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GAA Championships

From: yolanda
1 answer

Which stadium is the GAA championship played...

Rental Cars Dublin Airport

From: Paul Kane
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Hello There are many reviews on car rentals from Dublin airport both good and bad mostly bad Do you have an opinion on which is the best company Regards Paul...

where can I immerse myself in traditional culture?

From: Lena
1 answer

I’m a student from dublin and would like to take two or three days off to explore and enjoy some truely unique irish spots, not the typical, The Burren, Cliff of Moher spots, the more local gems that you never really hear about.

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8 nights in Ireland-In/Out Shannon-Itinerary advice?

From: Jessica
6 answers

Hello everybody! My husband and I are going to Ireland at the end of the month (very spur of the moment), and we are clueless!! I would really appreciate any advice people can give us on how to break down our trip.

Leitrim to Giants Causeway

From: SHIRLEY
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Can anyone please tell me if its possible to drive from Co Leitrim to the Giants Causeway and back in one day. ??? If not, is there a quicker way, ie, by flying or train.

Where to see puffins?

From: Jim K
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During our trip in May next year my wife really wants to see puffins I've read that they can be found on some of the islands in the south and west but not sure she can stand a rough ferry trip Are there places on the coast perhaps where puffins can be seen that time...

Stay in Dublin city or nearby?

From: Jim K
2 answers

I'm way the pros and cons of accommodations in Dublin proper or getting a hotel in say Dun Laoghaire and commuting into town I've read Dublin traffic and parking are a nightmare but would like to know more about public transportation Also we are planning a day trip by air to Liverpool so maybe closer...

Horse racing in May?

From: Jim K
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We want to experience horse racing while in Ireland in May Has racing season started by then And can anyone recommend good race courses in the south or west...

Dublin to Liverpool by air

From: Jim K
1 answer

I want to do one of the Beatles tours in Liverpool thinking we could get a cheap flight on Ryanair spend the day then fly back to Dublin Any thoughts on that FYI the ferry is out Some of us don't do well on the sea - Thanks...

Dublin or Shannon Airports?

From: Jim K
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We are planning a trip to Ireland next spring, and will be renting a car. Since this is our first trip to Ireland and we will be learning to drive on the left for the first time, we’re wondering which airport is least panic inducing for first timers.

Claddagh ring with Rose

From: Katie Davis
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I rececently bought a claddagh ring or something similar too it I know claddagh rings holding a heart stand for Friendship loyalty and love But mine isn't quite normal Instead of holding a heart with a crown my claddagh ring holds a rose I bought it at a small fair where each ring was different...

B&B on the fly

From: Bernie
3 answers

I'm vacationing in Ireland with my son from - I plan to stay days around Killarney and - days in or around Galway The first and last nights I'll be at a hotel in Dublin If I don't pre-book my B B with vouchers will I have trouble getting a B B during that time...

What's open on bank holidays?

From: Eileen Evers
3 answers

We will be in Counties Clare and Galway over Easter We land Easter Saturday Will we have any difficulties on Easter Sunday and Monday finding places to eat and tour We have vouchers for B amp Bs Is it reasonable to believe we won''t have any difficulty finding a place to stay over this long...

Blending In

From: Dar
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I plan on visiting Ireland but want to see the non-tourist areas I will be mostly in the west I am interested in the history natural beauty and culture and I don't want to stand out as an American tourist until I speak of course Any advice...

What to read before visiting Ireland?

From: Justin
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My wife and I recently decided to fly across the pond and take part in a backpacking trip across Ireland in April Before I go on any trips though I like to pick up a little bit of culture especially literary I've been trying to find a couple of books to read in the time...

Time and Distance Dingle to Sligo

From: Garrow
1 answer

HI We are thinking of leaving Dublin via train to Tralee hrs renting a car to stay in Dingle nights drive to Galway nights see the Connemara and Mayo region between Galway and Sligo nights then back to Dublin would that give us enough time to see most of what is in the region thanks...

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