bob56

We (1st time, Amer. 50's couple w/18 and 8 yo sons)are relaxing with relatives in the Drumcondra area for 4 days at the end of a 2 wk whirlwind UK trip. Though I am sure they will be excellent guides I wanted a few things on the list to be sure to see/dine in case we start to set around and chat too much. I am thusfar not planning to rent a car -I believe there is good bus service into the center. But am also looking for a day trip -like Avoca(my mother spent summers on a farm there as a break from boarding school) or ? Would it be worthwhile to rent a car for a couple of days since we fill one up ourselves?

bratsandbeer

Check out Newgrange north of Dublin. It is something very interesting and think the boys would like it.
http://www.knowth.com/newgrange.htm

bob56

Thanks, looks very interesting and will include. Other thoughts? Is there public transportation to Avoca?

wojazz3

CIE is the public transport provider in Ireland.

http://www.cie.ie/home/

Bill

littlejane

If you want to tour Newgrange make sure to go very early in the day or book a tour in advance if possible. We turned up one day around 2pm and all tours for the rest of the day were fully booked (and you cannot visit without a guide). We were brought to Knowth which was very interesting but if we had been set on seeing Newgrange we would have been disappointed.