Kevin,

Very good advice from Mark on your questions. Killarney is a good spot for a base since it is so central to the southwest. Dingle town is about 1 to 1 1/2 hours from Killarney. Of course doing all of Dingle will take most of the day. The Ring of Kerry also takes most of the day, especially if you tack on the scenic Skellig Ring or Valentia Island. As for which one is better, Dingle gives you more bang for your buck, so to speak. The scenery and beauty just about floors you at every turn. The ROK has some excellent scenery but is a bit more subtle. If you were to choose just one I would suggest Dingle. But if you want to do both then three days would be good.

It is about a 1 1/2 hour drive from Doolin to Shannon Airport. You have plenty of time to catch your afternoon flight. Just be aware that international check-in is 2-3 hours prior to departure time. You also need time for car return, VAT refunds and any last-minute shopping at duty free.

Michele