Some prep questions on trip to Ireland

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Have most of the elements nailed down. Will spend time based in Dublin and Galway. Some questions for you all:

1. Any restaurant recommendations for Dublin and Galway? For Dublin, we’re looking at the Winding Stair, Cafe En Eine, and possibly Fire (have a picky 12 year old to account for.) Any suggestions for Galway welcome as well.
2. Best excursions in Dublin? DH wants to visit the Guinness factory but not sure the 12 year old will tolerate. Thinking Trinity University and Kilmainham. Any others?
3. Best of Galway? Booked a day going to Aran Islands with view of Cliffs of Moher. Anything within Galway of note (I.e. Latin Quarter)?
4. Belfast - taking the train from Dublin and will hit the Titanic Museum. Looking to possibly do a Black Cab your but don’t know how long it runs - anyone go this that can arrest? Are there varying timespan versions?

Thanks!

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*Cafe En Seine

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When you’re in Dublin, take the DART to Howth and hike up to Howth head. And/or, take the DART the other direction to Sandycove to see Forty Foot.

In Galway, we loved the restaurant Ruibin.

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We honestly enjoyed the Dublin Zoo.

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Definitely do a Black Cab tour in Belfast! There are various options to choose from ranging from a 90-minute mural tour to an all-day tour that takes you out to the Antrim Coast and Giant's Causeway before taking you back to the city to show you the murals and walls.

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The Kilmainham tour is definitely worth it. I would also check out the Book of Kells and walk around Trinity College.

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The Guiness factory is actually more of a Disney like experience - big and brash with cool stuff to see. It's not going through the real factory, but a simulated one aimed at people used to being entertained, and you go at your own pace, it's not a guided tour. A 12 year old absolutely would find it fun. And then you get to one of the highest points in Dublin, with a 360 degree view of the city. There he might get bored as you and spouse drink your beer. But it's still fun.

It even got "best tourist attraction" award a few years back.
https://www.businessinsider.com/guinness-storehouse-in-dublin-tour-2015-9

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Anonymous wrote:Definitely do a Black Cab tour in Belfast! There are various options to choose from ranging from a 90-minute mural tour to an all-day tour that takes you out to the Antrim Coast and Giant's Causeway before taking you back to the city to show you the murals and walls.

Thanks! Didn’t know if it was 90 minutes or 2+ Hours. We arrive in Belfast by 10 am and return at 4pm, so don’t have time for. N exhaustive tour but may be able to swing 90 minutes.

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Anonymous wrote:Have most of the elements nailed down. Will spend time based in Dublin and Galway. Some questions for you all:

1. Any restaurant recommendations for Dublin and Galway? For Dublin, we’re looking at the Winding Stair, Cafe En Eine, and possibly Fire (have a picky 12 year old to account for.) Any suggestions for Galway welcome as well.
2. Best excursions in Dublin? DH wants to visit the Guinness factory but not sure the 12 year old will tolerate. Thinking Trinity University and Kilmainham. Any others?
3. Best of Galway? Booked a day going to Aran Islands with view of Cliffs of Moher. Anything within Galway of note (I.e. Latin Quarter)?
4. Belfast - taking the train from Dublin and will hit the Titanic Museum. Looking to possibly do a Black Cab your but don’t know how long it runs - anyone go this that can arrest? Are there varying timespan versions?

Thanks!

Just north of the River Liffey in Dublin, you'll find:

The EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
Jeanie Johnston Tall ship/famine boat
GPO - General Post Office

These are all important in Irish history and within walking distance of each other.

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Anonymous wrote:Definitely do a Black Cab tour in Belfast! There are various options to choose from ranging from a 90-minute mural tour to an all-day tour that takes you out to the Antrim Coast and Giant's Causeway before taking you back to the city to show you the murals and walls.

Thanks! Didn’t know if it was 90 minutes or 2+ Hours. We arrive in Belfast by 10 am and return at 4pm, so don’t have time for. N exhaustive tour but may be able to swing 90 minutes.

Also, if anyone has a recommendation for a particular tour company that does the abbreviated black cab tour that would be great!

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We loved our Dublin Castle Tour. South of Dublin is Kilkenny which also has a great castle and lovely shops.

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Newgrange

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Anonymous wrote:When you’re in Dublin, take the DART to Howth and hike up to Howth head. And/or, take the DART the other direction to Sandycove to see Forty Foot.

In Galway, we loved the restaurant Ruibin.

THIS. Howth is fantastic. So is the town of Dalkey (where Matt Damon got stranded during Covid). Both have cliff walks, great pubs & restaurants and are a very easy ride from Dublin. You don't need more than 3 days in Dublin really

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Definitely do a Black Cab tour in Belfast! There are various options to choose from ranging from a 90-minute mural tour to an all-day tour that takes you out to the Antrim Coast and Giant's Causeway before taking you back to the city to show you the murals and walls.

Thanks! Didn’t know if it was 90 minutes or 2+ Hours. We arrive in Belfast by 10 am and return at 4pm, so don’t have time for. N exhaustive tour but may be able to swing 90 minutes.

Also, if anyone has a recommendation for a particular tour company that does the abbreviated black cab tour that would be great!

https://belfastblackcabtours.co.uk/

This is the tour company my family used. They were amazing!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Definitely do a Black Cab tour in Belfast! There are various options to choose from ranging from a 90-minute mural tour to an all-day tour that takes you out to the Antrim Coast and Giant's Causeway before taking you back to the city to show you the murals and walls.

Thanks! Didn’t know if it was 90 minutes or 2+ Hours. We arrive in Belfast by 10 am and return at 4pm, so don’t have time for. N exhaustive tour but may be able to swing 90 minutes.

Also, if anyone has a recommendation for a particular tour company that does the abbreviated black cab tour that would be great!

https://belfastblackcabtours.co.uk/

This is the tour company my family used. They were amazing!

Thanks for this!