Ireland in August...2nd itinerary

gospaulding · Member

Ireland in August...2nd itinerary

CowboyCraic · Guru

Good Morning Katy,

To answer a few of your questions:

Yes, the drive between Galway and the Ferry down the coast road is spectacular no matter the direction.

Try St. Martin's B&B for lodging in Galway. It is set in a quiet area but close enough to walk to City Centre to experience the fun there.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, my favorite B&B in Dingle is Blooming Wildflower Cottage. It is situated on the harbor with parking across the street and right in town Centre.

I am sure Michele will chime in shortly but I didn't want to leave you hanging for too long.

Slan Beo (Take Care), Bit

-- Edited by CowboyCraic at 13:26, 2008-05-20

Michele Erdvig · Host

Katy,

My thanks to Bit for stepping in and helping while I was in Ireland. I am just back from 32 days there.

Have you had a look at my Lodgings page yet for accommodations?

On your first day it is a longer drive that I usually recommend people make. It may take you about 3 to 4 hours from Dublin to Galway. Pay special attention on the M50 as there is massive road construction and it can be confusing. Know where you are going in advance and study your map so you know the exit to get off at. Another suggestion is a train to Galway and renting a car there. Right in Galway I would recommend Park House Hotel.

The drive from Oranmore to Dingle will take the better part of the day, especially since you will be sightseeing along the way. Good idea to have two nights in Dingle so you can see the peninsula the next day. If you want something really, really nice in Dingle I highly recommend Emlagh House. If it is a B&B you prefer take a look at my Lodgings page.

There are so many "must sees" on the drive from Dingle to Kinsale it would be hard to narrow them down. Plus you are passing through areas of outstanding beauty that are generally given several days each. Probably the best advice is if the weather is good go through Killarney, Kenmare and the west Cork Coast. If the weather is horrible take the main N22 from Killarney to Cork and then go south to Kinsale.

Kinsale to Dublin:

Cahir Castle
Swiss Cottage
Rock of Cashel

Again, see my Lodgings page for Dublin accommodations.

If you click on the link under my name you can order my book online now and have it in a couple of days. No "tracking down" necessary. wink

Michele