Forum: Ireland

Hey guys, I am surprising my father for his 50th birthday by sending him to the land of his ancestors, County Donegal in N Ireland and Capo D'Orlando in Sicily. I have a couple of questions that I would greatly appreciate answers to. 1) Would it...

We are two twenty-somethings traveling throughout Ireland in March and it just so happens we'll be on the Isle for St. Patricks Day. We're wondering if anyone had any scoop on the best place(s) to be for the big day. Fully aware that "Dublin" may...

Looking at a driving trip in Ireland next summer. We would be doing some genealogical sites which translates to "middle of nowhere" for some people. I figure we can hit my sites and places like Giants Causeway during the 9 day trip. BUT! My children...

Hi, my partner and I are traveling to Ireland in September for 2 weeks. we are thinking of hiring a car and getting b & b vouchers. Is there any websites that have pics etc on these.? I can't seem to find any. Are they nice. The travel agent said 3...

I'm planning on spending three weeks in Ireland this summer and haven't yet narrowed down where to go. I've heard that the Dingle peninsula is nice and I also want to go to Galway. We're flying into Shannon. I'd appreciate any and all...

Ireland is a magic country with amazing people. For some Americans the pace may be a tad frustrating. My adult children would have preferred getting the check for dinner with the appetizer but, that's them. If you choose to drive yourself, and I...

Hi all, I recently took a trip to Ireland and visited Skellig Michael, a World Heritage Site off the country's western coast. It was probably the most amazing place I have ever visited. It is a barren island (covered in puffins!) that housed a...

HelloO! Could you recommend some beach areas of Ireland to visit? Thank you quite much! Dan Howitt

We'll be visiting the UK for 2 weeks starting in the last week of August. We'll be leaving Manchester on Aug. 29th and we need to be in London Sept. 6th. In between we want to see some of Ireland. We drive but an organised 5-7 days tour may suit...

I will be using the B&B vouchers which I used 6 years ago. Anyone know the best way to book rooms now? I remember it being difficult to find phone cards/specific phone booths to make calls way back when. Do phone cards work with cell phones from...

What type of clothing should we pack for our trip to Ireland in November? We want to be prepared yet travel lite. Thanks!

I'm wanting to plan a trip to Ireland in September. Am wondering if anyone can advise me about weather, tourists, availability of tourist attractions, etc. at that time of year. Would like to do a self drive tour with guided tours involved at times....

Can't find non stops to Dublin from San Francisco. Can book regular 1 stop flights to Chicago,etc. We are flying out of San Francisco 9/1. Would flying direct to London then to Dublin be best? Any suggestions?

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Hi All - I am sooo excited to go to Ireland for the first time. If you would like to go too the more the merrier! I thought I'd start this thread for those that want to go to get to know each other! - Jan CRUISES: CARNIVAL -St Thomas...

Hey everyone. I will be visiting Ireland for the first time in late April this year. I was wondering if anyone had ANY insight and/or suggestions. Where are the best places to check out? I'll be flying into Dublin, then driving to Killarney, then...

hehe, after two months of exciteing experiances, and adventure, i compiled this list of 'what not to do in ireland' (a few of them did acutally happen in scotland and London) It was made in fun.. mostly because i had alot of bad luck. I hopetaken...

I'm visiting Ireland for 8 days in April with my parents. I'm in my 30s, my folks are in their 55 and 65. They are both very wary of driving at night in Ireland as they read this in several travel books. I insist that if we drive slowly and...

I'm headed to Ireland for the first time March 31-April 9. I'd love to know what to expect in terms of crowds and weather from someone who has actually been there during those time periods or better yet, lives there. I'm expecting very little in...

I would like to plan a trip to Ireland, it will be our first time. What does everyone recommend. We would like to do a tour on a bus, what tour group would you recommend. I also have read that May would be the best time to go. Emickey

Hi All, I am new to this forum and wanna share my latest experience. Have you ever been to India? This was my first trip to India(got a chance with my boss;))and I really enjoyed it. There is a variety of culture in India. I remember when I was...

Four of us will be traveling from Arizona to Ireland next year. I understand June is not part of the high tourist season. If we decide to go in May or June, what kind of temp range should we expect? My wife found a web site that suggested we not...

I have seen several tours advertised by Sceptre tours? Has anyone every booked a tour throught this company and would you recommend?

Hello everyone: I have never been to Ireland before and I recently came across an opportunity to visit Dublin for four days from November 24-29th. It is a great time to go in terms of being off work and my friend and I were hoping that people...