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  1. Frida1 avatar

    RE: Accomodations on Aran Islands

    by Frida1 09 May 2012

    If you want another option, An Dun on Inishmaan is a fantastic B&B. I don't absolutley know their policy on babies, but they are great…

  2. limericklawless avatar

    Re: Ferry reservations to the Aran Islands

    by limericklawless 06 May 2012

    Hi there. There is no need to book in advance if travelling from Rossaveal but you will save 10% by booking on line. If travelling from…

  3. Crash85 avatar

    Ferry reservations to the Aran Islands

    by Crash85 05 May 2012

    Greetings, plan to visit Aran Islands in late June. Must you make ferry reservations in advance or can you wait until the day of? Also…

  4. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Do you have the skills to survive the upcoming Zombie apocalypse?

    by markfawkner 15 November 2011

    Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland taught us alot about the forthcoming Zombie apocalypse. Organisation is key. We're beyond getting stuck…

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    Re: Nine Days in Ireland

    by saoire 22 May 2011

    The plan suggested by the previous poster sounds good. Galway would make a great base for travelling around the west- you could easily…

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    RE: End of July, One week, Flying into Shannon Airport.Suggestions?

    by ekarena 21 June 2010

    From Shannon you could reasonably reach any part of the west coast, but as mentioned above, there's almost too much to enjoy on the entire…

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    RE: Ireland: The Best Of?

    by ekarena 21 January 2010

    Oh damnation, just wrote a long post to have it disappear into cyberspace - anyway, I'm a stubborn brute, so here goes again! I'd say…

  8. Frida1 avatar

    RE: biking trip

    by Frida1 28 October 2009

    I have cycle-toured 3 times in Ireland (am female from USA), including twice completely alone. I regard Ireland as a very safe place…

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    RE: Biking itierary idea - comment on feasibility

    by Frida1 05 September 2009

    Following is an itinerary for a trip I planned for myself and 4 girlfriends to western Ireland in 2005. We all had a great time; maybe…

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    Re: Biking itierary idea - comment on feasibility

    by ekarena 02 September 2009

    Wow, what an undertaking! I have never cycled much in Ireland, only hitchhiked, but it has made me aware of many of the same issues;…

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    RE: West Coast Ireland

    by Frida1 01 July 2009

    Try www.townandcountry.ie. They allow you to search different counties and towns, and you can scan to see which B&B's have a view. The…

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    RE: A week exploring my (Black Irish) ancestory in W & SW Ireland. Best route?

    by Frida1 15 May 2009

    I can't speak to anything particular to Black Irish history, but there is so much to see in Galway County, maybe going some into County…

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    RE: walks near galway

    by travelingbeeyotch 05 May 2009

    You could take a ferry over to Inis Oirr or Inis Meain, the smaller of the Aran Islands. Inis Oirr has a walking trail that takes about…

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    RE: 5 days in Ireland (Should I go north, south or west?)

    by littlefox 26 March 2009

    Eric, One of the few remaining bastions of Gaelic life and culture and my home away from home. Inis Mór, that largest and most visited…

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    RE: Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher vs. Donegal and Slieve League

    by littlefox 10 February 2009

    Will you have access to a car because if you don't access to Slieve League will be difficult although not impossible as this is a rural…

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    RE: Need Help w/ Ireland itinerary

    by littlefox 20 January 2009

    Amanda, Here is my 2 cents worth on the Aran Islands, if you boyfriend tries to cut this out you can return the colourful response Off…

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    RE: North versus South?

    by littlefox 07 January 2009

    Hope this helps you. The North If you travel north you probably hit Belfast City, although not my favourite Irish city (that honour…

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    RE: Where to stay in West Ireland?

    by littlefox 02 October 2008

    My first choice would be Galway, it is the greatway to the west of Ireland, there are great pubs and resturants and Galway is a great…

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    RE: Ireland - November thru March, when is best to go?

    by littlefox 02 October 2008

    Our summer has just passed and it was one of the wettest on records, so no matter what time of the year you come, you can't really plan…

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    RE: taking a boat to anywhere, help!

    by djpkemp 27 August 2008

    Hmmm. I am not sure how you can investigate what not to eat when you don't know where you are going or what you are doing. What not to…

  21. Frida1 avatar

    RE: 8 days - first trip to Ireland and trying to avoid the tourist traps

    by Frida1 26 June 2008

    Do you plan to rent a car or use public transport? Although public transport will work, it makes a big difference in time and accessibility…

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    RE: cycling-self guided tours good?

    by Frida1 28 March 2008

    I've toured by bike in Ireland 3 times, most recently in summer 2006. I think it's quite easy to do on your own (I always have). My…

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    RE: Biking through Ireland this summer

    by Frida1 07 February 2008

    Last year I planned a 2 week trip of cycling in Western Ireland for some friends and I. We're a group of women in our 50's, and it's…

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    Best of the Islands

    by diy01 20 November 2007

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    Why do you want to know? Are you writing a "cold" article on the islands of Ireland? Sounds like it…

  25. diy01 avatar

    Best of the Islands

    by diy01 20 November 2007

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    Why do you want to know? Are you writing a "cold" article on the islands of Ireland? Sounds like it…