New Season, Old World
aprille
Exploring husband's Irish roots and general adventure
May 6, 2006
based on 9 votes
A circular driving trip around Ireland, with an emphasis on the Burren and the Aran Islands
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Explore locations featured in this goList:
Dublin, Tully, Kilkenny, Cashel, County Clare, Ballyvaughan, Inishmore, Slane, Carlingford
- Category: Perfect week or more
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Traveler type: Culture, Sightseeing, Active/Outdoors
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Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Families with teenagers, Students, Budget travelers, Active/adventure, Tourists
- Seasons: Spring, Summer
- Tags: Ireland, ancient, history, guesthouse, adventure, Burren
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| Friendly guesthouse with a young clientele |
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| Cool, historical college. Vibrant and green. |
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| Old illuminated texts, nicely presented and well-preserved. A must-see for bibliophiles. |
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4. Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens & St. Fiachra's Garden
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| Really peaceful, beautiful gardens and lovely horses. |
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| Historic castle on lovely, well-manicured grounds. Be sure to find the small family cemetery that includes a pet grave. |
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6. St. Canice's Cathedral
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| Interesting old cathedral. The best part of a visit is a climb up the Round Tower, which you can feel swaying in the breeze. Great views! |
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| Friendly guesthouse in a historic atmosphere. It was a little worn, but our room was huge, more like a suite. The breakfast in the place across the road (included) was very good in cool surroundings. |
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9. Legends Townhouse and Restaurant
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| Lovely little place with fabulous food--the best we ate in Ireland. |
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| Often overlooked, this stark, somewhat desolate area in western Ireland is definitely worth exploration. It's like the surface of the moon--amazing! |
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| Amazing natural feature, but kind of crowded and touristy. If you can make it to the Aran Islands, the cliffs at Dun Aengus are just as good in a more fascinating setting. |
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| Modern, spacious, and extremely friendly place. The staff were beyond helpful--they even helped my husband set up a birthday surprise, bring in flowers and champagne from a nearby town. They also helped arrange our trip to the Aran Islands. |
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| Ireland's premiere show cave! Fun if you're into caves--it doesn't require much athleticism. Very accessible. |
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| This was a bit dead in the off-season, so it's good if you want peace and quiet. |
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15. Dun Aengus - The Fort of Aonghasa
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| Amazing! The cliffs are just as incredible as the Cliffs of Moher, and the ancient fort is amazing. Especially impressive were the native rocks used as a defensive device against intruders on horseback. |
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| Kind of touristy, but very interesting as an ancient structure and timepiece. I liked the graffiti from the 19th century. |
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| Very pretty little seaside town. |
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