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dingo Thanks for posing this query! I'm in the beginning stages of planning a trip with my Mom, I've been to Ireland with my husband and we did drive but this trip I want to SEE everything and not be a driver or navigator
I'm looking into private car services and will share if I find something promising.
Newgrange is about 45 minutes north of Dublin, no cliffs but I found it fascinating. While I did not particularly care for Belfast I LOVED the rest of Northern Ireland, the Antrim coast is stunning. I found Carrick-a-Rede more appealing than the Cliffs of Moher and the Bushmills tour was better than Jamison (to me).
Carrick-a-Rede
In the Republic we really enjoyed Sligo, Galway and Waterford.
What time of year are you planning to go?