Itinerary

SadieSampson · Newbie

Itinerary

Michele Erdvig · Host

Sadie & Sam,

With your schedule I don't think you will have a lot of "down time". You are covering a pretty large area in 8 days. Had you thought of spending your last night in the Limerick area? That would give you the opportunity to visit with friends, perhaps have dinner with them and then depart the next day from Shannon. Generally, when you go all that way to see friends just a few hours is not enough.

Do you have a book about Ireland? If so, then you have a general idea of what you want to see and do. What sorts of things are of interest to you?

Michele

SadieSampson · Newbie

Hi Michele!

Thanks for the reply. We did think about spending our last night in the Limerick area and still might do that, depending on whether we meet up with people in Galway on the day of our last stay-over. We do have a couple of Ireland travel books and have come across several of the typical tourist attractions that we would like to consider; however, we are aware that we will be working within a limited timeframe and don't want to cram too much in - only some of the 'must sees'. Some of the things / places of interest to us include various nature formations, churches, pubs, traditional irish music, and castles to name a few.

Thanks! Sadie & Sam

Michele Erdvig · Host

Sadie & Sam,

Why don't you list what you want to see an I will tell you if you have enough time to do them? Also take a look at my Ireland Top 10 List on my "Sightseeing" page.

Michele

SadieSampson · Newbie

Hi Michele!

The areas and/or sights that we are interested in visiting are: Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Cashel, Connemara, Cork, Blarney, & Limerick. While we fully realize that we will likely not have time to see and/or truly experience all of the above, any advise regarding a possible timeline that might include all or most would be greatly appreciated. We are also seeking input regarding anything mentioned above that might not be worth our time or effort (especially if at the expense of some of the others) and, of course, are open to other suggestions, as well.

Thanks so much, Sadie & Sam

Michele Erdvig · Host

Sadie & Sam,

The other info you supplied is of great help when also looking at your proposed itinerary. If after Dublin you overnighted in Cashel or Cahir and skipped Kinsale you would have the opportunity to see Cashel, Cahir Castle & the Swiss Cottage. Skip Cork (big city) and Blarney. You will not have time for both Dingle and the ROK. Choose only one. You could fit in the Cliffs of Moher on the drive to Galway (take the car ferry across the Shannon). You can do Connemara from Galway.

Michele

SadieSampson · Newbie

Hi Michele!

Thank you SO much. Your advice has been most helpful to us in narrowing down and finalizing our itinerary ... we greatly appreciate you taking the time to assist us with our plans. We are anxiously awaiting our trip - next month cannot get here fast enough!

Thanks again, Sadie & Sam

Michele Erdvig · Host

Sadie & Sam,

I'm glad I could help out. Do you have any reservations made?

Michele