I posted a very vague itinerary for my 17 day September venture, which was approved by Michele and company. I've since selected some activities we'd like to get in, as well as day-trips, cruises, etc. I'd reallly appreciate someone taking a look at this and letting me know if it's reasonable, if you have any suggestions for omissions/additions/substitutions, and if you think I'll be getting a good flavor for the country in 17 days, given my plans. Thanks in advance, and warning: it's a bit long...

September 9 Fly from Richmond, Virginia to Atlanta, Georgia for connection to Dublin. Take red-eye flight from Atlanta to Dublin.

September 10 Arrive in Dublin at approx. 9:30am. Secure rental car, drive from Dublin airport to Glendalough for lunch and afternoon exploring. Depart Glendalough and drive to Lawcus Farm B&B outside Kilkenny town. After settling at B&B, possibly do dinner in Kilkenny town. Return for early bedtime.

September 11 Wake early, have breakfast at Lawcus Farm, and then drive to Kells Priory for a visit. Depart Kells Priory and drive to Inistioge for lunch and some afternoon exploring. Return to B&B later in the afternoon, and then continue on into Kilkenny town for shopping, castle visit, and eventually dinner and then evening pub entertainment.

September 12 Wake early, have breakfast at Lawcus farm, and then drive to Cashel for a visit to the Rock of Cashel and lunch. Then drive to the Old Presbytery Hotel in Kinsale. Explore Kinsale for the afternoon, and do dinner and evening pub entertainment in Kinsale town.

September 13 Wake early, eat breakfast locally in Kinsale, and then drive to BlarneyCastle. Visit the castle and explore the area, and then have lunch in the area before driving to Cobh (could omit Cobh for extra time spent in Kinsale). Explore Cobh for the afternoon, and then return to Kinsale via ferry. Have dinner locally in Kinsale and enjoy evening pub(s).

September 14 Wake early, eat breakfast in Kinsale town, and then drive to Bantry town for lunch and some exploring in the early afternoon. Leave Bantry and drive to Shelburne Lodge B&B in Kenmare. Spend the rest of the afternoon/evening in Kenmare, dine locally, and enjoy pub scene before bedtime.

September 15 Wake early, eat breakfast at the Shelburne Lodge, and then dawdle around Kenmare for the morning shopping, seeing sights, etc. After exploring the town, drive to GlenInchaquinPark for a nice walk and some scenery. Afterward, return to B&B to settle for awhile, and then perhaps take a cruise with Seafari or rent a sailboat on KenmareBay with Star Sailing (suggestions?). Have dinner in Kenmare and visit pubs afterward before bedtime.

September 16 Wake early and eat breakfast at the Shelburne Lodge, and then travel to Killarney. Explore the park and eat lunch in Killarney town. After returning to B&B in Kenmare in the early afternoon, there are three choices: either drive to Sneem or Glengarriff for the afternoon and dinner, or stay in Kenmare and do more exploring there (suggestions?).

September 17 Wake early, eat a final breakfast at Shelburne drive, and then drive straight to Dingle. Have lunch and explore Dingle area before checking into the Emlagh House B&B. Pretty much putt around town until dinner in Dingle town, and then afterward watch the sunset at the lighthouse before checking out the pubs.

September 18 Wake early and eat breakfast at the B&B before heading out for a walk on the beach and harbor. In the later morning take a pony ride around the beaches and/or countryside trails before having lunch locally in Dingle. In the afternoon, do the Slea Head drive from Dingle town out to the peninsulas tip, and reach the Dumore Head. Take plenty of time to just wander the peninsula and take in the scenery. Late in the afternoon, return to Dingle town and have dinner/visit pubs before bedtime.

September 19 Wake very early, eat a quick breakfast, and then drive to Lahinch, stopping in Tarbert near the ferry for lunch. After settling at the Shamrock Inn in Lahinch, go on an afternoon romp at the Cliffs of Moher. Allow plenty of time for this. Return later in the afternoon to Lahinch for a walk on the beach/maybe rent bikes and ride the nearby countryside. Do some shopping on the seaside promenade and have dinner before doing the pubs.

September 20 Wake and do light breakfast in Lahinch. Explore the Burren area in the morning, and then after lunch hit the road for the Delphi Lodge in Leenaun, Galway. After settling at the B&B, go on a walk in the countryside before heading into Leenaun town for dinner. Possible visit pub(s).

September 21 Wake early and go fishing after breakfast in the lake beside the lodge. Enjoy a leisurely morning. Drive to Letterfrack for lunch and a visit to Kylemore Abbey. Enjoy a walk through the town, and then drive to Clifden to explore the rest of the afternoon and eventually have dinner. Following dinner and a possible quick pub visit, drive back to the lodge in Leenaun for bedtime.

September 22 Wake up, have breakfast, and make the 10:30 departure time of the  Killary Cruise through the Killary fjord on a catamaran yacht. Cruise lasts 90 minutes. Afterward, drive up to Clifden, Mayo for lunch and an afternoon of shopping and walking. Later in the day, drive back to Leenaun for dinner and possible rowing on the lake beside the lodge and/or pub.

September 23 Wake up very early, grab quick breakfast, and drive to Rossaveel to catch the 10:30am departure for the ferry to Inis Mor. Rent a bicycle at the docks and cycle around the island, visiting forts and scenic sights. Have lunch at one of the few restaurants. Return to the dock and return the bicycles in time to catch the 5:00pm departure for a ferry back to Rossaveel. Once in Rossaveel, drive straight to Skellington Arms Hotel in GalwayCity. After getting settled at the hotel, find somewhere to eat dinner, followed by a walk around the city, and then a late evening adventure in one of the famous live music pubs.

September 24 Wake up and explore the city. After lunch, visit Salthill Promenade. Do some shopping and sightseeing in the city before dinner and late-evening live music festivities in one/some of the pubs.

September 25 Wake up and eat a light breakfast in Galway before making the cross-country drive to Dublin. Stop halfway, possibly in Athlone, for lunch and wandering. Plan on arriving in Dublin in the late afternoon, and check into the Royal Dublin Hotel. Enjoy some down-time in the hotel before hitting the city for some walking and dinner. After dinner, do some more walking until we find a pub to settle down in for the evening.

September 26 Wake up early and visit the Guinness complex and storehouse. Afterward, have lunch somewhere in Dublin. In the afternoon, take a city tour on the Liffey Voyage boat trip along the River Liffey. Later, visit Grafton Street and do a bit more sightseeing. For the evening, attend the Irish Folk Tour at The Brazen Head restaurant. The meal/story-telling session lasts from 7-10pm. Most likely head downstairs afterward to the music room for a live music session before bedtime.

September 27 Wake up early, eat breakfast at or near the Royal Dublin Hotel, and then drive to the airport in Dublin. Flight home departs at 11:00am.