Ireland Trip 4/20-5/8

Lucky Traveler · Veteran Member

Ireland Trip 4/20-5/8

Michele Erdvig · Host

Lucky,

Still looking good. I would add the extra day to Kenmare.

Galway would make a good base as well for days 9 & 10.

Sligo: I always stay a couple of miles outside town on the road to Rosses Point. It is hard to beat Iorras B&B. Ita's scones and breakfasts are wonderful. You can see the water from upstairs rooms. Very clean and comfy.

Ballinty? Do you mean Ballintoy? Causeway Lodge is a my new favorite on the Antrim coast. It is closer to Bushmills. Don't forget to visit the Dark Hedges.

You might get away with one night in Belfast, depending on what you want to see.

Try Premier Inn for Belfast and near Dublin Airport.

Michele

Lucky Traveler · Veteran Member

Michele,

Thanks for the tip for Causeway Lodge and visiting Dark Hedges, will add those to the trip. Are you suggesting one night only in Belfast area (maybe go to town and do the Black Taxi tour?) and then stay the other night either on the Antrim Coast or between Belfast and Dublin Airport?

Thanks!

Nancy

Michele Erdvig · Host

Nancy,

If there is a whole lot you want to see in Belfast City then spend the two nights. However, if you just want the taxi tour you can get away with only one night. You could spend a night on the way down to Dublin. I'm thinking Smarmore Castle (for your castle fix) or the charming town of Carlingford. Or you could add the extra night elsewhere. Maybe nearby Newgrange to see it.

Michele

Green Dragon · Guru

Dark Hedges is definitely worth a stop! It won't take long, but it is gorgeous!

I second the thought for adding the extra day to Kenmare. The town itself is lovely, charming, and friendly. The area around it has lots to see and do. We stayed 2 nights at the end of our last stay and didn't want to leave. We stayed at O'Donnobhain's B&B and pub, and we were thrilled - it was our best B&B, I think. They also have some self-catering cottages in the area, but this place was right in town, great food, and big, clean rooms.

Lucky Traveler · Veteran Member

Dark Hedges looks fascinating! Now set on 3 nights in Kenmare, shorten to one night in Belfast, then on to the Smarmore Castle. Thanks, Green Dragon and Michele!

Nancy

Michele Erdvig · Host

Nancy,

Happy to help. Don't forget to mention my name to Smarmore and other places in my book that you stay. Sometimes they will give you an "extra" or special...but it depends on the place.

Michele

Lucky Traveler · Veteran Member

We are now booked at Smarmore Castle, Arthur's LodgeWood in Kenmare, and Heaton's Guesthouse in Dingle. All of these were recommended by Michele and others on this website. Thanks! smile

Now, looking at Ballyvaughan, Kinvarra, or other town nearby for a base to see Cliffs of Moher and Connemara. Any suggestions for towns/villages and B&B's or guesthouses to stay at for two nights in this area?

Nancy

Michele Erdvig · Host

Nancy,

In Ballyvaughan a very nice guesthouse is Drumcreehy House, overlooking Galway Bay. If you want a smaller B&B try Burren View.

Michele