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  1. archaeobabe avatar

    RE: Driving in IRELAND

    by archaeobabe 24 January 2012

    I would suggest that you stay in Cashel in Co. Tipperary instead of Cahir especially as you have a car. There's a lot more to do in Cashel…

  2. iviehoff avatar

    RE: Can we visit County Clare by car in two days from Dublin?

    by iviehoff 21 July 2011

    Gort (actually just over the border in County Galway) and Ennis, in the east of the county and of relatively easy access, are each about…

  3. fear_rua avatar

    RE: Top 10 things to do in Ireland

    by fear_rua 14 June 2011

    Well, the previous posters have given plenty of good ideas, so I will just list a couple of historical sites in chronological rather than…

  4. alan1972 avatar

    RE: Quaint town near Dublin? Recommendation please

    by alan1972 21 December 2010

    It's north rather than south of Dublin, but Carlingford in Co. Louth might fit the bill. There are nice walks in the nearby Cooley Mountains…

  5. kazza01 avatar

    Re: Travel advice for Ireland, please!

    by kazza01 22 July 2010

    My husband and I (both mid-fifties) have just returned from three weeks in Ireland. I agree with most of the comments posted and I believe…

  6. littlefox avatar

    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…

  7. littlefox avatar

    RE: North versus South?

    by littlefox 07 January 2009

    Hope this helps you. The North If you travel north you probably hit Belfast City, although not my favourite Irish city (that honour…

  8. littlefox avatar

    RE: Advice needed on planning a solo weeks trip around Ireland

    by littlefox 14 November 2008

    ...It really depends on what it is you want to see and do yourself. Ireland is a pretty small country and it is quite easy to get around.…

  9. toaficc avatar

    RE: Ireland Road Trip!

    by toaficc 02 September 2008

    After spending a night in a nice hotel in Killarney, the following morning take a 20-min drive out to Ladies View in the Killarney National…

  10. toaficc avatar

    Re: Travel Cork & Kerry in November

    by toaficc 28 August 2008

    Flying is definitely the only way to go. Fly into Cork and hire a car. Drive to Waterford (about 2 hours) and visit the Waterford Glass…

  11. littlefox avatar

    Re: The Greenest Part of Ireland?

    by littlefox 10 June 2008

    I agree with the above two. Wicklow is known as the Garden of Ireland and Glendalough is a piece of heaven and only about 1.15hr drive…

  12. Burlthai avatar

    RE: From Dublin to Dingle

    by Burlthai 06 April 2008

    I'd suggest Kilkenny or Tipperary. you don't say when you're going, but I'd suggest booking ahead for Kilkenny, as it's usually busy with…

  13. newenglandfall avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by newenglandfall 31 August 2007

    #18- thanks. I have confirmed my reservation for Bansha House, but I'll take this info with me just in case.

  14. joanhiggins avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by joanhiggins 31 August 2007

    There's a fabulous B & B in Clomel called Lissarda. It's a family run B & B. I's highly recommend it.
    Eileen is the woman that runs…

  15. newenglandfall avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by newenglandfall 30 August 2007

    Okay... I will try to call them this weekend. Thanks for the advice.

  16. loeren avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by loeren 29 August 2007

    newenglandfall. As a general rule I wouldn't submit such guesthouse forms online. My experience of rural Ireland is that, outside the…

  17. Burlthai avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by Burlthai 29 August 2007

    always best to call to confirm, if they haven't replied online.
    the only places I saw for horseback riding in the west were outside…

  18. loeren avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by loeren 29 August 2007

    #13. Melody's at Ballymacarbry offers pony trekking in the Nire Valley, which is a lovely setting. Not far from Clonmel on the Dungarvan…

  19. newenglandfall avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by newenglandfall 29 August 2007

    Thanks all!

    I've booked a room at Bansha House for 2 nights (15-16 September) - at least I think I have; I submitted the form…

  20. loeren avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by loeren 27 August 2007

    Comeraghs ;)

  21. loeren avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by loeren 27 August 2007

    #10. Unlike other more touristy parts of the country you'll find few other walkers on the hills, unless it's a sunny weekend or holiday…

  22. newenglandfall avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by newenglandfall 27 August 2007

    #8 - thanks for the walking/hiking suggestions. that's what we want to do a lot of while we're in Ireland.

  23. Burlthai avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by Burlthai 26 August 2007

    that's about it for my ideas.
    I only stayed one night in the area on my way through.
    If you need more to do than loeren mentioned,…

  24. loeren avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by loeren 26 August 2007

    #7.

    There are some excellent walks/hikes at the end of the road from the Nire valley car park. Get hold of the Discovery Series…

  25. newenglandfall avatar

    Anyone been to Clonmel, Co. Tipperary?

    by newenglandfall 26 August 2007

    Burlthai: Sounds like a wonderful suggestion. By the time we get there (4 days into our trip) we should be over jet lag and able to…

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