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Janew48156


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Three friends and I have purchased roundtrip air from Chicago to Shannon for mid-June of next year. We will spend 12 nights in Ireland and are very excited because it is our first trip! We will be renting a car and want to see beautiful scenery, picturesque towns, and castles. We look forward to pubs and music in the evenings. Here is my idea for a very preliminary itinerary, and I'm looking for feedback on whether or not it is overly ambitious for the time we have:

Day 1: Arrive at Shannon in the morning/spend 2 nights in Ennis
Day 3: Drive to Galway. Stay 2 nights.
Day 5: Drive (ferry?) to Dingle. Stay 2 nights.
Day 7: Drive to Kenmare. Stay 2 nights.
Day 9: Drive to Kinsale. Stay 1 night.
Day 10: Drive to Kilkenny. Stay 2 nights.
Day 12: ????
Day 13: Leave for Chicago from Shannon @ 12:45p.m.

Once I get the itinerary set, then I will be looking for B&B recommendations. Thanks for any advice you may have.

Jane


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Jane,

Welcome to my forum! I know you are looking forward to your trip with friends. I think your itinerary looks very good. You have mostly two-night stays with just a couple of single nights.

I would suggest staying in Bunratty your last night. As I mentioned on another post, Bunratty Lodge has just lowered their rates: http://www.bunrattylodge.com/ They have a triple room with two bathrooms. Perfect for getting ready for your flight on time. If interested you should book soon because the triple room is very popular.

For other B&Bs take a look at my Lodgings page or check the listings in my book.

Let me know if you have any other questions as your trip comes together.

Michele

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Michele! Thanks so much mentioning Bunratty Lodge. We were going to stay at the airport hotel, again, our last night. Instead, I wrote and got a reservation for Bunratty Lodge instead. Nice corresponding with Mary -- wish we had know about her before and perhaps could have stayed more than one night -- next trip
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Youngka,

I am delighted to hear you have reservations at Bunratty Lodge. It is so much nicer than the airport hotel and only a 10 minute drive to the airport. Ask Mary for directions because it is a straight shot from her B&B.

Michele

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