Forum: Ireland

My husband and I are visiting Western Ireland for 10 days April 2009. I'd love to surprise him with tickets/reservations for a local sporting event (nothing to do with hunting, however). Anyone have any ideas or knowledge of fun sports-related...

I'm taking my mother to Dublin for a week some time next year (thinking late April). She uses a wheelchair, but is fairly independent. We want to take some day trips by train to Cork and to Waterford. We know that the trains themselves will...

Paramount, Lymans, Arlington...all are in the center of Dublin, but as far as value and (especially) quality goes, which one would be the best for 20 or so 50ish-year-old Yanks from across The Big Pond to stay at for three days?

Along with two other families, we will be spending two weeks in Western Ireland in the fall. Any good tips for "off the beaten track" and preferably inexpesive things to do or see? We'll be renting so we get to save euros by cooking our own. ...

Hi. Two of us have package trip with car, etc...leaving in 2 weeks for 5 days in Western Ireland, flying in and out of Shannon. Any suggestions as to a realistic trip route? Would like to see both Cliffs of Moher and Dingle Peninsula, if possible....

I am hoping I can get some good advice here:) I have some time off in february and I have always wanted to see ireland and scotland. I arrive in Dublin and I have 7 to 8 days in ireland ill then be flying to Scotland for another 7 to 8 days... ...

Hi, My husband and I are planning our first trip to Ireland in June to celebrate 35 years of wedded bliss! Our self booked intineray includes a 2 night stay near Shannon Airport and then on to Galway for a 9 night stay. We're pretty sure that...

Would like to have E-mail correspondence prior to visit in Aug. 2008 and possible direct contact when in Ireland. Paternal grandfather (James Denehy) possible baptismal record Boherbue, Co. Cork (on R577 north of N72 about half way between Mallow...

We're looking to stay around Bray or somewhere coastal and close to Dublin in May. Does anyone know of nice B&Bs or guesthouses? We want to rent a car at Dublin airport and drive -- is that a problem there?

I have an early morning flight out of the Dublin airport and will be dropping a rental car off at about 5:30 am. Most of the budget hotels and b&b's around the airport are relatively expensive. I would love to stay in an affordable hostel that...

I will be traveling to Ireland 12th, Nov. 2007. This is my first trip and I need advise on what to take in. We will be renting a car for our trip out of Dublin. We will be spending one day in Dublin and already plan on getting the Hop-on-Hop-off...

Our plans are going full speed ahead continuing and we're were wondering about the three peninsulas we'd like to visit. Dingle, Kerry and Bearea. Is it possible to do two in one day? We will be staying near Cork. We'd appreciate any and all...

It's been several years since I've been to Ireland. What are the going rates for B&Bs in the off the beaten path areas (not large cities)?

I am travelling to Ireland... my first visit ever... with my husband, his brother and sister-in-law and have worked out the following itinerary. I would be grateful for any advice. We are driving ourselves and will be travelling for 2 weeks so...

Hello, We are anxiously planning our first trip to Ireland in the Fall of 07 and have been doing lots and lots of reading. We will "take it slow", "enjoy the moments", be "prepared for all kinds of weather" and, in general, make the most of our...

Hi, Our long awaited vacation is almost here! We will be leaving in a little over a week arriving in Shannon and then onto Galway for ten days. I've tried to do a little research, but have decided to wait until we get there to really make...

My extended family and I want to do a 2 week tour of Ireland and are looking at several options. One is to do self catering - renting for 1 week towards the south of Ireland and 1 week towards the north. Then each group could rent cars and go where...

I am travelling to Ireland in September and was recently told to check into bringing oral contraceptives with me. Is there a law against using birthcontrol in Ireland?:confused:

We are travelling to Ireland this July with our two kids ages 20 and 16. I have already reserved a self catering cottage fore one week in Kenmare. I have tentatively reserved a two bedroom apartment in Dublin for three nights. It is called...

How heavy of a jacket should I bring?!! I know at least a waterproof one and an umbrella. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

Hello! I am will briefly be in Ireland Oct 7 - Oct 10, and am seeking tips about how to best spend my limited time. I am a single traveler who will not rent a car and is somewhat budget conscious. I plan to stay in Dublin the nights of the 7th...

We just found out that Knowth will be open for tours 1 day after we scheduled our departure. Is seeing this site worth changing our tickets??

I'm looking to take a trip to Ireland in March 2007 with a friend and we can't decide whether we should rent a car and drive ourselves or to book a tour. We plan on staying for around 2 weeks. Neither of us have been to Ireland before and wonder...

. Myself and my wife, both of indian origin are planning to visit Galway , Connemara, Aran islands. We prefer to do the visit on 8,9,10 of Sept - 1 day each at 3 of these places with 1 night stay at galway and 1 night at Aran islands. From Dublin...