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Itinerary for Ireland

by johnmonkey 13 May 2012

Hello everybody, I'm new to this so please bear with me. I'm from the U.S and I will be going to Ireland in a few weeks (June 4th-June11th)…
RE: Visiting Dublin and Studying English

by magic_man 09 March 2012

There's around 50 English language schools in Dublin and around. You could choose to go to one in Bray (in Co. Wicklow, where accommodation…
RE: Self catering options for a couple - Ireland

by annabrinks1 10 February 2012

You could try Avon Rí in Blessington, Co.Wicklow. The town of Blessington itself is not great but the area is very scenic with lake and…
RE: County Wicklow and West Cork

by socky_posh_cock 27 September 2011

The Roundwood Inn has nice food, but it represents poor value in my opinion. I would eat in and around Aughrim. The Stonecutter is good…
RE: County Wicklow and West Cork

by fear_rua 04 September 2011

Also in Wicklow - Enniskerry is a pleasant little village, while the Blue Light, just outside Sandyford on Ballyedmonduff Road, is a pub…
RE: County Wicklow and West Cork

by fear_rua 04 September 2011

I would suggest maybe redistributing a day from Wicklow to Cork. Other places worth seeing in Wicklow include the military road from…
RE: County Wicklow and West Cork

by ger_power 02 September 2011

hi can i suggest a trip to Newgrange in county meath..just over an hour from dublin. it is an ancient neolithic passage tomb site that…
Re: County Wicklow and West Cork

by MontyPython 31 August 2011

Hi, Thank you so much for that reply. We're heading over this month! Thanks for the warning though. Our interests are varied and it's…
RE: County Wicklow and West Cork

by markfawkner 30 August 2011

You can spend a whole day at Glendalough alone. A web search will give you details on the churches, ruins, and walks in and around the…
County Wicklow and West Cork

by MontyPython 30 August 2011

Hi, My boyfriend and I are arriving in and leaving from Dublin, we're hiring a car. We're staying for 10 days arriving on a Monday and…
RE: First Trip to IRELAND - 3 weeks

by CH5443 05 July 2011

I agree with most of the above suggestions. Howth is a great place to eat seafood and then take a gander to the pier to feed some seals.…
RE: Side trip for Refined Lady in Dublin, suggestions sought

by saoire 22 May 2011

I think the national stud would do the job. PS. Was very nice to have you to visit Ma'am. Edited by: saoire
Wicklow to Galway by car- cool stopping points between?

by globetrotttt 16 April 2011

I'm off to visit my Irish friend, and we'll be leaving from Co. Wicklow to Galway for a look around, and a trip to Inis Mor, among other…
Re: 8 Days in Ireland

by flipflops1 27 January 2011

I second the reccomendation of doing a tour of the Wicklow mountains. Its not far from Dublin so its perfect for a day trip and the landsca…
RE: Going to Ireland for a week in March (& will be there over paddies!) Any...

by flipflops1 13 January 2011

You can find out what events both free and ticketed are going to be on in Dublin for Paddy's day here http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/…
Re: Sugar Loaf Mountain, County Wicklow

by geekygirl 21 November 2010

My brother and his wife did this recently. They are not very fit and walk incredibly slowly (such that it is actually painful to walk…
RE: Only 3 days in Ireland and no car...

by Frida1 11 November 2010

You should check into exploring the coastline and scenic beauties of County Wicklow. Combine that with Kilkenny town, its castle, and…
RE: Sugar Loaf Mountain, County Wicklow

by alan1972 10 November 2010

It is not difficult at all - as ambarush noted it is a popular outing for families with kids at weekends. The walk itself is not particularl…
RE: Sugar Loaf Mountain, County Wicklow

by HappyCrusader 10 November 2010

I've never been, but relatively easy, according to [Dublin & Wicklow walks website|http://www.wicklowwalks.com/sugar-loaf].
RE: Sugar Loaf Mountain, County Wicklow

by Metropolitan 10 November 2010

I've been promised lunch at Murphy's (anyone know it) if I do it.
RE: Sugar Loaf Mountain, County Wicklow

by susanbyron 09 November 2010

If you dont fancy climbing it, you could sit back and enjoy the exquisite view of it from Powerscourt.
RE: Sugar Loaf Mountain, County Wicklow

by ambarush 09 November 2010

Sunday afternoon family climb but I did refuse to do it age 10 on the grounds that my book was more interesting.
Sugar Loaf Mountain, County Wicklow

by Metropolitan 09 November 2010

Am having a bit of a debate with some friends. We drove past the Sugar Loaf Mountain in County Wicklow back in May and my friend's dad…
RE: City hopping east Ireland- HELP!

by ambarush 03 November 2010

A month is along time if you are just doing the east coast. A couple of days in Dublin, a couple in Co Meath, Newgrange etc (not a city…
Re: Hiring a guide to drive me from Dublin-Dingle and back Nov. 22/23

by yofletch 24 October 2010

Complete MADNESS !!!!! You've more money than sense Head to Powerscourt, County Wicklow instead. Enjoy.