I don't want to drive in Ireland but maybe my son will. We haven't discussed it. I'm not sure if I would be more nervous if I drove or if he drove! Taking short tours and trains is so much more relaxing but I know limiting.

We stayed 3 nights in Athlone and then took the train to Dublin and stayed 10 nights. After staying 4 nights in Dublin we left almost everything in our room and took the train to Cork and bus to Kinsale. The next day bus to Cork and train to Kilarney. There we did a Ring of Kerry tour. Then back to Dublin for 4 more nights. We were staying at the Weston on points and 5th night free so it was just easier to not check out of our room while we were gone for those 2 days.

We took several day tours around and from Dublin.

My son has never been to Ireland but it would be nice to see some new areas. If anyone has any ideas on how to see Ireland without renting a car.....

For now, I will work on building up miles and points. I'm itching to apply for a couple Chase cards for UR points and the new AA card that has priority boarding and free checked bags. Just 5 months ago I got the personal citi Amx card so I can't apply for another personal card for another year? I also have the citibusiness card and plan on canceling it. I hate to lose the CL but I don't want to pay the yearly fee which is due in Nov. Maybe citi has another business card that I could apply for before I cancel and then move the CL over to the new card. I havent seen any great offers lately. I've had this citi business card for 2 or 3 years. I also think that I should apply for Chase cards first but their offers aren't the best right now either.

Thank you sdsearch for your tech help. I'll try it again sometime.