Travel Blog 2025 Ireland
Below is a brief account of our14 night experience in Ireland earlier this year (28 April -12 May). The photos are courtesy of MA and the words are inspired by her diary.
This "Best of Ireland Rail Tour" was purchased from Irish Tourism Ltd through Backtrack Adventures, with Matt being the main man. This tour slotted nicely between a family holiday in Alicante, Spain and a 7 nights Avalon cruise down the Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam.
It was handy having direct flights from Alicante to Cork. In almost no time we arrived in Ireland and were chauffeured to the Imperial Hotel. With our bags safely stored, we ventured out in search of lunch. The hotel staff were very helpful and pointed us int the direction of Spitjacks. Despite the name, the food was lovely. We both had roast chicken with way too many chips. After lunch, we found where we needed to be the next morning to get on the bus. Confident we could find our way we meandered back to our hotel, checked out the room then had the necessary siesta. That done, we went shopping for the essentials – rice cakes, bananas, blue berries, ham, cheese and veges meant for a light dinner back in our room. These items were found in the English Market.
Our first bus tour in Ireland took us to Blarney, Kensal and Cobh. Tommy our bus driver/tour guide, was a pleasant fellow with a font of local knowledge that he shared. With only nine Americans and us on the full-sized bus , we had plenty of room to spread out.
3 Bob bought some Irish Wool socks here.
4 Colourful buildings in Cobh
5 A huge cathedral in the small community at Cobh. Long way up from the waterfront but worth it
First stop was Blarney Castle and grounds. I made it to the top and attempted to kiss the Blarney Stone. It was a narrow steep winding staircase heading up to the sky so MA opted to only go part way. To kiss the Blarney Stone required one to bend over backward and place your trust in the burly locals that held onto your legs. It was very disorienting so my kiss may have missed the stone and got the brick. Legend has it that kissing the Blarney stone improves your subtlety of speech. Missing may have consolidated my existing speech trait. I did not get a photo, nor a t-shirt. If no one believes me, that is okay to. We enjoyed a long walk around the gardens, but someone stole all the park benches so we weren’t able to sit and take in the peaceful surroundings.
There was a woollen mill with associated large retail out let where I bought two pairs of locally grown and knitted woollen socks for when it got cold up north. I was prepared but need not have bothered as the weather was perfectly fi ne Spring. At least I now have thick warm socks for when it next snows in Brisbane.
Our next stop for the day was lunch at Kinsale by the sea. The bus driver recommended Dino’s. We knew better, so we walked around town in search of a place to feed us that would not be so crowded. After 30 minutes, we swallowed our pride and returned to Dinos near where the bus would leave. We were hungrier then so the food tasted nicer. A shared meal of fish and chips was more than adequate. The fish was beautifully fresh and went well with Guinness or the like. Back on the bus, we took in the countryside before ending up in Cobh, a significant Irish port from which many Irish left to escape the potato famine. After a stroll around town, it was back on bus for the trip home.
Once we caught our breath, we headed for Quinlans, a recommended eating place. First impressions did not knock our socks off, but by the time we left we were both amazed at the quality of the seafood and how well Murphys (the Guinness substitute brewed in Cork) and seafood go together. I could not recall when I had a tastier meal than the grilled Bass on a a bed of seafood risotto. MA’s seafood chowder starter was chock full of good things from the sea and enough for a full meal. On reflection, why wouldn’t Ireland, a island surrounded by sea creatures have excellent seafood and why wouldn’t Guinness/Murphy’s go well with almost anything? As we did our research over the next couple of weeks, our theory was confirmed time, and time again.
Our first train ride on our “Tour of Ireland by Train” began at 9 am. Up by 6, breakfast at 7, taxi booked for 8:15 (10 min trip in traffic to the station) all on track. A giant tour bus parked outside our hotel made it impossible for our taxi to park and pick us up. Minor panic began to creep in. We made contact with our Taxi driver and he managed to get us to the train station in time. In theory we would use the code given to us to get a ticket to board the train. With the help of station staff, we could not find a code amongst our papers that worked. Luckily there was sufficient information to confirm that we had paid for the ticket so we were advised to hop on the train and explain along the way. As yet we were unaware of how helpful the Irish train staff would be. We hopped on. Our rising panic levels dropped back considerably. This was more to do with the friendly relaxed cheerfulness of the train officials , than our abuse of Matt back in Brisbane for not giving us the right material. No doubt Matt’s ears would
have been burning.
We reached Killarney without further angst. Since our bags were relatively heavy, we sought out a taxi. The taxi driver was kind enough to suggest it would be quicker if we walked as the building was in sight. Unfortunately, we were unable to decipher his short cut directions so it took twice as long as it should have. Still, we made it to the Scotts Hotel by about 10:30 am. Check in was about 2pm, not surprising as regular check out was 12 noon. Leaving our bags at the hotel, we set off to become acquainted with our new surroundings. First priority was to find a place to clean our clothes. This we found when we stopped at a café for coffee and cake as by then we needed extra sustenance. We dropped in to the Drycleaners recommended who did a bag of clothes for a reasonable price. If we dropped it before closing it would be ready by 5pm the next night. All good. Once we checked into our
hotel room, we sorted clothes, MA caught up with her diary, so that I could drop in the clothes to the cleaners. That done, I checked out where we needed to be the next morning and acquired our mandatory bananas and blueberries. Back at the hotel MA was up to date and sufficiently rested so we ventured out ,primarily to the train station so that we could avoid our experience in Cork when we head to Galway in a couple of days. All sorted it was time for dinner.
Dingle Peninsula was our destination for our first bus day trip from Killarney. Scenery was amazing , as was the wind. Spectacular rugged coastline, green patchwork hillsides, as well as barren, rocky mountainsides . Many fields of grazing healthy looking sheep.
11 Most westerly point
12 Narrow winding road and at this time of year is actually two way.
14a Windblown sheep
Tonight, I went for the Guinness stew, my first in Ireland. When it arrived, it seemed very shy on meat which I pointed out to the hotel staff after doing a comprehensive search of my plate. This I did in the nicest possible way after coaxing from MA. Another bowl of mainly meat was promptly produced. Probably because we were the first customers of the night, all the meat had sunk to the bottom. The live music enhanced our eating experience.
Since the meal was substantial, we went for a long after dinner walk to St Mary’s Cathedral on the outskirts of town. When we got back, there was live music at our pub. The very large outdoor screen attracted quite a crowd as Barcelona was playing Inter Milan. Now that she is a committed Barca supporter, MA suggested it would be nice to have a baileys and Irish whiskey and watch the game in a “quiet corner” of the bar.
A fitting end to another pleasant day in Ireland.
Our tour the next morning left at 11 am. This enabled a leisurely morning, even allowing me to take in 8am Mass across the road at the Friary. It was another perfect weather day – 9 to 19 degrees and sunny. This tour went along the Dingle Peninsula. There were 26 passengers on a full-size bus. Today’s scenery was less spectacular than our last tour or maybe we are just getting used to patchwork green defined by old hedgerows and rugged coastline.
Lots of sheep and little lambs dotted the hillsides. Bat (short for Bartholomew), our bus driver made lots of stops for photographs ensuring that every photo opportunity was taken. Not a lot of fun for the non-photographers among us but did serve as leg stretching exercises. I tried to not whinge too loudly as I often maintained my seating position in the bus. Star Wars filming locations as well as ancient “beehive huts” added to the interest. Fish and chips lunch at the Dingle Hotel did not quite reach the high standards set by previous meals but definitely served the purpose. A short walk around town made up in a small way for the extensive sitting we had been subjected to.
We stopped at Inch Beach, rumoured to be the best beach in Ireland being very wide, very long and with pale yellow sand. Here vehicles are allowed on the beach. With the tides rapidly coming in and going out, stuck vehicles are relatively common. Locals with tractors use this to supplement their income as they are well set up to pull bogged vehicles out.
On return to Killarney at 5pm, a quick dash to the laundry allowed me to pick up our clean clothes before their closing time of 5:30pm. The 15 Euro was well worth it.
For dinner that night we joined an American couple (D&M) from San Francisco. They were doing a similar tour of Ireland so our paths crossed a few times. Having common interests and exhibiting qualities of nice people, we enjoyed their company on several occasions while in Ireland. After dinner, we adjourned to our common hotel for a nightcap. The barman was a Ukranian who shared his passionate knowledge of whiskey while practicing his English with us. This led to a late night but thankfully no loud music to keep us awake once we had retired.
Our next tour was “The Ring of Kerry”. A similar story as the day before, same beginning, same end, same tour guide just a different loop of the countryside. Today’s first stop was Glenleigh where we checked out a historical village. Most of the buildings were replicas while ruins of actual huts were also present. This village consisted of several small, one room dwellings, some with a divide to separate the animals from the cooking space. All houses were built of fl at stones picked up from the fields and topped with thatch from reeds growing along local waterways.
Back on the bus, our tour featured stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean as we passed the site of the Transatlantic cable, birthplace of Michael O’Dwyer, Kerry’s most famous Gaelic football player and Charlie Chaplin’s holiday residence. Lunch again featured fish and chips.
19 Man with a donkey and dog on side of road . Timmy was making St Bridget’s crosses from local reeds, for luck.
20 Replica thatched cottages at Kerry Bog Village, Glenbeigh. Reconstruction of a 17th century village.
22 Info re potato famine that saw MA's ancestors move to Scotland mid 1800s
Killarney Lakes with surrounding National Park and a beautiful waterfall were the closing features of another day sightseeing in beautiful Ireland. Dinner was another pleasant meal accompanied by a pint of Murphy’s and cider finished off with Irish coffee and whiskey. More music back at the hotel was a not unpleasant combination of 70s/80s pop music, Irish songs and country songs, which at least one of us enjoyed. This did ensure that we could not get to sleep till after 11pm.
Our train travel day to Galway was more relaxed than other travel days since we had organized our tickets before hand at the Killarney rail Station. This allowed us a leisurely breakfast before heading to the station for the 9:40 departure. Ensuring we were not late meant we sat around the platform in the relative coolness for at least 40 minutes. We were required to change trains at Mallow and Limerick, but otherwise a pleasant trip. Changing trains in an unfamiliar environment always raised a level of anxiety which was unwarranted given the Irish were forever friendly and helpful. By the time we arrived at Galway Central it was 4:30 pm, meaning travelling took up most of the day. Our accommodation at The Hyde was 7 minutes walk and easy to find. To our pleasant surprise, our normal room was upgraded to a very spacious suite which we could enjoy for our 3 night stay. It had a bar, a couch, his and her giant tvs to go with extra-large bed and spacious bathroom. After unpacking, we headed off to the local Cathedral for the 6 pm vigil Mass. By the time Mass were over, we were getting very peckish – it was a long time since brekky and the snacks along the way were beginning to lose their nourishing effect. Finding a suitable venue was more difficult than expected. Being Saturday night, Galway was pumping. Most bars were overflowing with live music. Eventually we came across Lobster and Beef which had a gap that we could fill. The meals seemed more American than Irish and more expensive that we would have preferred but they served their purpose.
On our way back to our hotel, we noticed several Hens Parties among the multitudes enjoying themselves on the streets of Galway. Travelling most of the day to a new part of Ireland was tiring enough to encourage us to turn in for a relatively early night rather than seek out live Irish music. We could maybe do that on one of our remaining two nights.
Our next day’s adventures took in a trip to Ennis Mohr, the largest of the Aran Isles. On the bus for 60 minutes then a 30-minute ferry ride. We reconnected with D&M who were good company. We opted to walk rather than hire a bike (most popular means of transport here) or take a tour. It was most enjoyable walking enjoying the fresh air, coastal views, birds and farm animals. There was an occasional donkey, foal, cows sheep and horses in the various fi elds beside the road as well as heaps of swans cruising on a lake. We headed for a reputed seal colony. There was something that looked a bit like a seal when it popped its head out of
the water. Along the way, we met a young couple who had just become engaged at the seal colony, with the bride-to-be proud to show off her new ring. It was uplifting to share a tiny part of their happiness. By the time we returned to the main part of town, three hours had elapsed, making us very hungry. Luckily, we found seats and part of a table at the first pub we came to which was very crowded. The situation warranted a coffee and ice cream after lunch but our search in the limited time before the ferry left only resulted in a low standard takeaway
coffee from the 7/11 equivalent and a choc mint bar. The ferry was full but we managed a seat inside near a salt encrusted window. It was warm enough.
We took in some of the Galway Suburbs sights on the bus on the way back as we did on our way out. This night we sought out a recommended authentic Irish Pub and found McSwiggans about 10 minutes walk away. It fitted our bill. MA tried a small Guinness just because it was Ireland. It was her first and her last. Our meals of fish and seafood chowder met the very high bar we had come to expect in Ireland. The plaque on the wall indicated McSwiggans was judged the “Best Gastro Pub”, whatever that means.
Our next touristy venture was “The Burren and Cliffs of Moher”. This presented us with lots of picturesque countryside and coastline with castles and Tower Houses in various degrees of ruin.
First stop was Dungaire Castle then on to Poulnabrone, Dolmen an ancient burial site. The bones of 33 individuals buried here were analysed and returned to the site. It seems the practice was to place the body on a large stone where the birds would devour the flesh (hopefully no small bones would stick in their craw). The cleaned bones were then placed beneath the stone slab which resembled a table top.
We stopped at Doolin for a quick lunch at a guest house with what was definitely the best mealtime view on our tour. Then it was onto The Cliffs of Moher where we spent an hour and a half wondering around this very popular site. Fortunately it was another perfectly clear day as it is not uncommon for the cliffs to be shrouded in cloud and/or embraced by very strong winds. Despite heaps of tourist buses arriving at the same time, we could move around unimpeded. Apparently access for tourist companies is strictly controlled to the extent that each bus has a tight time frame to be in and out. We were not in peak tourism season so it was hard to imagine how tightly packed it must be in prime time. It certainly helps you realise how much Ireland relies on the tourist trade.
Back on the bus heading to Galway with a few more stops for photos. That evening we went to dinner with D&M for another pleasant outing. It might have been nice to capture some live Irish music but that only started happening way past our bedtime, a bit inconvenient so we opted out.
The next day we traveled by train to Dublin. We encountered issues converting our voucher to train tickets, again. Thankfully the rail staff continued to be friendly and obliging. One in particular found us a seat and assured us that if there were any problems refer to him who was working that train that day. All went well. Still, it was nice to have that peace of mind.
There were two main train stations in Dublin. We arrived at one but left for Belfast the next day
from the other. We found the right station, checked for our vouchers to be turned into tickets , more drama but it must have been resolved. Now we had in our hot little hands return tickets to Belfast. That should be the end of our rail dramas.
41 MA's coffee with my double shot espresso and 600 ml bottle of water for perspective!!!
Caught the local bus a bargain at 5 Euros for both of us back to our hotel, Camden Court. The rest of the afternoon was spent peacefully relaxing in our room. Dinner was next door at “The Bleeding Horse” where we could watch football. This pub was a traditional old pub with a huge variety of bottles adorning the walls. Meals were the usual high standard with an excess of chips. Sixty minutes into the Barca v Inter Milan game we adjourned to our hotel with
the misguided expectation that we could continue watching. The best we could come up with was a PlayStation style video with accurate scores. Inter ended up winning 4-3 in extra time. Another new experience for us.
As we went down for breakfast, we came across our US friends D&M who were awaiting their taxi. It was nice to wish them well as they were returning home soon.
We made it to the train station without hitch. We selected a suitable seat with table which we were happy to later share with a couple of PhD students. Thus, we had a pleasant chatting experience on the way to Belfast. Despite Dublin and Belfast seeming a long way apart on the map, it was only two and a half hours by train. On arrival at Belfast Grand Central it was easy to find a taxi that would take us to The Titanic Hotel which would be our home for the next three nights. (it only cost 9 pounds for the taxi.) Since it was too early to check in, we left our bags, had a light lunch at the bar then wandered across the road to the Titanic Museum.
43 Nomadic. In the background is the Titanic Hotel, the original planning offices for the Titanic, also the Titanic Museum.
44 Table and chairs in 1st class deck Nomadic
Great decision. For 23 pounds each, it was a wonderful experience. We came away enlightened about the shipbuilding industry in Ireland, how the Titanic was built and its first and last journey. Included in the package was a rail car ride that sought to emulate the actual conditions for the workers while building the ship. I was most taken by the process to install rivets in the huge frame. Firstly, the rivet was heated in a furnace, then put in place for two
workers to hit with sledge by synchronized swinging while another worker on the other side of the beam provided the back resistance with another sledgehammer. They replicated the noise, at least partially, but thankfully went easy on the heat. Part of the Titanic experience tour was a walk around the Nomadic, a much smaller sister ship of The White Line Company which was moored nearby. We were both fascinated by the whole experience, totally unexpected in our Irish plans.
The Titanic Hotel was fully immersed in the Titanic story. There was a 24/7 Titanic tv station, the hotel itself was initially the design office for the building of the ship. Luckily we spent three nights in the hotel as we really only appreciated the significance of the Titanic exposure a day or two in.
That evening we strolled the 20 minutes into the city to find dinner and absorb traditional Irish music. Our taxi driver recommended Kelly’s Bar as a place to drink and a nearby seafood restaurant as a place to eat. We found Kelly’s Bar and enjoyed the drink and the atmosphere. When we went to the restaurant it was fully booked but they recommended Bank Street Brassiere around the corner. We were a bit apprehensive when the establishment was
nearly empty and its name not enticing. Our fears were totally unjustified. Surprisingly the meals were top quality, the service excellent and the prices not excessively high. We can definitely recommend this place as worthy of a meal. We walked back to our hotel in the fading twilight feeling quite safe in doing so.
It was again time for us to catch up with our washing. Our only choice was through the hotel at 21 pounds a bag. That seemed expensive but was preferable to the alternative as we did want to continue to mix with the locals and fellow tourists as the occasions arose. MA’s phone decided to freeze. This had the potential to disrupt the photographic record of our trip. Thankfully, we found a repair shop that was able to get it back working for 20 pounds. It continued functioning way past the end of our trip. Another instance of our influence in high places. From there we wandered around the city and found where we needed to be the next day for our Giants Causeway tour. That sorted, we hopped on the “hop on hop off (HOHO)” bus and saw some of what there was to see for a couple of hours. Very interesting – particularly the areas where the uprising occurred and now stands a “Peace Wall” signed by lots of worldwide dignitaries and ordinary people. While all is calm since the Peace Agreement of 1998, there seems a clear sense of identity between individuals – they are either Irish or British and happy to share their intense conviction.
After our HOHO trip, we found a café in the Town Hall. The café seemed to be run by a charity employing disabled staff. We were happy to support a good cause by having a simple, but definitely edible meal. The Town Hall itself sported displays depicting the history of Belfast which were very informative.
48 Leaning Clock of Belfast - straightened by the photographer
53 Staircase in our hotel (Titanic Hotel )which is the original planning offices of Harland and Wolff ship builders for The Titanic
We caught the HOHO to the stop outside our hotel. By then we were sufficiently exercised so indulged in a relaxing afternoon at the Hotel soaking up more of Titanic memorabilia before dining in at the hotel that night.
Our Giants Causeway tour was leaving at 9am so caught a taxi at 8 to be sure, to be sure. Despite being a wee bit late starting, the taxi got us there by 8:25. This allowed us a prime position on the bus which held its 50 passengers today quite comfortably. Our first stop was Carrickfergus Castle built in 1100s. Then, with a few photo stops included, it was on to The Dark Hedges, made famous by 250 year old beech trees and used in Game of Thrones.
The road through this avenue was banned to traffic as apparently the heavy weight and vibrations of vehicles upset the old trees. Here we had lunch. After, the tour continued, we stopped at another castle, Dunluce Castle, which was headquarters of the MacDonnell clan. I remained fascinated how towns (a few houses) can be built over old towns built centuries before.
54 Carrickfergus Castle built in 1177
55 Dunluce Castle 17th Century. The headquarters of the MacDonnell Clan
56 Carrick -a-Rede rope bridge. We were not able to walk it as time did not permit and buses are no longer allowed down the steep roadway
Finally we arrived at The Giants Causeway, a series of basalt pillars stretching out into the sea. Impressive scenery. We were grateful of being able to walk down to the sea, about 20 minutes, then catch a little shuttle bus back up to the pub on top of the cliffs in lieu of a return walk. For a pound or two each it was a bargain. Once we partook of a Guinness/cider to replenish our energy, it was back on the bus for the fastest way back to Belfast, via the motorway.
61 Dinner of fresh salmon back at Granny Annie’s in Belfast City
Our tour guide recommended Grannie Annie’s for dinner. We found it and were happy. Again excellent food and superb local atmosphere. Our 30 minute walk back to our hotel was pleasant as well as allowing our hearty meals (baked salmon with potato gratin plus greens) to settle. How pleasant it was to stroll about on a fine evening into the twilight. Belfast got our tick of approval.
There were no hassles catching our train back to Dublin. The taxi ride to the station was short. The seat allocation system was not working today so we could sit where we liked. There was no extras at our table for four this time, yet the trip still went quickly. Funny how you can notice different things on the same journey when heading back the other way. We returned to the Camden Court hotel where we stayed when last in Dublin. Since we were here for two nights this time, we checked out the pool. It was too chloriney so we gave it a miss.
Our taxi driver suggested The Camden bar if we wanted to watch AFL as they prided themselves in covering all sports. It was a couple of blocks from our hotel so we dropped in hoping to catch the latter stages of the Port v Crows match. The bar had just opened and they did not have a clue what we were talking about, but when I showed them on my phone, the staff and manager delved deeply and eventually found how to put it on a few of the large screens near us. By this time there was only 12 minutes to go in what was a thriller. Unfortunately, Port came second. Still, we had light lunch and a drink before moving on having been impressed by the size of the place – three floors with a myriad of very large screens. It must really hum when the locals drop in to watch their football of choice.
62 We caught the last part of the Port v Crows game at The Camden Sports Bar.
Lots of walking was required for us to find out about the Dublin HOHO bus and how to swap our voucher for tickets. By then, it was nearly time for the Saturday vigil Mass at St Teresa’s which started at 6pm. The church was a bit hidden away with a nondescript exterior but spectacular inside with magnificent stained windows the highlight.
After Mass we dined at Delahunt’s Pub. The chips were again oversupplied even when I asked for a half serve.
Sunday was Mother’s Day which allowed us a sleep-in. Breakfast was not quite up to the standard to which we had become accustomed. Heaps of stuff but the runny eggs self serve was given a miss. After brekky, we enjoyed a lovely video call from our four children before our sightseeing plans for the day. We exchanged our HOHO vouchers for tickets and were on our way. Our first stop was Trinity College where we latched onto the end of an existing tour where the guide was spruiking in general about the College We managed to accumulate some interesting information before the guide asked us nicely to purchase tickets from the box office. Since we felt that we now knew enough, we declined and left the building.
It was back on the HOHO bus for us where we stayed for completion of the loop.
67 Sculpture from the German people as a thank you to the people of Ireland for the care they showed German Children in WW2
68 Families everywhere playing games ,picnicking or just lying on the grass in the sun St. Stephen’s Green
69 Man-made waterfall Iveagh Park - A little chilly for shorts today
70 There were only 3 or 4 roses in full bloom in the large rose garden but this one had the most beautiful perfume. It is most likely a very old variety.
There was a 2 for 1 deal associated with our HOHO ticket. This we took up at Lennons Park Bar which we otherwise would not have visited. Probably why they need the 2 for 1 voucher to encourage customers. After lunch, we casually meandered around checking out St Stephen’s Green and Iveagh Gardens. We did discover a café with a delicious hazelnut brownie for our caffeine fix.
We spent some time that afternoon ensuring we were ready for the rest of our European trip before opting to eat in at the hotel’s restaurant, Iveagh. It was fitting that our last dinner in Ireland consisted of grilled bream on a bed of crabmeat risotto washed down with a Guinness and a slow cooked beef cheek with carrots and spinach accompanied by a malbec. The food reached the level of excellence we had become accustomed to, however, the Guinness was below par (but drinkable). Apparently, the quality of Guinness is very reliant on the pour.
All in all, another great day in Ireland as we capped off our amazing experience in this country. It is hard to assess what helped most – the friendliness of the people, the quality of the food, spectacular scenery or the interesting history.
Summary
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Date |
Day |
Place |
Hotel |
Tour |
Recommended eating /drinking places |
|
28-Apr |
Mon |
Cork |
Imperial Hotel |
14 night Best of Ireland Rail
Tour |
Spitjacks Quinlan’s |
|
29-Apr |
Tue |
Cork |
Imperial Hotel |
Blarney, Kinsale, Cobh
Day Tour |
Dinos at Kinsale. |
|
30-Apr |
Wed |
Killarney |
Scotts Hotel |
Train travel Cork - Killarney |
|
|
1-May |
Thu |
Killarney |
Scotts Hotel |
Dingle Peninsula |
|
|
2-May |
Fri |
Killarney |
Scotts Hotel |
Ring of Kerry Coach Tour |
|
|
3-May |
Sat |
Galway |
Hyde Hotel |
Train travel Killarney
to Galway |
McSwiggans
|
|
4-May |
Sun |
Galway |
Hyde Hotel |
Aran Island Ferries
Rossaveal to Inis Mor with Bus Transfer |
|
|
5-May |
Mon |
Galway |
Hyde Hotel |
Cliffs of Moher &
Burren Day Tour |
Doolin Guest House? |
|
6-May |
Tue |
Dublin |
Camden Court Hotel |
Train travel Galway -
Dublin |
The Bleeding Horse |
|
7-May |
Wed |
Belfast |
Titanic Hotel |
Train travel Dublin - Belfast |
Bank Street Brassiere Kelly’s Bar |
|
8-May |
Thu |
Belfast |
Titanic Hotel |
Belfast City Sightseeing
Hop-On/Hop-Off |
|
|
9-May |
Fri |
Belfast |
Titanic Hotel |
x Giants Causeway Tour |
Grannie Annie’s |
|
10-May |
Sat |
Dublin |
Camden Court Hotel |
Train travel Belfast - Dublin |
|
|
11-May |
Sun |
Dublin |
Camden Court Hotel |
Day Hop On Hop Off Bus
Tour |
|
|
12-May |
Mon |
Dublin/Basel |
Fritz Hotel |
Flight
Dublin - Basel |
|
