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Sambailey


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confuseI am a solo female traveler - flying into Shannon in April 2011.  I've already booked a self catering cottage in Ballycotton.  I will be in Ireland for 7 nights.  I want to visit Youghal and other small towns on the Irish Riviera.  I drove on the left for a week in Australia - with no problem.  But I did have my mom as navigator then! This will be my 1st time in Ireland.  I've heard very good and very bad things about renting a car, driving, traffic, etc.  Do you think I am wise to rent a car in order to take in the areas around/near Ballycotton? Got a place to stay, but can't decide how to get there! Help!

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Sam,

I have made several solo journeys to Ireland. I have always rented a car. A small subcompact is perfect for one person! I have a friend over in Northern Ireland at present, traveling on her own.  A car is your best bet, if you want to explore off the beaten path sites.

Slan Beo (Take CAre),

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Sorry but you are going to need a car to see the best of Ireland especialy the rural areas. I dont usually recomend Sat Nav/GPS but in your case it might be helpfull. Just incase you are wondering about public transport this is the local timetable & service map.

http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1275643062-240.pdf

http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1282732129-Network-map.pdf

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Sam,

For the area you are staying in you definitely need a car. As Bit (CowboyCraic) relates she often rents a car solo. I don't think you will have any problems. If you decide not to rent a GPS then be sure to study your map at the beginning of each day so you know generally where you are headed.

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Sambailey


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Thanks for all the great advice. I will definitely be renting a car. I'm really good at maps, so will pass on the GPS system. I appreciate everyone's input!! Thanks!

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In Ireland, it's not the maps that are the challenge, it's usually the roads ;)

I'd say a car will serve you well.

Here are some blog entries from a female blogger you might enjoy  http://alittleadrift.com/category/europe/ireland/


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