I'm going to Ireland. Can you give me some advice?

Question

Me, wife and 1-1/2 year old daughter are going for vacation in early August. There about 10 days. We're staying in Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Killarney, and Shannon and then at the Ballynahinch Castle. Can anyone recommend some must see places or events? We're pretty much up for anything - music, mueseums, sporting events, restaurants, pubs, scenic drives, local festivals, gardens, you name it. I'd love to hear about any hidden gems that aren't all touristy. Any areas to avoid - I've heard the Guiness Tour isn't worth it and you'd be better off just going to a pub and ordering a pint. Anything like that would be helpful. Thanks so much.

Answer 1

hi you

when in cork city you have shandon and can play the bells you also have the old city goal(jail) and a few miles outside of cork city you have cobh(queenstown) the last port of call of the titanic there a good one there next to the train station there an other one close by i dont know what that ones like in cobh there the titanic trail you can walk this yourself`s or go on a tour-guided one

Answer 2

Start practicing by drinking a gallon of beer.  Everywhere you go there will be beer.  All kinds.

Nothing worse than being in Ireland with an unconditioned bladder.

You'll actually have more fun going the opposite way of the tourist traps.  Meet the locals...they will tell you and be glad to show you the best places...

Answer 3

ok well id definatly recomend the viking splash tour in dublin its a great way to see the city and have a fantastis time and your daughter will just love it.

tramore irelands largest seaside town is well worth a visit when your in waterford as a great carnival atmosphere exists there and its only 25 mins from the city centre

photo island wildlife park in cork is worth a look in its like a zoo but a lot of the animals roam free

the lake tours in kilarney are both enjoyable and informative.

and then when your up in shannon you should visit bunratty folk park which is amazing especially if you get to go to an evening banquet.

Answer 4

ok i live in dublin so i know alot about dublin..

you dont need to bring aload of money just vthe amount u bring on a normal holiday. buy atleast 2 raincoats (the wether is c**p at the mo.

the beer factory is great gunniss brewary i think

the History museum is terrific so is clontaf clontarf the saint annes park in clontarf is great for kids

the city is great though. if you are travling around the country be sure to take a trip to Athy!!

Answer 5

Guinness Brewery in dublin, and the blarney stone in cork, and do the viking splash tour in dublin, and do the sea safari which leaves the harbour from malahide dublin

Answer 6

Be aware that children are not permitted in pubs anymore after a certain time.

There's not a whole lot to see in Shannon, but you might enjoy Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. In Clare there's also Seaworld at Lahinch, and the Aillwee Caves at Ballyvaughn.

Waterford has lots of great beaches, just be careful at Bunmahon, there's a dangerous undertow there.

Killarney has Muckross House and park, on the lakes, and that is lovely.

Answer 7

shopping in dublin and then after that back to the airport

ireland is a snoozefest

Answer 8

Respested sir, my humble request to you wud be that u must go for such a tour as you need to spend time with ur family, but u shud be careful with the people over there one cannot judge people they may cheat u $ may put in perilous situations.Choose an expirenced guide and the one whom u can depend partially. THANK YOU & DO ENJOYYY.....