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  1. galister avatar

    RE: A few spare days, what to do? From Dublin.

    by galister 21 May 2012

    I also think Dingle is too far to go in a short time. Glendalough is definitely worth the trip - if you're at all fit do the 9km walk…

  2. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Ireland without a car

    by markfawkner 21 May 2012

    Welcome to TT. Have you considered heading straight from the airport to Galway? Since you will have to wind up in Dublin eventually…

  3. rodway avatar

    RE: A few spare days, what to do? From Dublin.

    by rodway 17 May 2012

    Day trips from Dublin - Bus to Blessington for Russborough House (large classical country house). Bus / coach to Trim - Substantial medieval…

  4. yofletch avatar

    RE: A few spare days, what to do? From Dublin.

    by yofletch 17 May 2012

    Ride the "DART" from Howth to Greystones. lovely.

  5. markfawkner avatar

    RE: A few spare days, what to do? From Dublin.

    by markfawkner 17 May 2012

    IMO, two days in Dublin and then head west to Galway for day tours of Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher/Connemarra - the former possible…

  6. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Day trips from Dublin?

    by markfawkner 16 May 2012

    Hi #8. It might be advisable to start a new thread. Just click on this http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forum.jspa?forumID=25&keywordid…

  7. bjd avatar

    RE: 2 Months Solo in Western Europe

    by bjd 15 May 2012

    For the places I know about, I agree with the others on here. 5 days in Dublin is too much and Cork is too far for a day trip. As Aribo…

  8. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Day trips from Dublin?

    by markfawkner 12 May 2012

    Dalkey and Howth may be good independent day trips, the former has some great walks. Trains or buses from Dub centrsal.

  9. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Dublin Bikes

    by markfawkner 02 May 2012

    I'd probably recommend Gallaghers Boxty House in Temple Bar as a safe pair of hands (although not fast food). It has a good atmosphere…

  10. markfawkner avatar

    RE: 3 days in Dublin

    by markfawkner 27 April 2012

    #4 you've also got the very photographic Samuel Beckett Bridge along the way too. Speaking about monuments to foolishness, some delightfu…

  11. markfawkner avatar

    RE: dubpubs03

    by markfawkner 24 April 2012

    Dubpubs04 will have an amended entry for Dice Bar since it is no longer part owned by Huey and will include Findlater out at Howth. I…

  12. stiofan75 avatar

    RE: dubpubs03

    by stiofan75 20 April 2012

    Maith thú Mark! Bloody stream is very cosy! Also The Abbey Tavern up the hill. And by the way there is a small Italian café with blue…

  13. markfawkner avatar

    RE: dubpubs03

    by markfawkner 20 April 2012

    Stiofan I am off to Howth this weekend (showing friends around, will sample L Mulligans for first time this weekend and also Dice Bar)…

  14. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Irish Itinerary

    by markfawkner 19 April 2012

    #2 has some great suggestions. Other day trip/beautiful coastal places from Dublin are Dalkey and Howth. In terms of places for a drink…

  15. stiofan75 avatar

    RE: dubpubs03

    by stiofan75 18 April 2012

    I see ye enjoyed Fallons! Nice eh! Next time your in Dublin jump on the DART to Howth. Check out "The Bloody Stream" which is attached…

  16. fear_rua avatar

    RE: Help with Itenerary for Dublin/Galway/Dingle

    by fear_rua 09 April 2012

    I would think you might as well stay in Howth or Malahide on the last night. That way you can relax, go for an evening walk somewhere…

  17. stlmarkd avatar

    RE: Help with Itenerary for Dublin/Galway/Dingle

    by stlmarkd 09 April 2012

    Here is our updated itinerary, we are getting close to getting this all figured out. We're just trying to figure out where we want to…

  18. Spellmistress avatar

    RE: I'm a homo...

    by Spellmistress 02 April 2012

    Ooooooooooooo you know whose furniture is very nice, but used to be ridiculously pricey over here? LAURA ASHLEY's, that's who. Lovely…

  19. fear_rua avatar

    RE: Help with Itenerary for Dublin/Galway/Dingle

    by fear_rua 29 March 2012

    Howth is definitely more scenic than Malahide. Get there early and, assuming the weather is good, you can do the cliff walk - very scenic.…

  20. WaterhazardJack avatar

    RE: Help with Itenerary for Dublin/Galway/Dingle

    by WaterhazardJack 29 March 2012

    Good, well-considered itinerary...if I had to tweak it, I'd probably suggest you choose some more interesting stops on Sept 25...unless…

  21. stlmarkd avatar

    Help with Itenerary for Dublin/Galway/Dingle

    by stlmarkd 28 March 2012

    My wife and I will be travelling to Ireland for the first time September 19 - 27th. Below is where we are at and would love any help filling…

  22. CupidaStunta avatar

    RE: The Hare with the Amber Eyes

    by CupidaStunta 28 March 2012

    >was full of old birds eye fish fingers, which would have been a mild dissapointment to most people Not MOI! For you see I got a lovely…

  23. stiofan75 avatar

    RE: Just an American girl in Love in Ireland

    by stiofan75 15 March 2012

    I agree, there's no need to fork out cash for a guide in Dublin. Check out some of the tourist websites and most of the hostels provide…

  24. anwanda avatar

    RE: Nervous about traveling solo

    by anwanda 05 March 2012

    I find Irish very easy to talk to and very friendly, you will have no problem meeting people. I would definitely recommend Cobblestones…

  25. Suburbanescape12 avatar

    Re: Baby friendly cottages in Ireland

    by Suburbanescape12 25 February 2012

    Hi, If you don't fancy straying too far from the airport, the East coast offers many pretty beach towns as well as Newgrange. I'd recomme…

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