Ireland Travel Forum

We are coming to Ireland for the first time (party of 6) and are trying to make the most of it in the short time we will be there. This is our itinerary and any suggestions/comments would be sincerely appreciated!

Day 1
Arrive from Heathrow (after touring England for 7 days)
Pick up rental car in Dublin and head south - arrive in Wexford, staying at Killiane Castle

Day 2
Sight See around Wexford (suggestions?)

Day 3
Depart for Cork - staying at Ardfield Manor (Ballinhassig)
Things we want to see: Cobh, Kinsale

Day 4
More touring around Cork
Muckross house, etc.

Day 5
Head north - staying at Clareview House (Kinvara)
Guys are playing golf at Kilkee (??)
Trip into Galway

Day 6
Perhaps trip to Arayn Islands?

Day 7
Head east - must be at Kinnitty Castle by 11am for falconry lessons :-)

Day 8
Back to Dublin, drop off rental car

Day 9
Dublin

Day 10
Head home......

Thanks!!

Is anyone aware of an internet cafe in Cashel, County Tipperary?

Arrive Dublin From Australia Wednesday 20th August'08, need good 3 star accommodation, hotel or B&B within walking distance of city centre for 2 nights.Any recommendations, need quiet room at night.

Appreciate names of rental car coys, need medium size car for 7 or 8 nights, pick up Dublin city, return to Dublin or Dublin Airport when we depart on 29th August.

Are there any accommodation groups who pre sell vouchers for accommodation at B&B or hotels / pubs for use as we drive around Ireland? Is this a good metod of obtaining accommodation?

Finally, what should we expect weather wise.

Appreciate all replies,
Mike

Hi,
I'm a Ireland-lover and after going to Dublin a few times I decided to go to the west. I'm going to stay (most likely) in a hostel in Lahinch. I'd like to hear your opinion on the safety in these hostels (I'm a young woman), things to do in that area (nature, history, pubs, cultural, anything will do,..) and how to get there from the airport preferably by public transport as I'm on a tight budget and can not rent a car because I don't habe a license.

Thank you!
Tamara

My wife and I arrive in Dublin, Ireland on 13 May until 30 May, apart from rental car and accommodation in Dublin, nothing else is arranged. When we travel around Australia, we stay in country pubs to experience the local flavour. I have looked on the net and can only seem to find info on B and B's, Hotels or Hostels for Ireland.
Can anyone tell me if village pubs have rooms for rent?
Thanks

Hi, my wife and I ( late 60s ) will be coming from Edinburgh for about four days in September. Is the airport the best place to hire a car ? No accommodation booked so what is the best way to explore the area ? E.G. One night B&Bs ? What is the going rate for 3* B&B ? For such a short stay would we be better off using public transport to and from airport and just book day trips from a B&B based in the city?

Is there any? Will be in Dublin for June 2 holiday. Are any stores open? What about the tourist offices? I know most museums and such are closed but can't find any reference to bank holidays. My guess would be that they are not, seeing how they are closed most nights, unlike N. America. Maybe some tourist area places open?

Can anyone recomend a nice, Preferbly inexepnsive B&B or guesthouse in the Dalkey area?

Hello Fellow Travelers!

I'm a Californian doing a tour of England, Ireland and Scotland from May 22-June 8, 2008. The only solo (and yet unplanned) leg of the trip will be my 7-8 days in Ireland. I am a 30 year old gal who's into castles and other historical gems, local culture, bed and breakfasts and outdoorsy pursuits. I dont want to spend all my time in a bus or rental car, but I do want to get a well-rounded taste of Ireland in that time. I'd prefer to stay in B&Bs that are small and friendly/clean, and spend less time in big city atmospheres like Dublin. I will be coming to Ireland from London...where should I fly in? Any sample itineraries? I'm intereted in seeing authentic Ireland, a bit off the beaten path, away from tour buses, but still safe for a solo woman.

Specific Questions:
1. Best Views? (Cliffs? Woods?)
2. Best Historical Sites? (Castles, Churches, Other?)
3. Best Towns to see (I'm not really into the big city thing, more into friendly towns with interesting stories and people)
4. Best Activities?
5. Best B&Bs?

Your input would be greatly appreciated!
Happy Travels!
Yasmine in San Francisco...

Hi,

At various places in Ireland, such as Ballybunion, they have seaweed baths. Does anyone know if you can purchase the fresh seaweed anywhere for taking to your own bath? (I don't mean dried seaweed, as I already know where to buy that.)

Thanks.

Cathy

Hi,

We've been to Killarney lots and lots of times, but so far we haven't found a favorite place to eat, the way we have in other locations.

Any good suggestions from VTers?

Thanks for your help.

Cathy

My husband and I are travelling in Ireland for a week - flying into Shannon and leaving from Kerry or Cork. Looks like we can take a bus from Shannon to Doolin ( we are planning to stay overnight and then take a ferry and spend overnight at Aran Island) and then from Doolin to Dingle via the Killimer - Tarbet ferry. We want to spend a couple of days in Dingle.
Has anyone had experience with the buses? Does this seem feasible?
Thanks

Hi all
We are going to Dublin for just a few hours in a cruiseship. Can someone tell me where do we get the Hop on- Hop off bus ?How far is it from the port? and which are places of interest to get off. Thanks a lot for your help

I'm planning a trip to Ireland and would like to find a nice base somewhere near Dublin. I would ike someplace with an old feel with a good deal of preserved buildings. Someone suggested Swords do you think that this meets my needs? also can anyone give me their impression of Glennshandan Lodge in swords. Thank you

We would like to visit Kilmainham Gaol when we visit Dublin if it does not take up too much of our time getting there and back. Has anybody here taken the LUAS to get there. We will be near the Jervis stop so that would be our starting point. What stop is closest to the Gaol and how far would the walking distance be from that point?

Hello, I'm going to study English in Ireland this August but I don't know which city to chose. Can you help me? I want to be in a place where I can meet people and have fun, but which is not too crowded. I'd like to stay in a place near the countryside, with a lot of green. I want to jave fun but not in a big city.
Thanx a lot!

What is the best Dublin bus route to get to the museum and Park? At what stop do I get off and how far a walk is it from there?

What is the most economical way to get to Dublin from London Heathrow airport?

Need accomodation for 4 people (2 rooms) clean, inexpensive, in Dublin for one night- not hostel. Any reccomendations? Thanks for your advice!

Anyone know of a supplier that can ship Mead to the US? I remember having some in Ireland when I visited there but can't find it here in the States...

Anyone?

The planned trip is flying from the United States to Shannon airport. We will be a party of 7 so we have rented a van and plan on driving thoughout southeast Ireland.

Is it better to have the insurance from the rental company in Ireland or associated with my existing US car insurance? Or - is there a choice?

we're planning on taking a driving tour of Ireland this June or August.
We'll be traveling with two older folks, one of whom does not get around well, and pretty generally needs a walker, and for long distances a wheelchair.
how is the availability of places - from tourist sites, to hotels and restaurants in Ireland?
Would this create a problem in the whole "experience"
thanks
rick cerilli

is there anything unique about the dublin airport? seeing as i'll be there tomorrow for several hours, i don't know what i should do. maybe i'll watch movies or something.

where would be the best place to get a pint?

We are flying into Shannon end of May. Our first night will be prebooked, do you suggest Lisdoonvarna or Doolin?

Hello, My husband and I are traveling to Ireland in May. We will fly into Dublin and stay 3 nights, then pick up a rental car and have 7 nights of B&B Vouchers.

I know that I want to see Tara/Newgrange, Cliffs of Mohar, possibly Kildare. I also read that Dingle (I think that's the right name, I don't have the brochure with me at the moment) is good as well. I'm interested in historical/landmarks, and hubby just wants to see some castles. We'd like to see more out-of-the-way sites, that aren't as crowded. We plan on taking many many pictures as well.

Does anyone have an itinerary that would be helpful? This will be our first trip overseas, so any other tips would be much appreciated.

Also, since we'll be paying for our meals, what would you recommend we budget for eating, souveniers, and entrance fees?

Thank you!

I haven't found any type of transportation (car, motorcycle, scooter would even be fine) that I can rent that has a minimum age requirement lass than 21. Does anybody know if they exist? I would love some info.

Or maybe an alternative idea? Taxis are cool here and there, but I want to go pretty far and for unkown amounts of time. I'm going to be walking a lot anyway, and biking would be the best if going long distances wasn't such a big deal. Also, I mean no offense, but what's the matter on leaving bikes unattended outside overnight?

Mainly I'd love information on how to rent a car when being 19.

Please adivse on the best route from the airport to Colbinstown ona Saturday afternoon in September by public transport. Thanks

I am trying to decide on a day tour from Dublin. The tours I am looking at stop in either Avoca or Powerscourt Estate but not both. All things being equal, which is the best choice? (They also include Glendalough, but no tours, except on Sunday, appear to include all 3). Opinions anyone?

I am planning to travel to ireland in late may with my grandfather who lived was born and lived in ireland for most of his life. My grandfather pretty much knows his way around so we were planning on a self drive vacation, staying a b and b's. He has family in dungarvin and he wants to visit his parents grave sites in tramore. His niece lives in dublin so we were planning on flying in from canada to there and renting a car there. The only thing i want to see is the Blarney castle. Does anyone have any suggestions on tour groups to purchase a self drive vacation from. thanks for any help

Shannon

holaaaaa, el próximo mes viajo a dublin,por 2 dias solamente, y pienso alojarme en el globetrotter inn, es buen sitio? ademas necesito recomendaciónes sobre paseos que puedo realizar en la cdad. saludos a todos