First Trip to Ireland // Suggestions?

LauranneB · Newbie

First Trip to Ireland // Suggestions?

tony2phones · Guru

Hello and welcome There are a few Itineraries that could cover 13 days and whilst you have things split up I would reconsider on a couple of grounds.. Either have Dublin as a whole at the front or back and reverse the order. Kilkenny is within striking distance of Dublin on arrival. From there past Cashel and Cahir to Cork for nights 2 & 3. Nights 4, 5, Killarney. Night 6 for Dingle which is I believe a compulsory stop. Between there and Galway you have Limerick where Adare is a pleasant stop for Lunch (although I prefer Listowel) with Clare north of the Shannon. Ennis is a good touring base for the whole of Clare and could be a possible for nights 7 & 8. As to the Arans, most visitors aim for the largest Island Inis Mor which is best approached from Rossaveal west of Galway. Personally I prefer Inis Oirr and would consider there with a Combi Cruise under Moher from Doolin on the way up to Galway (or if the dates fit Clifden for Arts week) and a look round the Connemara before the last nights in Dublin

That would (apart from the Dingle overnight) be my Holiday which it is not, Your holiday may take something or nothing from there.

Michele Erdvig · Host

LauranneB,

I will add my welcome to Tony's and second his idea of adding the Dublin portion of your trip at the end. That will give you a jump start on your trip. You can easily reach Kilkenny in 2 hours from Dublin. It is a very nice city for a couple of days. I assume you are renting a car?

I like that you are trying to spend multiple nights in each area. That's smart, especially since you want your mother to have a relaxing time.

Some areas that will work:

Kilkenny
Cork/Blarney/Kinsale
Killarney/Kenmare
Galway
Dublin

I would add the most days to Killarney/Kenmare and Galway. You can get away with 2 days in most other areas.

Michele