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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…
Re: Wilderness of Ireland

by Truman13 24 October 2011

'Derry' is most certainly not the place of the 'cosy pub'. It has an interesting history, but is not the friendliest place in Ireland…
RE: Ireland Itinerary

by stiofan75 22 September 2011

google earth on standby with photos and you can't go wrong! Do not underestimate the size of Ireland. It's always bigger then travellers…
Re: South west Ireland priorities

by bearaman 18 July 2011

So hard to choose as the south west is the most beautiful and rugged part of Ireland. The ring of Beara is very scenic but as mentioned,…
RE: Base for Ring of Beara?

by dc_laure 14 February 2011

Thanks for your input. If we based in Kenmare for three days or so, is it also possible to plan a day trip from threre out to the Skellig…
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…
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;…
RE: From Galway to Cork, 6.5 days, by public transport.

by PhilipD 27 July 2009

First off, remember that you are travelling during the Bank Holiday weekend - everything gets very congested, especially on the Friday…
Re: Skellig Michael

by Volcano 06 July 2009

Portmagee is just off the Ring of Kerry so you'll be able to get a bus from Tralee or Killarney that'll go around the Ring. You're more…
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…
RE: Driving the Ring of Kerry: I'm a bit scared...

by Euro_traveller 21 June 2009

The Ring of Kerry is driven daily by full-size coaches, so driving a Zafira (medium people carrier) would hardly cause any problems, other…
RE: Galway to Beara Peninsula? Dublin?

by PhilipD 27 May 2009

A good drive from Galway to the Beara, taking in most of the most attractive roads would take about 3-4 days. Stick to the coast road…
RE: Where to view dramatic cliffs or gorges by the sea in Europe ?

by alan1972 29 April 2009

Sea cliffs: Cliffs of Moher, Croghaun on Achill Island, Slieve League, Skellig Islands, all on the west coast of Ireland. The Croghaun…
Re: family trip - help?

by feembee 13 January 2009

As you are a family, I'd highly recommend renting a car as it gives you more flexibility in travelling. You may not necessarily save that…
RE: Sites in Ireland?

by gorkregg 19 September 2008

Newrange: you can only get in by taking a tour. You have to book it at the visitors centre when you arrive to the site. My advice is to…
RE: 3 days driving tour in Ireland....where to drive? That is the question!

by Brigsy 14 August 2008

P.S. Donegal is my fav, but if I only had one trip to Ireland I would pick lob77 brains - he is talking about a stunning part of Ireland.…
RE: Ireland Itinerary

by PhilipD 28 June 2008

Wow... i get a little tired just thinking of all the driving you will do.... First off, i wouldn't recommend driving to the Rock of Cashe…
RE: hitchhiking in ireland?

by Brigsy 06 April 2008

The Paddywagon and others do hop on hop off tours around Ireland that are not very expensive. You may want to look into that option as…
Last Questions for Irish Experts

by Brigsy 12 August 2007

If you are doing the Ring of Kerry anyway, and if you happen to have good weather on that day. (Or catch a forcast that the weather will…
ireland itenary

by yvonne0815 26 July 2007

Oh, I forgot...if you have time get a boat out to the Skellig Islands. It's a bit pricy to get there, I think I payed around €35 for the…
Kerry or Mayo/Connemara

by yvonne0815 03 July 2007

Haven't been to Connemara myself yet, planning to do this next week maybe.
Kerry is touristy but it depends when you're going too.…
2 weeks in Ireland by Car

by kevinoh1974 25 June 2007

Hello Mikey
Completely agree with alva above, while Ireland is a small country driving in this country definitely tires you…
help with unique lodging or b&b

by Truman13 09 May 2007

Our favourite was in a place called Valentia Island. It is really off the beaten track but is where the cable from the US first reached…
West and South West Irish trip

by galata6655321 05 May 2007

First off.. thank everyone that has helped me thus far. This is truely an amazing site.

Okay I'm going to Ireland the May 17th…
6 Day tour of South Ireland

by mersault 23 April 2007

Hey Ratman,

Just about the two days to have a crack at good weather for Skelligs plan. Not so sure that's going to work out for…