We're planning a six night seven day trip to Southwest Ireland flying into Shannon. Being our first trip to Ireland, we'd like to experience Ireland by staying in the smaller towns and yet be close enough to do day trips to the attractions. We were thinking of beginning in Doolin to see Cliffs of Moher and The Burren on the first day. Then heading south to Dingle Peninsula for the second night. Then we'd like to stay two nights in Kenmare to see the sights in that area. Then to Kinsale by way of Cork for two nights. The last night we'd like to stay in a castle closer to Shannon. I'd appreciate any opinions on our tentative itinerary. We're open to any suggestions.

You asked a question about your proposed trip yesterday, and got responses that you did not acknowledge.

1. Do you know how to search on this forum?
2. Do you realise that older posts can be found by paging through the board?

Please forgive me...I'm new at this. I just noticed responses to my previous posting. Now I get it. Thanks for helping me out.

There is no question of forgiveness -- you did nothing that demands it.

Have you learned how to use the search function? Put the word "itinerary" in the search box and select Ireland from the drop-down list beside it; then click on the search button.

Another handy tip for newcomers (who often can't "find" their threads --

At the top of the Travel Talk page, you'll see your screen name ( ex. cpme ). If you click on it, Fodors will 'bring up' every post that you have ever posted to, in order of how recently that post was active.

So if you want to see this thread, all you need to do is look for the title.

Bob

Thanks for your help Bob and Padraig.