Travelling to ireland?

Question

my friend and i are going to ireland for spring break next year. i am looking for some tips on where to stay/what to do/what NOT to do...etc. we will be in dublin for St. Patty's Day and we're just looking to get out of the states for a week and have some euro-fun. he's super excited but i'm kinda nervous...any tips for 1st time pond-hoppers?

anybody out there ever been to ireland?

Answer 1

I agree with the previous poster  - Dublin is fun but also try to get out of the city for a few days - County Kerry on the southwest coast is breathtaking - you can drive the "Kerry Ring" Visit Dingle and Killarney. If you choose to stay in Killarney try this B&B - http://homepage.eircom.net/~noraville/in... - it is close to town, clean, and the owner and staff are very friendly.

Answer 2

Going to Dublin?  Like Guiness?  Go to the brewery for the best pint in the world.  Also head to Temple Bar for partying, loads of restaurants, pubs, bars, nightclubs.

If you're there for a week and like the countryside, rent a car and go driving over to the west coast.  Supposed to be one of the most tranquil places in the world.

Answer 3

Sorry, I have not been there, although I have always wanted to go.

I really hope your a beer drinker, given that you will be in Dublin on St Pat's day. Remember to pack something green!

No doubt your kinky mind will think of something to do as you walk past all those phone booths.

Answer 4

i would stay in Dublin for the patricks day festival. It gets a bit messy with people all over the place at times, but if you find yourself a nice wee pub with a good atmosphere you will have the best time. After that get the h**l out of dublin! Go West! If you want to see the best of Ireland, people, scenery, craic you got to go west! Anywhere between Galway and Donegal has fantastic scenery and great people. Some people will advise to go south to Cork/Kerry, but that area is a total tourist trap! Stick to the west.

Answer 5

For a very cheap stay, try Foulksrath Castle near Kilkenny.  It's a 15th century Norman tower with eight-foot thick walls and candles in every arrow slit for when the power goes out.  It was awesome, only about $20 per person per night.  

From there it's only a short hop to Kilkenny, a wonderful town with narrow winding streets, lots of pubs and shops.  Tour Kilkenny Castle while you're there.  Very interesting history.  

My son and I vastly preferred Kilkenny to Dublin.  It has so much more flavor.