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Re: Ireland without a car

by Anro 22 May 2012

I notice most people are suggesting mainly coastal areas but there are lots of things to see and do more inland (and usually less tourists…
RE: Somewhere Rural, Peaceful and Beautiful

by sadbloke 25 August 2011

Rural, peaceful and beautiful = County Leitrim. Nothing spectacular, just laid back and friendly, Ireland does not get much more rural…
Ireland Cellphone or Skype

by steveaux 11 February 2011

Dad and I will be doing ten days in Ireland in late May for some genealogy research so we'll be in some remote areas in County Leitrim,…
RE: Ideas for a New Adventure in Ireland

by hollyeef 22 July 2010

I agree with 'markfawkner', Donegal sounds like the best place for you to go. The coast is breathtaking and you can get on the bus at…
RE: Ireland Suggestions from Galway to Donegal?

by treesaregreene 21 February 2010

I think you should definitely spend a night or two in Sligo town and county. Lots to see and do around here...Yeats county, Glencar waterfal…
Re: Help with Itinerary

by sadbloke 16 September 2009

[Lough Rynn Castle |http://www.loughrynn.ie/] in County Leitrim meets your equirements for a spot of luxury, as would [Kilronan Castle|http…
RE: driving itinerary for Ireland

by sadbloke 14 September 2009

Agree with Sean above, Limerick isn't a great place. I recently drove from Dingle up to Leitrim, took around 5 1/2 hours with a stop in…
RE: Dublin to Connemara

by sadbloke 03 August 2009

I'm guessing you are arriving from the US. If so, I would suggest you book a night in a hotel to get over the jet lag before heading west.…
Re: Leaving in 3 days...is this itinerary doable or too much?

by sadbloke 22 May 2009

A bit of a busy schedule, you could do it, but I'm sure you've read on here that the roads are not the fastest. You mention dropping day…
RE: First Trip to Ireland

by sadbloke 28 January 2009

I think you're trying to do to much in too little time, and would suggest dropping Belfast OR Dublin. I'd say that Belfast is a closer…
Re: Places to stay on the west coast/castles?

by sadbloke 20 January 2009

Though not exactly on the West Coast, [Lough Rynne|http://www.loughrynn.ie/leitrim] Castle in Co. Leitrim isn't overly expensive, and…
Re: Freaks

by gcarton 02 October 2008

hey, how's it going.... this all depends on whether you are a hippie or a muppet, from the sounds of it i'd judge you a a muppet....if…
RE: Help!! American living in Ireland starting October very confused!!

by Ceadaoin 10 August 2008

I disagree with post 4. The airlines will not care about the return ticket, as Ireland's carrier liability law only requires that they…
RE: 8 days - first trip to Ireland and trying to avoid the tourist traps

by sadbloke 26 June 2008

If you are looking for a quieter time, heres a couple of suggestions: I would personally skip Dublin and head North West,…
Northwestern Ireland in November

by rodway 20 September 2007

I would not be put off. Yes the weather can be variable but it there is much to see and do. For wet weather options there are always the…
sligo and surrounding area

by sadbloke 20 August 2007

A car is a good idea.

Heres some suggestions:

Option 1. Try a boat trip on Lough Gill - I know they depart from Parkes Castle…
Walking in late febuary and March??

by Brigsy 16 August 2007

There are extensive walking trails through Ireland that often link up and might be worth researching before you come. I think that in…
The Celtic Tiger

by rodway 12 August 2007

Oops! I was not expecting people to be so serious over the euro. I must remember to be more diplomatic in future! Still I do like the…
Driving on the Left

by rodway 17 May 2007

We are always amused as we drive out of Fermanagh (N Ireland) into the Co. Leitrim (Republic) to be greeted by large multi-lingual signs…
Accomodation in Sligo/Leitrim, Ireland near Glencar

by rodway 15 May 2007

Also try www.Breifne.ie which has various B&Bs shown in the Glencar / Drumclidde area.
In addition it is a good website for details…
Accomodation in Sligo/Leitrim, Ireland near Glencar

by IrishRedhead 15 May 2007

hello -- Does anyone know of accomodation near Glencar in Co. Leitrim or Co. Sligo? My family is from the Leitrim/Sligo area (I live…
My trek up Ireland's west coast - on foot! - begins.

by Anonymous 18 March 2007

Just a quick note to let you all know that my walking trek up Ireland's entire west coast has begun. You can follow my adventures and…
My trek up Ireland's west coast - on foot! - begins.

by Anonymous 18 March 2007

Just a quick note to let you all know that my walking trek up Ireland's entire west coast has begun. You can follow my adventures and…
Irish names?

by diy01 03 November 2004

Klaudia,

I have asked the same sort of question before in the past...

Here is an answer I received. It shows COMMON pronounci…