Goin' to ireland

michspch Posted: May 22, 2007 12:16 AM

Goin' to ireland

any recommendations on where to go?? what to see? we'll be there for 10 days...

nifheim Posted: May 22, 2007 07:35 AM

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Go to Dublin (duh), Kilarney, Galway, i loved Dingle but some people didn't care for that town.

HAVE FUN and take pics of everything!!!

michspch Posted: May 22, 2007 04:43 PM

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Thanks & I will!

AS Posted: May 22, 2007 04:44 PM

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Have a ton of fun!!!!!!!!!

tiggsnme Posted: May 22, 2007 04:48 PM

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I would only spend a day or 2 in Dublin....it's basically just a small city without much to do....go to the WIcklow Mountains (outside of Dublin...you can take the DART - Dublin Area Rapid Transit from the Tara Street station which is right off O'Connell Street). Go to a cute little town called Bray. I would also highly recommend Powerscourt Gardens and falls just outside Dublin.
Kinsale is a lovely little seaside town and very classically Irish.
Galway is a must!
Try to get to the North if you can.

I live in Dublin for 5 years, so if you want more advice, feel free to FM me...I'll try to figure out how to get it!

Have a fantastic trip!!!

nifheim Posted: May 22, 2007 04:51 PM

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Kinsale is where i didn't get to go and i wanted too.. so yea if i go back ia m doing that.

Cap of dunloe was amazing too!!!

cindyandkevin Posted: May 22, 2007 05:21 PM

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FM Betsy (ewickens), she's the expert on Ireland having visited several times and lived there!!

HelenZ Posted: May 22, 2007 05:41 PM

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I'm going there this summer, so I saved this in my notebook when it was posted a few months ago:

Ireland recommendations

Rayjenn317 Posted: May 22, 2007 05:56 PM

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Def go to Dublin. They have a whole road closed off so you can shop! Also the Guiness Factory is there...i took the tour of it and i had the best time!

michspch Posted: May 22, 2007 08:39 PM

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Another q please: How's the driving with and without stick shift? Neither one of us can drive stick, only automatic. AND driving is on the OTHER side of the road.....

Also, I hear gas is like super expensive, is this true? Is it worth it to rent a car or should we rely on other modes of transportation?

Kara and Todd Posted: May 22, 2007 08:40 PM

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I don't have any recommendations - I'm just jealous!

Rayjenn317 Posted: May 23, 2007 09:24 AM

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The driving isnt terrible but yes, it is expensive. Depending on where your staying they have a bus service. I stayed outside of Dublin for 3 days then went and stayed in dublin for a couple of days and when i was in the town outside of dublin they had a bus service. Rent the car to get from the airport to the hotel and then just take the bus when you can and it will save you on Gas. Plus they give you 4cyl cars so gas doesnt go that quick! Again the driving is fine, i little weird but its fun

ginny26 Posted: May 23, 2007 01:36 PM

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My brother is a chef at the newly renovated (but very historical) Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, right across from St. Stephan's Green. Have a drink in the Horseshoe Bar & eat at the Saddle Room!