Ireland- help me plan our stay

[Anonymous]

We'll be in Ireland for a bit less than 2 week, staying close to Dingle (though flying into Dublin). What would you suggest our itinerary be for a family with 2 elementary aged kids?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Personally, I would spend some time in different cities if possible. If you are going to be staying in Dublin at all before or after your flights, go to the Kilmainham Gaol (get tickets in advance), Little Museum of Dublin, Trinity College, Christchurch Cathedral, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Make sure you go to Murphy's Ice Cream and Butler's Chocolate Factory. Also, take some time to walk around Grafton Street, O'Connell Street, and St. Stephen's Green.

Howth and Dalkey are beautiful seaside towns with a lot of great restaurants and they are very easy to walk around.

Since you are going to have two weeks, I also highly recommend going up to Northern Ireland for two or three days. Belfast has an extremely interesting history and your kids would love the Titanic Museum. Also, the Antrim Coast is gorgeous! Pictures do not do it justice!

[Anonymous]

The Dingle Skellig is a wonderful hotel! There are lots of great shops and restaurants in town. The beehive huts are nearby and a great attraction for families. So is a boat trip to see Fungi.

http://www.dingleskellig.com/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Dingle Skellig is a wonderful hotel! There are lots of great shops and restaurants in town. The beehive huts are nearby and a great attraction for families. So is a boat trip to see Fungi.

http://www.dingleskellig.com/

Oh and if you spend time in Dublin, do the Viking Splash tour. The kids will love it, it's a great (and quick way) to learn about Dublin. The locals also play along with tour as well.

[Anonymous]

We really enjoyed Bunratty Castle and Folk Park for the kids. Cliffs of Moher also a must.

[Anonymous]

Cliffs of Moher scared the living benewzus out of me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Dingle Skellig is a wonderful hotel! There are lots of great shops and restaurants in town. The beehive huts are nearby and a great attraction for families. So is a boat trip to see Fungi.

http://www.dingleskellig.com/

Oh and if you spend time in Dublin, do the Viking Splash tour. The kids will love it, it's a great (and quick way) to learn about Dublin. The locals also play along with tour as well.

Awesome idea, tx!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Personally, I would spend some time in different cities if possible. If you are going to be staying in Dublin at all before or after your flights, go to the Kilmainham Gaol (get tickets in advance), Little Museum of Dublin, Trinity College, Christchurch Cathedral, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Make sure you go to Murphy's Ice Cream and Butler's Chocolate Factory. Also, take some time to walk around Grafton Street, O'Connell Street, and St. Stephen's Green.

Howth and Dalkey are beautiful seaside towns with a lot of great restaurants and they are very easy to walk around.

Since you are going to have two weeks, I also highly recommend going up to Northern Ireland for two or three days. Belfast has an extremely interesting history and your kids would love the Titanic Museum. Also, the Antrim Coast is gorgeous! Pictures do not do it justice!

We have free housing in Dingle so we'll be there for a fair bit- but would happily do an overnight trip or two.

[Anonymous]

I highly recommend you check ou Ireland's Blue Book for wonderful hotels and inns for a couple of days away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cliffs of Moher scared the living benewzus out of
me.

NP Also planning an Ireland trip. What about the cliffs scared you. I've become a scaredy cat!

[Anonymous]

Kilarney National Park is an easy drive (1 hour) from Dingle. Lots to see and do there including Ring of Kerry.