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RE: Shannon to Carrickmacross

by fear_rua 04 May 2012

I take it you are driving? If so you can use the AA route planner. http://www2.aaireland.ie/routes_beta/ This suggests that you should…
Itinary?

by EnClair 27 April 2012

Hi, we will be in Ireland for 2 weeks in late july, early august. It seems, that we need to book accomodation in advance, so we need…
RE: Help with Itenerary for Dublin/Galway/Dingle

by fear_rua 29 March 2012

Another thought: for the 21st, if you're driving from Dublin to Galway, and don't have a busy programme for the day, you could divert…
RE: Castle Day trip from Dublin

by fear_rua 11 March 2012

Trim is definitely the best castle within striking distance of Dublin, though the most charming and interesting ruins day-trippable from…
RE: ,

by stiofan75 13 October 2011

Hi seaneendubh, Not saying it's members of the defence forces themselves, but I've done stints in Dundalk, Sligo and Newbridge and they…
RE: ,

by seaneendubh 13 October 2011

stiofan, as an Athlone man, I can reassure you that Seans Bar is the oldest pub in Ireland at this time. Radiocarbon dating by TCD proves…
Re: ,

by lsalomon 10 October 2011

This isn't so useful for your coastline preference, but if you're driving around anyway I'd recommend the Midlands. For an interesting…
Visit Historic Sites in Ireland for Free.

by bearaman 06 July 2011

The Office of Public Works (OPW) in Ireland has announced that most major historical and cultural attractions will be free to visitors…
RE: First time to Ireland. Need itenerary help!

by lsalomon 28 June 2011

I agree with #49. Less driving makes for a more memorable trip. When some friends and I visited Ireland, we stayed at one friend's relative'…
RE: Travel around Ireland and UK

by ambarush 08 June 2011

Dublin to Galway took me 2 hours on Saturday last, good road, not much traffic 120Kmph. From Galway to the Burren and back would take…
RE: Is this itinerary feasible?

by fear_rua 08 June 2011

You can easily see the Burren either on the way to Doolin or on the way back. There's nothing there that will take you all that much time…
RE: Rock of Cashel closed

by ambarush 12 May 2011

The Rock looks impressive but not really worth a detour just to view from a distance. Better divert to Clonmacnoise as #1 suggests …
Re: Wicklow to Galway by car- cool stopping points between?

by globetrotttt 17 April 2011

It's just the day we have. We're headed for Galway for the day/night, then in the morning, we're off to Inis Mor. I saw The Burren...…
Ireland itinerary - Advice/feedback needed

by schoony8 25 May 2009

Hi everyone, In July I will be taking a trip to Ireland for about 7-8 full days with my girlfriend, sister and mom. All of us have done…
RE: Leaving in 3 days...is this itinerary doable or too much?

by chriskean1 23 May 2009

I'd stay two nights in Glencolumbkille or two in Ardara, rather than splitting them--they're not all that far apart. In general I'd say…
Leaving in 3 days...is this itinerary doable or too much?

by pants82 22 May 2009

I've put together an itinerary with possible stuff to do, but I'm wondering if it isn't a little too charged. Any help with paring it…
Re: Rings: Kerry vs. Beara vs. Dingle

by feembee 09 February 2009

Hi Mark, You're certainly planning an ambitious trip cramming all that in, in 12 days! :) It should be possible however, if you, your…
RE: Rings: Kerry vs. Beara vs. Dingle

by itsgreatoutthere 09 February 2009

Thanks all for the help. I am prodding my family for help deciding which ring to do - good problem to have. I agree with you, Ambarush,…
Rings: Kerry vs. Beara vs. Dingle

by itsgreatoutthere 07 February 2009

Dia duit, My brother and I are taking our mother to Ireland for 12 nights in early June. We are flying into and out of Shannon and renti…
RE: Ireland in the summer

by littlefox 19 January 2009

I will second djpkemp's suggestion of Glendalough, if you do go make sure to go there via the Wicklow Mts rather than the main N11 road…
RE: Best of North and South Combined

by kareeze 05 January 2009

I just did a trip like this in the summer. We spent 2 days in Dublin, then rented a car and headed to Glendalough, stopped and saw Kilkenny…
RE: any recommendations on those discount cards in ireland...

by donnchac 01 July 2008

Howard The OPW heritage card is good value at 21 euro. It covers state-owned historic attractions - for example Clonmacnoise, which is…
RE: 9 days in Ireland with 8 and 10 yr old girls

by research_girl 25 March 2008

If you want to see the countryside, you'd be much better off flying out of Shannon. In Dublin you'll be getting over jet lag so you…
Ireland Road Trip

by carraig 26 July 2007

Och, the boys are easy, ye know. you just go to McConnell Street, wait in front of the GPO, say loudly Jamerson Distillery…
Traveling in Ireland July 24-31

by henryleftathome 14 July 2007

My daughter and I are planning to visit Ireland, but we are concerned about the weather. We don't usually drive, so we are dependent on…