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Maybe we can do some 'cruitin' while in the Emerald Isle. Those Irish lads are a tough bunch. (GAA = Gaelic Athletic Association)
Maybe we can do some 'cruitin' while in the Emerald Isle. Those Irish lads are a tough bunch. (GAA = Gaelic Athletic Association)
The Dingle Peninsula is along the southwest coast between the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher. They still speak Gaelic out there and all the road signs are in both Irish and English. My wife and I stayed at a B&B and rode draught horses through the fields and country lanes. That has to be the most memorable travel experience of my life!We are making the trip with our oldest daughter and son-in-law and his parents. We have roundtrip flights to Dublin and we are also flying to Edinburgh, Scotland for a couple of days. We plan to rent a car in Ireland and do the Ring of Kerry and the cliffs of Moher. It should be a very memorable trip!
The wife and I are going. Will make a week of it. Never been to Ireland, and we love to hike. Probably book on our own, since we're not big into arranged tours. I expect we'll go the week before the game, and plan to be back in Dublin that Friday. Definitely need to plan a Swarm meet up in Dublin!
The Dingle Peninsula is along the southwest coast between the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher. They still speak Gaelic out there and all the road signs are in both Irish and English. My wife and I stayed at a B&B and rode draught horses through the fields and country lanes. That has to be the most memorable travel experience of my life!
Here's a link for the Dingle Stables:
http://www.dinglehorseriding.com/stables/
Be sure to use GPS when driving around Ireland. You really, really, really need it. Make sure your phone GPS has Irish map capability. Also keep in mind you'll be driving on the 'wrong' side of the road and on very narrow streets. Many a rental car is returned missing sideview mirrors or scratches/dents on the doors. Make sure you have insurance.Oh my goodness! That looks fantastic! Thank you for suggesting this. I will definitely look into it.
We are making the trip with our oldest daughter and son-in-law and his parents. We have roundtrip flights to Dublin and we are also flying to Edinburgh, Scotland for a couple of days. We plan to rent a car in Ireland and do the Ring of Kerry and the cliffs of Moher. It should be a very memorable trip!
The Dingle Peninsula is along the southwest coast between the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher. They still speak Gaelic out there and all the road signs are in both Irish and English. My wife and I stayed at a B&B and rode draught horses through the fields and country lanes. That has to be the most memorable travel experience of my life!
Here's a link for the Dingle Stables:
http://www.dinglehorseriding.com/stables/
Be sure to use GPS when driving around Ireland. You really, really, really need it. Make sure your phone GPS has Irish map capability. Also keep in mind you'll be driving on the 'wrong' side of the road and on very narrow streets. Many a rental car is returned missing sideview mirrors or scratches/dents on the doors. Make sure you have insurance.
How have I not heard of this place!!!!???? That was my Fraternity nickname, I must go there!The Dingle Peninsula is along the southwest coast between the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher. They still speak Gaelic out there and all the road signs are in both Irish and English. My wife and I stayed at a B&B and rode draught horses through the fields and country lanes. That has to be the most memorable travel experience of my life!
Here's a link for the Dingle Stables:
http://www.dinglehorseriding.com/stables/
I agree, Connor Pass is quite stunning. There's place along the side of the road on the western tip of the dingle penninsula where they filmed "Far and Away." That part of Ireland hasn't changed much at all since the 1850's.I highly recommend driving R559 through Connor Pass when leaving/arriving to Dingle. Some of the best views you will ever see. Plus there is an awesome waterfall when it rains (hike up above it to see a cool mountain pond that feeds it).
Google View of one spot along the drive
Kinsale is a quaint fishing village and a must see if in the south. Renowned restaurants.Other suggestions:
Kilkenny is a city that a lot of people miss, but it's one of my favorites. The layout of the streets and buildings based from medieval times is really cool. Stay at Kilford Arms
Skip Cork and drive further south to Cobh (pronounced cove) or Kinsale (pricier) for a way better experience. Awesome sea views from the Commodore Hotel in Cobh where we stayed.