Forum: Ireland

Hello! We're going to Ireland in June, and we want to see Sligo & Donegal, esp the cliffs. Can anyone recommend decent places to stay and eat that are not too expensive? Thanks! :D

I am interested in moving to Ireland with intentions of living there. I currently live in Canada, but am planning a trip out to scout out the living and atmospheres of different spots, but due to the size of Ireland, I'm having trouble narrowing my...

Hi, First post here and my first trip to Ireland is in the making. I just booked my Hotels for 6 nights in Belfast and 6 nights in Dublin. Now to find a good air fair but that's not a problem. Will be there in May next year, My queston...

Hi everyone, Just wondering if Ireland is a little cheaper (food, etc.) in comparison to last summer. Thanks.

does anyone have any suggestions for any cool towns that are off the beaten path in County Cork or Kerry -- maybe on one of the peninsulas. And a good place to stay there. We are thinking of spending a night like that somewhere. We are leaving...

August (9 through 16 or abouts) 2008 for 8 (4 bedrooms with 2 in each) ages 12 - 79. standard accomodations. A location for day trips in north and west County Cork and sights in Kerry. Also car rental (about 10 days) pickup/return Dublin, 2...

Has anyone on the board stayed there? I like the location, but I'm concerned about late night noise. Any experience, here? BTW, before we were retired we would spend the extra $$$ on the Killarney Park, but that's no longer an option. ...

Hello all, I just joined the Board five minutes ago and was disheartened by the first thread I read which pretty much recommended we stay home! I am 58 and planning my first trip to Ireland next March. Like many of you, I have my roots in...

If you are considering a trip to Ireland and Dublin in particular, my advice is: FORGET IT. The concept "Ireland, the Green Island" is only a myth. You'll just find lots of litter on the streets and in the nature too. Dublin especially is really...

My first visit to the message boards. I am interested in taking a tour to Ireland next summer. It will be my husband's first visit to Ireland. I toured Ireland about ten years ago with CIE and it was terrific. This time I would like to do something...

Going to Ballybunion early next Spring for some golf and to see the west coast of Ireland that we have not seen before. How far is Dingle Good Pubs and Restaurants in the Ballybunion vicinity? Where to play golf in the area for a average...

Hi, We are flying into Dublin Saturday morning 11/21 and departing from Dublin Saturday 11/28. We are thinking of staying in Dublin Saturday night then heading out to the countryside. We will have our own car. We were in Ireland in 2003 and...

My husband and are planning a 2 or 3 week trip over the Christmas holiday. I was in Ireland eight years ago and would love to go back, but we're on a budget. Do prices drop during the off season? We plan to stay in hostels. We can do a lot of our...

Hello, This is my first time posting, and I have a question. My partner and I are flying to Barcelona to get on a cruise ship. We're flying through Dublin on Aer Lingus, but we have an 11-hour layover in Dublin. Will we be allowed to exit...

Hello all I"m going to be in Dublin for a few days and i'm just trying to get some suggestions as to what things i absolutely must see while im there! Also, is it a relatively easy city to get around?

Hi i was wondering if any1 can help i have family in ublin but i live in the UK and i want to know if there is a air ticket i can but that allows me to travel unlimited for a year or will i have to buy a seperate ticket for each journey? It would b...

Hello ~ I'll be going to Ireland this September....my first trip to Ireland. We are considering booking with CIE tours for their 13 day Irish Classic. Anyone here use CIE? What was your experience? Thanks so much!

Hi There! I'll be in Dublin November 12th - 18th, three days of which I'll be flying solo. Do you have any hostel recommendations? I've never stayed in one before, so advice there is helpful. I am not a backpacker, nor am I one for the mega-party...

:) There's a funny local site for all things Irish called Hidden Dublin http://www.hidden-dublin.com that's written and updated by a Dubliner and is packed with hints and money saving tips. :)

If you could go back to Ireland for 7 days.. where would you concentrate your time on, and what would you pass up.

Hey there, im new to the fourm. My friend and i headed to Ireland for a few months last year. We stumbled upon a little town called 'cobh' off of Cork. you get there via train. Although theres no hostels, theres a couple of affordable hotels...

I am planning a family trip to visit a friend in Limerick. Are there any hints you may want t share?