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Re: 4 Days In Ireland (In to Dublin and Out of Cork) - Suggested Routes?

by theresamarie3 23 August 2011

Thanks everyone so much for all of your good advice. I think we've decided to spend some time in Cobh and probably not go to the Blaskets…
Re: 4 Days In Ireland (In to Dublin and Out of Cork) - Suggested Routes?

by GrahamPhelan 22 August 2011

I wouldn't agree with punder saying to get out of Dublin. I think you should visit it, I mean there is allot to see and do there aswell…
RE: Somewhere Rural, Peaceful and Beautiful

by jeanfromboston2 19 August 2011

Dingle is the place. You can walk the Dingle Way, eat good fish, drink good beer, see prehistoric sites, see amazing view from Slea Head,…
RE: 4 Days In Ireland (In to Dublin and Out of Cork) - Suggested Routes?

by jeanfromboston2 18 August 2011

If you are already in Kilkenny, Cashel is worth a day. We thought the Rock of Cashel was very interesting, especially the Romanesque…
4 Days In Ireland (In to Dublin and Out of Cork) - Suggested Routes?

by theresamarie3 17 August 2011

My partner and I are flying into Dublin at 9:00 on 30 September and out of Cork at 19:00 on 3 October. We're going to rent a car and…
Re: Honeymoon in Ireland (Need help planning specifics)

by lizard63 01 May 2011

fly roundtrip into Shannon. Go to Cashel to see The Rock, Cahir to see the castle, thru Cork to Kinsale. Take the walking tour of Kinsale,…
Re: Ring of Kerry or Dingle Peninsula?

by lizard63 01 May 2011

go to Dingle and visit the Blasket Islands. Great experience!!
Re: First Trip To Ireland--Need Advice On Logistics & Destinations :)

by lizard63 30 April 2011

I went to Ireland 3 years ago and I'm going back in 3 weeks. You can't miss Kinsale, just south of Cork. It's lovely. Visit the fort and…
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…
Re: 7 Days Driving Trip in Ireland - Mayo, Galway, Clare, Kerry, Cork.

by motherandson 12 October 2010

thank you everyone. i guess our combined interests would be scenery/natural landscapes, good food, and history. I've written out a list…
RE: Is this possible? 9 days in Ireland

by Herbie47 23 March 2010

Yes I agree with the above. The roads are narrow and slow going esp. around the coast, would be best to go to the Dingle area for a couple…
RE: First trip to Ireland

by PhilipD 10 February 2010

Sorry about the bum steer with Foulksrath Castle, I didn't know it had closed. About hiring a car - it is useful at times, but its perfec…
Re: Skellig Michael

by merseymike 03 July 2009

I know a bit about Dingle and the Blasket Islands but nothing about the Skelligs, but as nobody has replied I'll offer what I found using…
Guided Tour Recommendations

by nashley 01 November 2008

Hi, I will be in Ireland on a guided trip for almost 2 weeks, and I'm looking for some recommendations for places to eat and whether the…
Re: Hostels on the Dingle Peninsula

by Sambella 04 June 2008

I'm just back from walking the Dingle Way 2 weeks ago and I stayed at both Dun Chaoin and Mt Brandon hostels. Dun Chaoin is very good,…
RE: Dingle vs Iveragh

by PhilipD 18 April 2008

Definitely Dingle. There are some very beautiful places along the Iveragh Peninsula, but I think its fame has more to do with its ease…
RE: Itinerary check

by zzz_asleep 22 March 2008

Thanks everyone for the helpful hints. I think we (I'm traveling with one other person) will skip the kayaking because the only kayaking…
RE: One Week Solo Tour of Ireland

by diy01 07 February 2008

How can you skip Kerry!? Consider heading out to Corca Dhuibhne (Dingle Peninsula). Dún Chaoin, Slea Head. Amazing views of the Blask…
RE: Coming to Ireland for 3-4 weeks. I need our help!

by PhilipD 30 January 2008

Ah yes, new TT is awful, we've lost most of the regulars who could be depended upon.... You don't say when you are going? The later…
Coming to Ireland for 3-4 weeks. I need our help!

by mariha2912 30 January 2008

I plan to do a 3-4 weeks trip to Ireland soon, so I'd like to have some comments and ideas about my itenary. First of all,I'd like to…
July Visit

by underwaterjoe 20 March 2007

I'd go for a little village on Valentia island. Stunning views of Dingle Bay and Blasket islands, And oddly, home of the northern hemispher…
Skellig Islands

by underwaterjoe 20 March 2007

You could try www.daft.ie/62297 for a self-catering luxury house on Valentia Island (where boats leave for the Skelligs) or PM me for…
Dingle or Beara Peninsula?

by loeren 28 January 2007

Dingle. Then I could climb Mount Brandon and watch the sun set over the Blasket Islands.