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  1. stiofan75 avatar

    RE: West of Ireland - 2.5 days - what is the absolute best to see

    by stiofan75 05 April 2012

    Just to add to the confusion! Boats leave Doolin for Inisoirr (smallest island) : http://www.inisoirr-island.com/gettinghere.html…

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    RE: Staying in Ballyvaughan for 8 days...

    by stiofan75 16 February 2012

    Howaya Heather! Ballyvaughan and North Clare is really nice. There's some 80 neolithic sites in the Burren area and over 500 ring forts!…

  3. stiofan75 avatar

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

    by stiofan75 19 January 2012

    Most places are open and plenty to do! Don't worry! May I suggest three nights in the general Galway area. One night in Galway City, another…

  4. overmantle avatar

    RE: trip to Ireland, need some advice and ideas

    by overmantle 28 April 2011

    There is a good trad music fesival in Kinvara in Galway this weekend.Its worth a look.

  5. royal618 avatar

    RE: 5 days / 4 nights in west or southern Ireland

    by royal618 25 April 2011

    Have done further research and these are the two ideas I now have - unfortunately no room for Connemara in the itinerary this time. Would…

  6. gaillimhgirl avatar

    RE: 7 Days Driving Trip in Ireland - Mayo, Galway, Clare, Kerry, Cork.

    by gaillimhgirl 15 October 2010

    Hi Thomas, you are going to have a fantastic trip over here no matter which of the counties you visit - you've picked some of the best…

  7. Frida1 avatar

    RE: 1st trip to Ireland

    by Frida1 19 September 2010

    If you don't want to spend lots of time in the car, there are many places to visit within easy reach. Consider 1 day spent touring the…

  8. Frida1 avatar

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

    by Frida1 06 June 2010

    Busses will take you to most cities, but will be quite limiting if you hope to do scenic areas and small villages. You could do guided…

  9. mulesmarinair avatar

    Re: walks near galway

    by mulesmarinair 08 May 2010

    I'd try to get to Fanore and walk the "green road" through the karst, it's a few hundred feet up a gentle slope from the beach, can see…

  10. 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…

  11. Frida1 avatar

    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: Driving itinerary in Ireland - Advice required

    by Frida1 09 July 2009

    Any particular reason you're driving all the way to Kilkee and Kilrush? There's alot of beautiful coastline in Northern Clare. Your…

  13. Frida1 avatar

    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…

  14. travelingbeeyotch avatar

    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…

  15. PhilipD avatar

    RE: Recommendations?

    by PhilipD 03 February 2009

    I'm assuming you are driving? If not, then you'll be restricted by the varous bus routes. There are a few nice small towns and villages…

  16. Frida1 avatar

    RE: The perfect ireland honeymoon

    by Frida1 22 November 2008

    Don't know what you're really looking for, but Kinvara or Ballyvaughan are both cute little villages, but there would be limited nightlife.…

  17. Galwayiddo avatar

    Re: Ireland May basically nine days help

    by Galwayiddo 24 April 2008

    That's good advice from Timothysolberg about the Citylink bus from Dublin Airport to Galway, the journey will be 3 hours give or take…

  18. Frida1 avatar

    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…

  19. PhilipD avatar

    RE: poNew Itinerary?

    by PhilipD 12 February 2008

    It certainly looks a good plan. The Cliffs of Moher are certainly worth the trip. There are also two open caves (one near Doolin, the…

  20. Caitriona82 avatar

    RE: poNew Itinerary?

    by Caitriona82 12 February 2008

    Kinvara is also a really nice coastal village. Bout 20 mins outside Galway.Nice place to stop for lunch. You could call in there on your…

  21. Frida1 avatar

    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…

  22. rsta avatar

    RE: Ireland short trip

    by rsta 16 January 2008

    Base yourselves in Galway City. It is a real gem. You can take a ferry over to the Aran Islands which are very beautiful and restful.…

  23. carraig avatar

    New Years Eve

    by carraig 16 November 2007

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    We were thinking of somewhere on the west coast, like Kinvara or farther south, like Limerick or Kilkenny.
  24. kirby425 avatar

    New Years Eve

    by kirby425 05 November 2007

    My friends and I will be in Ireland for New Years and are trying to decide where to spend it. We're looking to stay out of Dublin and…

  25. Bridoc10 avatar

    4days ireland, where to go?

    by Bridoc10 14 September 2007

    Just got back from Ireland.

    I HIGHLY recommend the west coast - Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Connemara. Simply stunning landscape.

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