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RE: Honeymoon Planning 10 nights/ 12 days Ireland

by elsebas 04 January 2012

I would neither visit the Guiness Storehouse, nor Waterford, nor Blarney Castle. I would add Trim (one hour from Dublin) for half a day…
RE: Help! Bad planner with itinerary questions :)

by linfield 24 May 2011

If you plan to visit major places like Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast its most likely you will want to spend a couple of days at least…
RE: Iteinary suggestions for Ireland

by linfield 07 May 2011

Not a lot of time if youre talking about 2 major cities plus hiking etc. I usually reccommend at least 2 nights in Belfast but you will…
RE: First Trip To Ireland--Need Advice On Logistics & Destinations :)

by linfield 30 April 2011

From Dublin you could probably get off bus/train at newry, Banbridge or Lisburn and head east towards Newcastle ( Mourne Mountains, Tyrella…
Distances from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

by linfield 26 April 2011

Distances from Belfast, Northern Ireland, driving ; Dublin 2 and a half hours, Bushmills Whiskey Distillery- 1-1 and a half hours, Londo…
RE: Camper Van around Ireland? North or South?

by linfield 26 April 2011

Distances from Belfast, Northern Ireland, driving ; Dublin 2 and a half hours, Bushmills Whiskey Distillery- 1-1 and a half hours, Londonder…
RE: Ireland Suggestions???

by linfield 04 April 2011

You would be making a big mistake by leaving out Northern Ireland completely. What is your reasoning for this ? Armagh is the ancient…
RE: Northern Ireland Itinerary - 6 Days- Thoughts and Recommendations?

by linfield 04 April 2011

You could also stop in Downpatrick (40 mins from Belfast) before Belfast or on route back to Dublin. Said to be the burial place of Saint…
RE: St Pat's

by kumeez 25 January 2011

I'd recommend getting basic info on http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/ I don't think there will be much celebrating in Downpatrick; I'd…
RE: St Pat's

by ambarush 24 January 2011

Parades in most Irish towns including Dublin. No need to go north to Downpatrick, supposedly the burial place of St Patrick
St Pat's

by sara2010 24 January 2011

Hi, I'm heading to Ireland for a wedding on March 21st on Portumna, but would like to spend a day or two in Dublin and catch some St Pat's…
Re: Ireland in March inc saint patricks

by Gernerdeile 17 January 2011

Just endorsing comment re Dublin & Cork on St. Patrick's Day. Tourists may like the novelty of it I suppose but it's a messy, messy day…
RE: June 20-July 4

by Firehazard Jack 29 May 2010

The area in and around Carlingford itself is a fine area to spend a few days...you can walk along the shore from Greenore to Whitestown…
RE: St. Patrick's Day

by BigusRedus 22 January 2010

You could try Downpatrick, smaller scale parade than Dublin but a great day out. And the place where St P is buried.
RE: Ireland Summary

by beefyboy 17 December 2008

I'm delighted you enjoyed my native land! Great to see you ventured into Northern Ireland as well - some amazing locations (as you describe)…
Ireland Summary

by McKissack 17 December 2008

IRELAND Summary Day 1 Landed at Shannon Airport Drove to Castlemaine (between Dingle and Ring of Kerry) for our 1st night at Murphy's…
Ireland Itinerary Revised

by McKissack 15 September 2008

Okay, since my last post, my wife had to have surgery and we've rescheduled our trip for later this month. Due to some critical opinions…
RE: 3 days driving tour in Ireland....where to drive? That is the question!

by scaryant 12 August 2008

We did NI coast line a couple years ago with my Fiancées parents. We went from Ballycastle ([where we were staying|http://www.tripadvisor.co…
Driving, Dublin - Belfast

by Nigeladvisor 13 September 2007

I would say that the most interesting coast that you could divert to would be in County Down, once you cross the border into Northern…
Kid Friendly Suggestions for Travel Article

by titodog 28 August 2007

The Museum in Downpatrick & nearby St Patrick's Centre are good for kids.
Ideas for a St. Patrick tour of Ireland

by Dara 28 August 2007

Many places all over Ireland have legends of St. Patrick.

The most important pilgrim site relating to him for us is Croagh Patrick,…