Help with Itinerary (November 2006)

IP Atty · Newbie

Help with Itinerary (November 2006)

Michele Erdvig · Host

IP Atty,

Welcome to the forum. Your itinerary looks fine. Waterford Castle would be a real treat and splurge among your B&Bs.

On Day 5 I would suggest you go through Co. Wicklow and stop at Glendalough and Powerscourt. There is not a tremendous amount of sightseeing in Waterford, which is rather industrial.

Make your reservations for the Bunratty Banquet ASAP. They fill up fast at any time of year. You will also want reservations in Dublin and for Waterford Castle.

Michele

IP Atty · Newbie

Thanks for your comments. It certainly helps knowing that we are on the right track.

CowboyCraic · Guru

Your schedule looks good. I do agree with Michelle that Waterford Castle would be a grand splurge! I would probably visit the Rock of Cashel before I would visit Blarney Castle but that is because I am not a fan of crowds and have no need for the Blarney Stone. At this time of year, Blarney Castle shouldn't be too crowded. Make sure you make your reservation for the Banquet at Bunratty very soon. As Michele pointed out, it is always a busy place.

Killarney is one of my "must & always" stops. I love Killarney National Park. My first time in Killarney, I hooked up with one of the walking tours on my first morning. If that is your cup of tea, here is the link to check it out further, www.killarneyguidedwalks.com . Jaunting Car rides are another of my favorites. There is something about the gentle jostle of the cart & the sound of the horse's hooves, which transports you. I was told the first time I drove the Ring of Kerry to do so counterclockwise from Killarney. I was told it was because the scenery unfolds in a more stunning pattern. I have done this religiously, so I cannot tell you if the view is any different traveling clockwise.

I did a two week tour of Scotland in June of this year. We will have to trade notes upon your return. Have a fabulous time, take a lot of pictures, make a lot of memories and remember that in Ireland there is no need to rush anywhere.

Michele Erdvig · Host

CowboyCraic,

I like Killarney too, despite the fact that many think it is too touristy. The ROK is grand from either direction. Many times your starting and ending points will determine direction.

Thanks for the added tips for IP Atty.

Michele

daffydill · Member

A friend and I just got back from a great three week vacation in Ireland - including Northern Ireland. I just wanted to make a comment about the ROK drive. It was raining on the day that we had set aside for that trip. We then decided to take a bus tour from Killarney and it was great (Deros Tours). I honestly could not see how any car driver could see anything while driving that narrow winding road. I did not drive on this trip (I'm getting up there in years) so this tour gave both of us a chance to see the fantastic coastline along the ROK. They picked us up at our B&B and the tour left Killarney at about 10-30am and got back there at aroung 4-45pm. We stopped for coffeee breaks, ice cream and lunch. On the way back to Killarney in the afternoon the sun was shining so we had great views of the Killarney lakes plus we were able to visit the spectacular Torc waterfall. We loved the town of Killarney. It has many fine shops and restaurants. The speed limit is high in the Republic of Ireland even for very narrow roads that are barely wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 100 Kilometres per hour in most cases!! Have a great trip. Ireland is absolutely great. daffy