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  1. Tomer2410 avatar

    RE: Ireland without a car

    by Tomer2410 23 May 2012

    Thank you all for all your help. Which town would you recommend us spending two nights in? We will be arriving from Dublin, traveling…

  2. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Ireland without a car

    by markfawkner 21 May 2012

    I'll disagree with #7's analysis of bus coverage. It'll get you to cities and larger towns but any town on less than an N-road or very…

  3. timothysolberg avatar

    RE: 14 Day Itinerary in Ireland- Need advice!

    by timothysolberg 19 May 2012

    I like Ennis. I spent one night there and had lots of fun listening to traditional music in a pub. However, unless you have a special…

  4. yofletch avatar

    RE: 14 Day Itinerary in Ireland- Need advice!

    by yofletch 19 May 2012

    Consider staying in Doolin County Clare for the craic, stop by O'Connors Public house see.....SHANNONFERRIES.COM / checkout the followin…

  5. archaeobabe avatar

    RE: Itinary?

    by archaeobabe 29 April 2012

    Maybe if you book the large touristy areas in advance and the big cities e.g. Galway, Dingle. Most Irish towns are fairly compact so you…

  6. TomaszJarzabek avatar

    RE: 2 weeks Ireland in September

    by TomaszJarzabek 28 April 2012

    If you feel that two weeks is not enough and want to reduce the driving you could skip the Northern Ireland cause its bit out of the way.…

  7. Rachelah avatar

    2 weeks Ireland in September

    by Rachelah 28 April 2012

    We are planning a trip to Ireland this September for two weeks. Planning on renting a car and travelling around. Not sure if we are going…

  8. fear_rua avatar

    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…

  9. PhilipD avatar

    Re: Best way to travel around Ireland....buses/trains OR renting a car?

    by PhilipD 17 April 2012

    All the places you mention are quite accessible by bus, and most by train. The [Bus Eireann journey planner|http://www.buseireann.ie/]…

  10. Kscool911 avatar

    RE: 8 days trip to Ireland: tours vs do it ourselves

    by Kscool911 17 April 2012

    Thanks for the responses guys. Very helpful. Out of the following cities: Dublin, Kenmare, Killarney, Galway, Dingle town, Rings of…

  11. kathieAHPlanner avatar

    RE: Best way to travel around Ireland....buses/trains OR renting a car?

    by kathieAHPlanner 17 April 2012

    Hi, I've been to Ireland 5 times. In Dublin you most definitely do not need or want a car. We were just there for St Patrick's Day and…

  12. trmeyers avatar

    Best way to travel around Ireland....buses/trains OR renting a car?

    by trmeyers 17 April 2012

    I would love some free advice! My friend and I are traveling Ireland for 10 days in May--Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Cork, Kilkenny, maybe…

  13. uspn avatar

    Trip report, ten days in Ireland not on a tour

    by uspn 15 April 2012

    So, [here's my photojournal|http://www.pvv.org/~bct/eire/] from my trip through Ireland in March this year. I thought maybe it would…

  14. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: 4-9 May in Ireland, like to experience

    by mariha2912 14 April 2012

    Although it is possible to cover the route you mention on 5 days, I think it is rushed and more sort of a road trip that an actual trip…

  15. stlmarkd avatar

    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…

  16. stiofan75 avatar

    RE: Independent rail tour through Ireland?

    by stiofan75 04 April 2012

    Fear rua, yea train to Tralee and hitch hike to Dingle via Conor Pass. Easy hitching!

  17. markfawkner avatar

    RE: 1 week Ireland Itinerary

    by markfawkner 04 April 2012

    Welcome to TT. Your plan sounds sensible. An option for staying near Dingle/RoK would be two nights in Killarney or one night Killarney…

  18. stlmarkd avatar

    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…

  19. conor32 avatar

    RE: A week in South and West Ireland - accomodation suggestions!

    by conor32 06 March 2012

    If you come to Killarney try to stay in the Royal Hotel. I would not recommend drivin to Killarney and attempting to do the Ring of Kerry…

  20. picigin1976 avatar

    Shannon - Dublin 6 day tour

    by picigin1976 12 February 2012

    HI people! im flying to Shannon next friday and we will take rent a car to tour Ireland for 6 days (flying thursday to london). we would…

  21. PhilipD avatar

    RE: The Dingle Peninsular

    by PhilipD 12 February 2012

    You'll have no problem getting to Dingle town, and the roads around the peninsula to the west are generally ok, but there are one or two…

  22. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Killarney in March

    by markfawkner 10 February 2012

    Google for KIllarney walking clubs, checkout these guys http://www.sliabhluachrahillwalkingclub.com/schedule.php and give them a call,…

  23. stiofan75 avatar

    RE: Punchestown racecourse - camping nearby?

    by stiofan75 06 February 2012

    If ye like the racing ye should consider the Galway Races! Spectacular event! Real festival vibe to it. There's also a couple of beach…

  24. markfawkner avatar

    RE: A week in South and West Ireland - accomodation suggestions!

    by markfawkner 03 February 2012

    It is not bad. But I'd suggest dumping Blarney Castle. Search on TT for St Michan's for a two day itinerary and other ideas for Dublin.…

  25. markfawkner avatar

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

    by markfawkner 18 January 2012

    Baltimore (pop 400 accoridng to LP) would maybe be another choice but it only has one pub. I like Dingle (pop 1775) too, don't know how…

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