Irish Lamb
In response to a listener’s questions and comments, we produced this show in order to illustrate what a two-week vacation in Ireland could look like. This is only one of an infinite number of options available to travellers, but it will give you an idea of what you *can* do.
Fasten your seatbelts for a whirlwind tour of the Republic and Northern Ireland!
Ferries from Rossaveel (Bus available from Galway City)
Aran Island Ferries
Aran Direct
Ferries from Doolin
Doolin 2 Aran Ferries
http://www.aran-island-ferry.com/
Aran Doolin Ferries
Doolin Ferry
Moher Cruises
http://www.cliffs-of-moher-cruises.com/
(This carrier provides service to Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher cruises, as do some of the other Doolin operators.)
Flights to the Aran Islands
Aer Arann
http://www.aerarannislands.ie/
Shuttle buses for ferries and flights leave from Galway (and Kilronan) daily, but you can drive yourself out to the airport or ferry docks if you prefer.
Other Links
Kylemore Abbey
Connemara Region
http://www.connemaraireland.com/
County Mayo Home Page
(with links to towns and attractions in County Mayo, including the village of Murrisk and the town of Westport)
County Sligo Home Page
Sligo Heritage Page
Enniskillen Home Page
Ulster American Folk Park
Dungiven Castle
http://www.dungivencastle.com/welcome.html
North Antrim Information
Giantâs Causeway
http://www.northantrim.com/giantscauseway.htm
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
http://www.northantrim.com/carrick_a_rede.htm
Dunluce Castle/Carrickfergus Castle
http://www.geographia.com/northern-ireland/ukiant03.htm
Monasterboice
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ireland/monasterboice.htm
Mellifont Abbey
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ireland/mellifont-abbey.htm
Brú na Bóinne
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/MidlandsEastCoast/BrunaBoinneVisitorCentreNewgrangeandKnowth/
Loughcrew
http://www.loughcrew.com/cairns.htm
(When you return the key to the cairn, be sure to take a trip through the Loughcrew Gardens or buy a cup of tea or coffee and a snack at the Coffee Shop.)
National Museum of Ireland
http://www.museum.ie/en/homepage.aspx
Dublin Bus Tours (we’re not making a recommendation of one over another)
http://www.dublintours.net/tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=7192
http://194.106.151.179/sightseeing/index.aspx
Kilkenny Self-Guided Walking Tour
http://www.knockahopple.com/Kilkenny.pdf
Kells Augustinian Priory
http://www.kellsvillage.bravepages.com/priory.htm
Cashel town and the Rock of Cashel
Mallow Information
http://www.mallow.ie/co/web/Cork%20County%20Council/Mallow/Visit%20Mallow
Killarney
Ring of Kerry
http://www.ringofkerrytourism.com/
Skellig Michael
http://www.sacredsites.com/europe/ireland/skellig_michael.html
http://www.kerrypoet.utvinternet.com/monastic/kerry/skellig.html
Skellig Experience Centre
http://www.skelligexperience.com/skellig_experience.html
Dingle Peninsula
http://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/
The Famine Cottage
http://www.famine-cottage.com/
Blasket Islands
http://www.greatblasketisland.com/
Blennerville Windmill
http://www.blennervilleattractions.ie/
King John’s Castle & Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
http://www.shannonheritage.com/Attractions/
Join us again next time for more adventures in Ireland. Slan!
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Originally Posted by Kelly, Imported by EngagingIreland – What can I say. I’d like to thank my producer, my director. I am somebody. You made a podcast including my name….. Really, thanks for the time spent responding to my questions. It was very helpful. I do have a flight into Dublin but can adjust the intinerary based on your outline to see much of what you discussed. I will be staying in Galway in lieu of Doolin. I am also delaying my rental car pick-up until leaving Dublin thanks to your suggestion. I very much appreciate it. Kelly
Originally Posted by Alma, Imported by EngagingIreland – I’ve listened to your podcast and I am interested in ascertaining how many times you have been to Ireland. Have you traveled all over the country? Thanks in advance for this information
Originally Posted by Pat and Jon, Imported by EngagingIreland – Travis and Kathy, We wanted to thank you for a wonderful podcast. We’ve been to Ireland twice now. On our most recent trip we took my mother and were in Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day 2008. Much as you described, seeing the look on my mother’s face was enough to offset the cost of the cCeltic Tiger vs. the dollar. This past weekend we drove 1600 miles round-trip to see Jon’s mother in Pennsylvania. We listened to your entire run of casts straight through (in reverse order — don’t ask). It was so much fun to hear you describe places we’ve been, and start taking notes on places we’ve missed. Like you, we would love to move there one day so we’ll both be paying to attention to your developments along those lines. Keep up the great podcast! –pat