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Re: Top 10 things to do in Ireland

by irishredsetter 13 June 2011

Top 10 in no particular order 1 Dublin-capital city-Guinness Store Hse-Trinity College-Excellent nightlife-Croke Park-loads of Historic…
RE: Nice places near Belfast

by wana_go_everywhere 30 April 2011

Its worth heading up to the Giant's Causeway via the scenic route, you can do this in a day's driving and include Carrick-a-rede rope…
RE: 45 days in Europe

by linfield 05 April 2011

Its no problem daigorodaniel, you are welcome. You can find those little villages all along the coast and your two original villages…
RE: 45 days in Europe

by daigorodaniel 05 April 2011

Thanks again Linfield, I see what you mean now! So it is a bad idea to start from Cushendall if I have no car, right? Then maybe I will…
RE: April 6-24

by BigusRedus 13 March 2011

I agree with Billy, Donegal is awesome A couple of ideas below, travel times in brackets: From Dublin you'll be in Belfast in less tha…
Re: northern ireland july 2011

by ponaire 07 December 2010

If there is going to be trouble, it is more likely to be at night at the eleventh night bonfires or in flashpoint areas where the parades…
RE: driving itinerary for Ireland

by kinx81 13 September 2009

Thanks for the replies! That three days includes: full day of drive around Donegal; another day of seeing both Derry and Portrush, and…
Re: mother-daughter trip; 12 days

by michelangelofan 14 August 2009

I wouldn't have two days for Antrim/Derry and one for Belfast. If you've specific family places to go in Belfast then you'll need a day…
RE: 5 days in Ireland - suggestions for turning 29 for the 3rd time girl

by ballyeamon 05 June 2009

Come up to the Glens of Antrim - direct bus to Belfast from Dublin aiport - every hour - then bus to Ballymena and on to Cushendall. Great…
RE: heading soon to Ireland, advice please?

by ballyeamon 05 June 2009

Definitley go north west and then come on to us in the Glens of Antrim ( Cushendall) before swinging back down. We went to Donegal yesterday…
RE: Ideas for rest-stops along the way?

by ballyeamon 05 June 2009

The Donegal-Giants Causeway leg should take two days! As for Giant's Causeway to Dublin you must stop at Carrickarede Rope Bridge and…
Re: Dublin to Derry

by ballyeamon 05 June 2009

Direct bus from Dublin airport to Derry! You do not need to go into Dublin - just walk through mutistorey car park to bus stops and you…
RE: Dublin to Derry

by Voyager_2002 30 May 2009

The last part of the train journey recommended in 1 is good: the ride between Coleraine and Derry. However, the scenery between Belfast…
RE: Dublin to Derry

by michelangelofan 30 May 2009

The quick way by train: Get the Enterprise train to Belfast and change trains to get to Derry/Londonderry. Public transport in Northern…
RE: Ireland Last Minute - Travel Suggestions?

by creatureofthesea 19 January 2009

Mmkay, Ireland is a tiiiny country, so you can reach most of it within a day's travelling from Dublin. But personally, if you want natural…
RE: Belfast - Giant Causeway

by Voyager_2002 22 August 2008

I visited the Giant's Causeway by public transport. You don't have to fly into Belfast: Derry has its own airport; is a good deal closer…
Re: Transport to Giant's Causeway ?

by newone 22 May 2008

The Antrim coast road on the edge of the Glens of Antrim is hailed as a wonder of the British Isles not quite as frequently as Giant's…
Re: Transport to Giant's Causeway ?

by Voyager_2002 21 May 2008

However, there is a bus that goes along the coast between Belfast and Coleraine, passing the GC (and going through the Glens of Antrim).…
RE: Dingle vs Iveragh

by she_travels 18 April 2008

Hmm I think it would be easy enough to spend a few days in both of you cut down your time in Dublin. I am so not a city gal. If not...…
RE: Most Beautiful Week in Ireland?

by she_travels 28 March 2008

How...look at these wonderful suggestions. I spent eight weeks wandering Ireland by bus and foot last May/June. I agree you need to have…
RE: Ireland in 6 Days - Itinerary Advice Requested

by she_travels 07 March 2008

I am wit several others I think your nuts to try to see so much in such a short time. I could spend weeks just in the North with the…
RE: Giant's Causeway

by Voyager_2002 22 February 2008

Otherwise, the closest large town is Coleraine, served by hourly trains from Belfast. In winter, buses out to the Causeway are scarce…
RE: Ireland in December

by newgrange 13 December 2007

How are you travelling between the cities? By Bus? Have you checked that it is possible? Where do you start off? Personally, I'd leav…
Dublin -- Giants Causeway route suggestion

by carraig 07 August 2007

If you leave Dublin friday late afternoon, so will thousands of others. Expect that the outbound roads will be clogged. You'll be very…
Ballycastle

by BigusRedus 28 June 2007

Carrick-a-rede rope bridge, Giants Causeway are free.

Bushmills tour, Rathlin ferry are chargeable, but not sure of prices.

Gl…