Originally Posted by EWC-JMU
Thinking of doing an Ireland trip during the first week of June and wanted some advice on a possible itinerary. Please share thoughts on the following:
...I recognize that it's aggressive, but I figure I can do a fair amount of driving between towns (i.e., Doolin to Kenmare, etc.) late in the day into the evening. We'll probably do B & Bs everywhere except in Dublin.
All suggestions/critiques/criticisms welcome. I can take it!
Thanks,
EWC-JMU
Great itinerary
. I would love to do this too, after making a few reality checks:
- Are the travel times are realistic (some highways being 1 lane each way) for traffic and weather conditions? Or at least bearable in bad weather and holiday traffic (there could be lots in W. Co Clare, Ring or Kerry etc)
- re. B&Bs at Doolin, PM me as my Mrs could advise (at least of ones to avoid). There are many options, and it would be great if you caught the local musicians at the pub. Doolin can get extremely busy if there is a music festival.
- Aran Islands: Take a warm and waterproof jacket to Doolin! We were drenched on the day we were there! Check on whether you would need to book ferry tickets for that week, in case it is a very busy week.
We hired bikes there, but the horse & cart is offered to everyone!
- Cork: Kinsale (and the other beautiful place in Cork with the harbour and yacht racing) are great places to visit and get a nice meal. Great driving too!
- Please post a trip report!
Ben