mark on basing yourself in Galway. Lovely walking city and easy to get to other places from there. With only 2.5 days and a plan…
RE: West of Ireland - 2.5 days - what is the absolute best to see

by stiofan75 04 April 2012

There is so much to see from Cork to Donegal! All the places mentioned by previous posters are great. But I agree with Mark. Galway /…
RE: Trip to countryside Ireland

by fear_rua 02 April 2012

Ah, I see. To be honest I am not sure that it is ideal to spend your overnights in Glendalough, which can easily be done as a relaxing…
RE: Trip to countryside Ireland

by a_shikhs 29 March 2012

Thank you for the replies. Which of the two tours should I choose as I will have time for only one. Should I choose the CLiffs of Moher…
RE: Help with Itenerary for Dublin/Galway/Dingle

by yofletch 29 March 2012

have a look at SHANNONFERRIES.COM / see the map Before you goto Dingle stop by the town of Foynes in County Limerick and see the FLYINGB…
Help with Itenerary for Dublin/Galway/Dingle

by stlmarkd 28 March 2012

My wife and I will be travelling to Ireland for the first time September 19 - 27th. Below is where we are at and would love any help filling…
Re: Trip to countryside Ireland

by cjEire 27 March 2012

Dublin is a great city but if you are going to Ireland for the countryside then I suggest the follow: Dublin for day and night - visit…
RE: Trip to countryside Ireland

by shPlasticPaddy 24 March 2012

The furthest tip of Connemara (Clifden area) is approx 2 hours from Galway. Galway itself is very small... A couple of nights is enough…
RE: Trip to countryside Ireland

by a_shikhs 23 March 2012

Yes, I can cut out Carlow. How far is Galway from Dublin? I was thinking of staying for three nights in Dublin. Then go to Galway from…
RE: Trip to countryside Ireland

by andreaclaire 23 March 2012

If it's only five-six days, I'd say cut out Carlow unless you have a reason you really want to go there. From Galway, there are a lot…
RE: 8 days in Ireland: west, southwest and Dublin- Suggestions pls

by ljwareham 22 March 2012

Just to clarify my new version of the Itinerary: Day 1: Arr. Dublin Day 2: Tour to Wicklow and Glendalough (Dublin overnight) Day 3:…
RE: 8 days in Ireland: west, southwest and Dublin- Suggestions pls

by ljwareham 22 March 2012

Thank you! Great advice! I am now definitely going to take a day trip to the Aran Islands. I am thinking now of extending our stay in…
RE: Trip to countryside Ireland

by a_shikhs 22 March 2012

Thank you for your replies. :) I'm thinking of going sometime in April, when the weather is nice and its not too crowded. I haven't been…
RE: Trip to countryside Ireland

by shPlasticPaddy 21 March 2012

GO bus have hourly direct services between Dublin & Galway costing €10 single fare. The trip takes approx 2hrs. Alternatively you can…