I want to live in Ireland

[Anonymous]

I usually go to North Carolina mountains with tbe kids for a few weeks and just live, if you know what I mean. Make our own meals, go for hikes in fresh air, swim in rivers , shop in new stores , visit new parks and talk to new people. No sightseeing or complicated agendas. This summer I want to do the same, but in Ireland. I have two girls 10 and 12. Where should I go/ stay? Nothing urban, but easy distance for taking the kids to activities.

[Anonymous]

I looked into this a few years ago and concluded that I would need a car which adds to the expense. I would go to Bundoran on the west coast in County Donegal. That where the Irish go for their holidays. You could rent a place within walking distance to the beach and shops. Your kids could do a surf camp and the side trips around the area are beautiful.

[Anonymous]

Galway- nice size town but not too big, easy proximity to hiking, date trip to the Inisheer or Inismore islands.

[Anonymous]

Maybe Wicklow Mountains? Beautiful and near Dublin if you want to see that too.

[Anonymous]

The country is really small, so just explore it all. Smaller towns are not too fond of outsiders or tourists though, so be friendly and remember their culture and customs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The country is really small, so just explore it all. Smaller towns are not too fond of outsiders or tourists though, so be friendly and remember their culture and customs.

What? Every small town in Ireland I have ever visited is delightful and warm. Maybe it’s you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The country is really small, so just explore it all. Smaller towns are not too fond of outsiders or tourists though, so be friendly and remember their culture and customs.

What? Every small town in Ireland I have ever visited is delightful and warm. Maybe it’s you.

I agree that the people are generally nice and hospitable. Just avoid being obnoxious, which is good advice anywhere except dcum.

[Anonymous]

Donegal.
We had a fantastic Airbnb there if you are interested. Great host who lived on site if you are cool with that. Nature centered there but could do a few day trips both North and South.