You might consider seeing the Cliffs on your way to Galway area (cross at the Kilimer-Tarbert Ferry to save time on the route) and you might stay in Doolin for one night on your way to Galway.  Kenmare to Galway would make for a long day. 

A good B&B in Doolin is Daly's House, hosted by Susan Daly and within walking distance of fabled Gus O'Connor's Pub and its nightly traditional music.  If you stayed in Doolin, the Cliffs would be only a few miles away.  I've stayed at Daly's several times and always have enjoyed it a great deal.

I've found this to be a nice way to take the Kenmare-Galway stretch, as you can cut across County Clare on your way to Galway and see a great deal of the Burren on that route, or take the wonderful scenic coastal route instead.  Both are real nice for sure.



-- Edited by Sidz on Tuesday 14th of July 2009 02:03:53 PM

Bonald, I am sure you are on the road by now, but if you get to the Kinvara area, just north of the Cliffs and are getting hungry,   be sure and stop at Linnanes Seafood restaurant.   There will be plenty of signs as you drive up the coast towards Galway.  We stayed at the Hotel at Shannon Airport and found it more than convenient since you just walk across the "street" and you are in the airport!  If you have a car, leave it the night before and they will just take you back to the hotel.  We had that same flight!  And I do remember we had time to eat breakfast, you pay - not included in price of hotel, but a very good breakfast.  We could even order pizza for dinner, if I remember right, and if you are there early enough the night before they have a deli open....When you leave, there are carts in front of the hotel for you luggage also.  Enjoy the rest of your trip!

bonald, 

Galway is okay. Plenty of shopping there along with good restaurants and pubs. Some places to stay: 

Marless House
Rose Villa
Achill Lodge
Park House Hotel

Hope you will let us know all about your trip when your get back. 

Michele