If the waves are too big, the ferry from Doolin to the Aran Islands doesn't run so it would be safer to depart from Rossaveal. However, with your limited time I don't think it is practical to go to the islands at all.

For Ennis-Dingle take the shortest route which includes a ferry ride across the Shannon River from Killimer to Tarbert. See www.shannonferries.com.

I suggest that you skip Galway and give yourselves a second night in Dublin before flying home.

Thanks guys.

The Aran Islands are on our list. It's not often that the Swiss get to visit such an island in the sea. Will debate changing Galway to two nights to include a ferry ride from Rossaveal.

My group has done Dublin already so that's why it's not high on our list of priorities.

Thanks again!

Tim S...the shortest/quickest route from Ennis to Dingle is via the Shannon Tunnel which opened last year, also costs €1.80 for a car compared to €18 for the scenic route by ferry.

Thanks all for your replies:

Here's the program
2 nights Galway
3 nights Tralee
1 night Dublin

Day 1: Dublin - Galway
- Fly into Dublin. We have arranged a bus, bus driver and a German-speaking tour guide for the duration of the trip.
- Stop at Clonmacnoise and possibly Lockes Distillery
- Visit Galway town
- Spend the night in Galway

Day 2: Aran Islands
- Visit the biggest island
- spend the night in Galway

Day 3: Burren, Cliffs of Moher and drive to Tralee
- Spend the night in Tralee

Day 4: Dingle
- Spend the night in Tralee

Day 5: Killarny - National Forest - Kenmare
- Spend the night in Tralee

Day 6: Dublin
- Cashel Rock
- Kilkenny
-Spend the night in Tralee

Day 7: Fly back to Zürich

Thanks for all your help!

Thanks again for your help. I've got 23 people in my group and we're all looking forward to Ireland.

Take care and enjoy your stay. Remember that most of us locals don't bite so no harm in having a chat.

Are you a local Tony? I try to organise a meet up with the locals for my group. We've met quite a few nice people from this forum, including the late CW and the world-famous Lobo. Would you be interested in meeting a group of Swiss?

In many years of forum chat I have only managed one meeting (by accident) I live in East Galway so you will pass above me between Clonmacnoise and Galway. If you want to message me with your dates I will get back to you, [email protected].