A Visit to East Ireland & Dublin?

Question

I'm visiting East Ireland & Dublin - and am staying in Dublin in March. We have decided to stick to Dublin and the East & not travel outside of that. I would like to get a good idea of some of the scenery I shouldn't miss as well as the places I shouldn't miss. I have done some research on my own but would like to hear where you think I should go. I'm would like to see some amazing scenery, some historical places, and even some wildlife if possible. I'm open to tours also if you have been on them and suggest them.

Please do not respond with:

-Generic Ireland websites (i.e. "just go to visitireland.com and search for where you want to go")

-Information to far away from Dublin (If I had the time I would love to see the west & midlands.)

Thank you! :)

Answer 1

I write a specialised website about Dublin and include the link below (you might not have see it in your search to date). It offers alternative information to the mainstream guides - do have a look. You don't say how you are touring - if you have a car, then you must go to Glendalough via the Military road (ie., via rathfarnham (Dublin), Sally Gap and Laragh. This is one of the most scenic and typical roads in the area. On the way you might be interested to see the German war graves at Glencree (link below) - take a left turn off the military road and they're a short distance around the bends. After seeing Glendalough, you could return to Dublin via Wicklow Gap and Hollywood village.

Public transport is more sparse outside the Dublin city area. You could take a Bus eireann tour to Wicklow and Glendalough, or take St Kevin's bus which leaves from St Stephen's Green.

Have a great time,

Peter

Answer 2

Dont miss Trinity College in Dublin and definately see the library and the book of kells, and hour north of Dublin is Charleville castle in Tullamore it is just awesome you have to see it is an old British Garrison and so you will not find it in any Irish Castle sites.http://www.charlevillecastle.com.

Also Clonmacnoise is not far from Tullamore and the gardens of Birr Castles just 20 miles outside of Tullamore.  Also Athlone Castle is something to see too.

Take a Ferry Trip if possible to the coast of England just the crossing is magnificent.

Also since you are staying east you might stop at Newgrange.

Hope this helps

Dont forget to hang one night in Temple Bar area

Answer 3

You should definitely visit The Wicklow Mountains, Dublin Bay, Wexford county, Glendaloch, etc.

Answer 4

newgrange,dublib castle and trinity university

Answer 5

If you stick to the east coast, you'll miss the best bits of Ireland (scenery-wise).

But if you must stick to the east coast, definately DO NOT miss Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains. Also the Vale of Clara, where the TV show Balleykissangel was filmed. North of Dublin there are some great ancient sites, such as Newgrange (prehistoric tomb older than the pyramids) and monastaries such as Monasterboise, with its beautiful Celtic crosses from about 900 AD. Powerscourt House and gardens south-west of Dublin are great for photos and worth seeing too.

But try if you can to see the west coast - its amazing.