Self Drive from Shannon to Dublin and back for 6nights/7days
Apr 8th, 2012, 11:39 AM
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I'll jump in on the Rick Steves 'problem'. He can be decent to terrific for other parts of Europe . . . But for Ireland his books/advice are pretty bad (and for the UK he is downright bonkers/flipping mad). So for anyone relying on RS guidebooks for Ireland -- I'd toss it and get a different/better one.
Apr 8th, 2012, 11:42 AM
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Glad you came back..my brain drains sometimes and I have been away 10 days as well.
1st double check the Clare Inn Bookings and backup plans with your travel agent because the Hotel has been put up for sale the end of last month.
http://www.clare.fm/news/fears-clare...sale-sign-goes
The suggested options for day 2 takes you under Lough Derg rather than going up the M18 onto the M6 and across.
1st double check the Clare Inn Bookings and backup plans with your travel agent because the Hotel has been put up for sale the end of last month.
http://www.clare.fm/news/fears-clare...sale-sign-goes
The suggested options for day 2 takes you under Lough Derg rather than going up the M18 onto the M6 and across.
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Apr 25th, 2012, 12:49 AM
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Bobdog....You might be better served starting a new thread for your question I t might get lost piggy backing on here.
More information would be needed for locations.if you have a rough itinerary. If you are looking to find an itinerary then the more information the better equipped people will be to help. Must see places, Interests and Dates are key areas.
There are lots of excellent contributors on this and other forums, Trip Advisor and Ireland Yes. I might not be the best to ask about 5 star since I have been paying my own way since the expenses on contracts were withdrawn.
More information would be needed for locations.if you have a rough itinerary. If you are looking to find an itinerary then the more information the better equipped people will be to help. Must see places, Interests and Dates are key areas.
There are lots of excellent contributors on this and other forums, Trip Advisor and Ireland Yes. I might not be the best to ask about 5 star since I have been paying my own way since the expenses on contracts were withdrawn.
Apr 25th, 2012, 04:29 PM
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Ok!!! Here it goes! I finally wrestled my husband down to come up with a rough itinerary of what we will be doing in Ireland. I appreciate all the comments that you can give and any side points that we should know about! All your suggestions so far have helped us come up with what follows...
Touch down at 6 am on Sunday May 13th. We are thinking of heading straight to Galway for the morning and lunch at McDonaghs. In the afternoon heading to Cliffs of Moher then in the evening to our hotel in Newmarket on Fergus.
Day 2 - Exploring Bunratty castle and the area and heading to Dublin. We would like a scenic way of getting there. Any suggestions?
Day 3 - Dublin - visting O'Donoghue's and the Brazen Head pubs.
Day 4 - Leaving Dublin and heading to Killkenny for lunch then drive to Killarney. Drive Gap of Dunloe. We have this route planned because we think it could be scenic. Do you agree?
Day 5 - Ring of Kerry
Day 6 - Ring of Dingle and Connor Pass
Day 7 - Heading Back to US.
So I guess we are looking for thoughts and highlights we shouldn't miss along the way. And also Scenic routes from Newmarket on Fergus to Dublin. And from Dublin to our hotel in Killarey.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Touch down at 6 am on Sunday May 13th. We are thinking of heading straight to Galway for the morning and lunch at McDonaghs. In the afternoon heading to Cliffs of Moher then in the evening to our hotel in Newmarket on Fergus.
Day 2 - Exploring Bunratty castle and the area and heading to Dublin. We would like a scenic way of getting there. Any suggestions?
Day 3 - Dublin - visting O'Donoghue's and the Brazen Head pubs.
Day 4 - Leaving Dublin and heading to Killkenny for lunch then drive to Killarney. Drive Gap of Dunloe. We have this route planned because we think it could be scenic. Do you agree?
Day 5 - Ring of Kerry
Day 6 - Ring of Dingle and Connor Pass
Day 7 - Heading Back to US.
So I guess we are looking for thoughts and highlights we shouldn't miss along the way. And also Scenic routes from Newmarket on Fergus to Dublin. And from Dublin to our hotel in Killarey.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Apr 26th, 2012, 02:55 AM
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Busker Brownes is great crack on Sunday Lunch if you don't mind Jazz and Blues. http://www.galwaycitypubguide.com/al...r-brownes.html
From the answer above....Or a more scenic route, Cross country and over the Shannon at Killaloe/Ballina past Nenagh and up to Birr before Clonmacnoise and join the M6 at Moate to Dublin. This would be 4 hours plus stops,
An alternative would be to go across to Cahir and Cashel onto the M8 for Dublin. This would be a possible route better saved for the way back to Killarney.
I am assuming a late evening drive for the Gap of Dunloe after the Jaunty carts have packed up. either that or a very early morning before they start.
The best parts of the ring of Kerry are found getting off the main road and hopefully you will have a good fine,clear day.
Try and get some quality time in..Your Accommodation is all booked so no need to be rushing for too early a check in.
From the answer above....Or a more scenic route, Cross country and over the Shannon at Killaloe/Ballina past Nenagh and up to Birr before Clonmacnoise and join the M6 at Moate to Dublin. This would be 4 hours plus stops,
An alternative would be to go across to Cahir and Cashel onto the M8 for Dublin. This would be a possible route better saved for the way back to Killarney.
I am assuming a late evening drive for the Gap of Dunloe after the Jaunty carts have packed up. either that or a very early morning before they start.
The best parts of the ring of Kerry are found getting off the main road and hopefully you will have a good fine,clear day.
Try and get some quality time in..Your Accommodation is all booked so no need to be rushing for too early a check in.
Apr 27th, 2012, 03:16 PM
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Busker Brownes will be a definite! Thanks!
Driving suggestions are great. I'll let my husband map it all out and choose.
Great suggestion about the Gap of Dunloe. For some reason, I missed the fact that you can't drive it during the day. I just saw now that some have walked it or done the Jaunty carts. I guess we will either walk it or then drive it late in the day. This is why Fodors is great!
Driving suggestions are great. I'll let my husband map it all out and choose.
Great suggestion about the Gap of Dunloe. For some reason, I missed the fact that you can't drive it during the day. I just saw now that some have walked it or done the Jaunty carts. I guess we will either walk it or then drive it late in the day. This is why Fodors is great!
Apr 27th, 2012, 03:40 PM
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You can Legally drive the gap any time but it is one of the wildest of the mountain passes very narrow and not especially user friendly when the jaunties are operating.
http://www.tripadvisor.ie/ShowTopic-...nty_Kerry.html
http://www.tripadvisor.ie/ShowTopic-...nty_Kerry.html
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