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  1. Anro avatar

    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…

  2. rodway avatar

    Re: Itinerary for Ireland

    by rodway 15 May 2012

    Joining the Meath lovers I would add Loughcrew megalithic site on the Meath / Co Cavan border north of Oldcastle and several miles east…

  3. OriginalName avatar

    RE: Dublin-Donegal

    by OriginalName 18 January 2012

    I'm not sure how many of the posters above have actually driven from Dublin to Donegal Town but their information is completely incorrect.…

  4. iviehoff avatar

    RE: Irish name pronunciation

    by iviehoff 12 January 2012

    >Well, that's just what the law, and the article, was questioning. They think he has money stashed away in lots of overseas accounts.…

  5. battybilly avatar

    RE: Ireland Itinerary

    by battybilly 23 October 2011

    A visit up through Co. Sligo and on to Co. Donegal, is a must. The cliffs of Slieve League (amongst the highest sea cliffs in Europe -…

  6. fear_rua avatar

    RE: how does this plan sound?

    by fear_rua 24 June 2011

    Yes, Killarney is touristy, but there's a reason why it's touristy. It's worth a visit. I tend to agree with Mark that it is probably…

  7. mjan avatar

    Re: Northwest ROI

    by mjan 13 March 2011

    I would also suggest the Marbl…

  8. hdrdorset avatar

    RE: Northwest ROI

    by hdrdorset 13 February 2011

    Thanks for all the replies everyone. Hadn't considered Co. Fermanagh until you mentioned it rodway, read up on it a bit, we'll definately…

  9. rodway avatar

    Re: Northwest ROI

    by rodway 10 February 2011

    Marble Arch Geo Park in Co Fermanagh is another option. Besides the caves (open to the public) theree is excellent walking over Cuilcagh.…

  10. rodway avatar

    Re: border-crossing with rented car

    by rodway 28 January 2011

    The points relating to cross border motor insurance are valid and worth checking before booking since how it is charged changes. Certain…

  11. annabrinks avatar

    Re: one month in ireland

    by annabrinks 30 November 2010

    The six counties of Northern Ireland are: Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry, Armagh, Down and Antrim. In my opinion the Antrim coastline is really…

  12. Firehazard Jack avatar

    RE: Ireland--Southern Coast vs. Northern?

    by Firehazard Jack 10 August 2010

    +Having done pretty much every county in both countries...Donegal, Connemara, Sligo and Galway are my favourites in the South - and Fermanag…

  13. battybilly avatar

    RE: Ireland--Southern Coast vs. Northern?

    by battybilly 06 August 2010

    Anywhere along the west coast, from Clare - up to North Donegal, is just wonderful. Generally the East coast is much flatter and less…

  14. rodway avatar

    Re: Aircraft Spotters

    by rodway 18 February 2010

    If travelling between Belfast and Co Donegal via Fermanagh St Angelo, Eniskillen remains a small privately owned airport and the nearby…

  15. rodway avatar

    RE: Suggestions for multi-day walks (hikes) in Ireland in late July?

    by rodway 29 December 2009

    Thank you Alan1972 for the Ulster Way link. I had not realised the website had been so comprehensively upgraded and I will undoubtedly…

  16. rodway avatar

    Re: Itinerary

    by rodway 18 May 2009

    We are usually in Ireland late January. Yes, the weather can be mixed and in the west it will be dark about 5pm. This January for instance…

  17. rodway avatar

    RE: Enniskillen or Galway

    by rodway 14 April 2009

    I am sure it was a typo but Enniskillen in #3 is in the North within County Fermanagh. Beautiful town. National Trust houses at Florence…

  18. tomindabungalow avatar

    RE: 7 days in Ireland

    by tomindabungalow 07 April 2009

    Ten Excellent Destinations 1. The Giant’s Causeway Located on the scenic Antrim Coast, the Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s top…

  19. nettygirl avatar

    Re: Exploring Ireland's Bargain Budget Bus 5 Day Tour

    by nettygirl 12 February 2009

    Try www.discoverireland.ie If you don't like hostels, B&Bs are you best best. They're excellent qualitly in Ireland and the breakfasts…

  20. sadbloke avatar

    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…

  21. Euro_traveller avatar

    RE: The United Kingdom and it's different titles.

    by Euro_traveller 09 September 2008

    +1) Why is Wales a principality and not a country?+ The Principality of Wales is a historical, political entity that existed between…

  22. rodway avatar

    Re: Biking in Ireland... with a seven year old

    by rodway 29 May 2008

    Forestry Service of Northern Ireland website gives details of many of the forest areas that are available for public access. examples…

  23. fear_rua avatar

    Ireland in Sept 2007 - Need some advise and recommendations

    by fear_rua 15 August 2007

    Derry certainly isn't a quaint little town by Irish standards, though perhaps by US standards it is. It is quite appealing in its way…

  24. rodway avatar

    Need advice on driving trip around Ireland

    by rodway 12 August 2007

    I think you are still driving a lot. I think I would skip Cliffs of Moher / Galway good as they are. This opens up more time for the more…

  25. rodway avatar

    Dublin, Sligo and a couple of days

    by rodway 01 July 2007

    Also try the Breifne website. Particularly good for the areas to the north east of Sligo town inc Leitrim Cavan and Co Fermanagh.

    Bri…

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