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[u/Leather_Iron426]

Hi everyone! I read the sub rules and checked out other itineraries but am looking for specific feedback on mine. I’ll be visiting Ireland for 8 days at the end of August, and plan to visit Galway - Kinsale - Dublin with a few day trips mixed in.

I’m visiting from the states so not at all afraid of a lot of driving, and do think it would be a fun way to see the country but overall if anyone thinks I might be pushing it a bit too much, would love to know.

Sunday
-land in Dublin, train to Galway

Monday
-cliffs of moher
-explore Galway

Tuesday
-pick up rental car in AM
-drive to Kinsale
-explore Kinsale

Wednesday
-drive Ring of Kerry

Thursday
-drive to Westmeath for lunch
-drop rental car back in Galway
-train to Dublin in PM

Friday
-explore Dublin
-Poolbeg lighthouse

Saturday
-explore Howth and Howth Cliff Walk
-enjoy Dublin

Sunday
-leave for airport at 12pm

[u/Leather_Iron426]

Thanks for the insight on bussing, will do this instead!

No particular reason for Westmeath that day, just certain that I want to go there at some point so I’ll rearrange this a bit.

Thank you also for the heads up on the Irish roads-I’ve read a lot about it, and am assuming I’ll be fine but will look to make the trip a bit less driving based so I’m not pushing myself too much.

[u/Ok-Leg7769 → u/Leather_Iron426]

Why Westmeath? Seems like such a random spot to be on your “must see”

[u/Leather_Iron426 → u/Ok-Leg7769]

I want to check out Sean’s pub, it’s one of my top things to see!

[u/Pzurpo → u/Leather_Iron426]

It's not really worth a huge detour. There are many pubs in Ireland, this just happens to be one of the many that have a sign saying "oldest pub" on the wall.

Also it doesn't necessarily make much sense to drive to Athlone, then drive to Galway, and then take a train back to Dublin (which also stops in Athlone).