Honeymoon in Ireland!?

Question

We're getting married sept 7 and would like to leave on sunday and stay seven days in Ireland.... where is the BEST place to go in Ireland? We want urban shopping, and at least one cool castle to tour as well as some pretty landscapes! Plus the cheaper the better ;) I looked into Killarney but appartently its not authentic and overrun with tourists....??? Help guys! Thanks!!!

Answer 1

You can't go wrong here folks! Firstly, you will find some respect when you tell people you're newly weds, particularly when out of the cities (eg., in a rural B&B). By the way, I wouldn't tell people in advance but that's a personal opinion. Because a lot of young Irish people are not getting married and living together, people, particularly older people who, will respect the fact that you have committed yourselves.

You have to visit Dublin (please see my extensive guide below) but I recommend that you get out after a couple of days. There are many excellent castles (Dublin, Blarney, Cashel) but for a more unusual tourist experience my favourite is Kilkenny castle and it is not too far from Dublin.

For landscape head virtually any direction from Dublin. Northwards (rugged upland); south (lust Wicklow and Wexford including upland mountains and stunning costal stuff); west (typical barren countryside and you will undoubtedly cross bogland which is typical of the middle of the country). You could head to the West or Southwest (again, see the "Tours" section of my site, at the bottom of the left-hand links) - you can't beat Co Cork or Co Kerry for a genuine Irish experience, once you get away from Blarney and Killarney.

Finally, September is often an ideal month to visit - the schools are back, making it slightly easier to drive around (using public transport makes little difference during school holidays, apart from noisy teenagers!) and the weather is often very reasonable. The tourist season is still open but you won't have to queue/stand in line for many attractions.

You (or anyone else, for that matter) are most welcome to contact me (again, see the site) for more ideas; I also have a free subscribers sections giving extra accommodation info and ratings. Thanks for reading all this - I get excited and enthusiastic when writing about my native country!

Have a great stay and well done,

Peter

Answer 2

Happy honeymoon,i hope you and the other half have a long and happpy marraige,God Bless.

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Answer 3

I don't think you can go wrong in Ireland. You have to hit Dublin. Grafton street (in Dublin) is the best for shopping, and just plain awesomeness. At night the walks are packed with street performers. It's so much fun!

When I was in Ireland we just rented a car and started driving. We stopped when things were beautiful, or cool. (We stopped a lot.) When the sun went down we found a Bed and Breakfast, and went to bed. The next morning we got up and starting driving again. My favorite places were Cork, Dingle, Sligo, and The Cliffs of Moore.

I'm jealous of you! You're going to have a blast!

Answer 4

I think the rest of the replies really say it all, there is so much to do, one tip.   . . . when your booking your accommodation tell the receptionist your on honeymoon Iv seen them upgrade people to really nice rooms for the same price!!!

you will have a blast, and September can be nice, enjoy

Answer 5

Here are some of the landmarks in ireland:

In Dublin(city)

1.viking splash tours dublin-its an exciting tour of the city.You go on borad a WW2 vehicle and let the costume guides tell you about the great sights .You then drive inton the Grand Canal Harbour to continue your tour by water.Don't worry,you won't get wet.departure points are 64-65 patrick street(close to St. Patricks Cathedral),St Stephen's Green North.tours are every 30 mins.you can buy tickets at departure points.there is 30% discounts off adult price for 10am tour only if booked at least one day in advance.

2.Trinity College i.e. the book of kells-visit the world famous 8th century illuminated manuscript which features the 4 Gospels.The Libary's Long Room is also spectacular as it is 200 feet in length.It houses 200,000 of irelands most important books.be prepared to queue but it goes fast.

3-Dublin Castle-It was built between 1204 and 1224 and was the seat of English rule and goverment untill 1922.It is used for state functions and is open to the puplic.

4.Ha'penny bridge-this is a well known and loved symbol of Dublin.It became known as the ha'penny bridge cos of the toll people used to be charged to walk across it.

5-Dublin Writers Museum-it displays collections of rare editions used by artists.

Killkenny

1.Kells-a tiny medival village in the Nore vally renowed of its beuty and authenticity.

2-Killkenny City-visit the lovely city and its castle.

Wicklow

1.Glendalough-the town has become one of the most visited sites fo wicklow.the 6 century manastic settlement is the most important of its kind in Ireland.Access to the site is free.

Meath

1.Newgrange-a lovely passage tomb that was made in the megalithic times.you have to go and see it if you are coming to ireland .also visit knowth and dowth.they are in the same place.

Cork

1.Cork city-the city is great for shopping.you can also go and see Shandon-north of the river lee,the shandon area represents corks eighteenth century status as the most important port in Europe dariy produts.

St Annes Shandon-this can be seen anywhere in the city.climb the tower for breathtaking views and take the opportunity to ring the churchh bells.

Cork City Gaol-its only a 30 mins walk from the city centre.an interactive tour takes you through teh prision.

Cobh(in cork)

1.The queenstown Story-2.5 million people sailed from cobh to america.the hertiage centre recalls this part of the history.

Blarney(in cork)

1.Blarney Castle-climb the castle and kiss the blarney stone which is said to give you the gift of the gab.

Kerry

1.the ring fo kerry-the 110-mile ring of kerry is famous for some of the most beutiful scenery in the world.you can drive around in a day.a would take a bus tour if i were you but choose a good one.

Clare

1.the cliffs of moher-they are without a doubt a spectaculr sight in the county.a 700ft drop of sheer cliff face of black shale and sandstone that together with the raging Atlantic below and the wheeling ,screaming birds in the sky provides one of the most hauting images found in ireland.be sure not to be blown of the edge!!Stay back form the side.

2.The Burren-this and area of unique natural beuty.miles of limestone slabls hide a myriad of undergroun rivers and lakes and above ground a huge varity of Artic,Alpine and Mediterranen plants can be found.DO NOT PICK ANY!!!!

3.Bunratty-go to the folk park and live the experience of how life was in ireland.local women bake bread and spin wool in the reconstruced farmsteads by open fires.go the Bunratty Castle-mediaeval banquets are one of the main attractions at the beutifully restored Bunratty Castle.BOTH ARE A MUST SEE!!!

Galway

1.Galway city-a lively spot people all over the globe come to this city.you have to visit this city.

2.Connemara-a vast area west of Galway City,has some of the most beutiful and dramatic scenery in ireland.It is a landscape of dry-stone walls,tiny fields and isilated framsteads

3.Arran Islands-3 islands make up the group know as the Aran Islands;inismore (the largest),Inismaan and Inissheer (the smallest of the 3)The islands are an examle of the sucessful preservation of a culture and language that has largely resisted the changes of the 20th century.

Ireland is a great country and there are loads more things to do.the above are just a few i could think of at the top of my head.I love ireland(and not just because i'm irish (and live in ireland)).i would suguest rent a car cos otherwise it will be impossible to see everything.

The best out fo the bunch are i.e. the most memorable :

viking splash tour

book of kells (line may be long but if you go to ireland it is one of those things you have to do)

Glendolaugh

Newgrange and knowth and dowth

blarney castle

ring of kerry(another must see)

the cliffs of moher

bunratty caslte

the burren

galway city

the arran islands

For shopping Dublin has the most shops the only ting is they are all spread far apart. But with Cork all the main shops are there and very close to each other. However if you are in Dublin you HAVE TO go to dundrum. It is Irelands biggest shopping centre and it is bigger than alot of malls in America.