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Me and the Mr are off to Ireland for a few days beginning of December, we’ve got to go to Dublin first for something but then we’ve planned on hiring a car and travelling to the west coast for an explore.
Had anyone been, could you recommend where to stay, where to visit?
Thanks muchly
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"Malahide just down t’road from Dublin is a nice place to stop for a drink and a wander.
Enjoy the trip!  "
Except that’s the East Coast, but hey… whatever  |
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When you're in Dublin I'd recommend Howth, Malahide for that village feel with cute independent shops etc and Portmarnock is lovely if you want a long coastal beach walk. Howth has loads of amazing restaurants, great if you like seafood. Regular boat tours to the small islands and it's just gorgeous and so scenic.
If you're going into town, definitely do the Guinness factory tour... I feel like you kind of have to if you've never been before. You'll have endless options for food, depends on what you like but it's easy enough to have a good walk around. I love Phoenix Park too, but that's more if you just fancy a long walk I think.
All above are super easy to get to on the train and it's a quick journey between each one.
I've not travelled as much around Ireland as I'd like. I've been to Galway and it was insanely beautiful. I think we stayed at The Ardagh which was breathtaking. But I'm sure there are even more wonderful places. I'm sure someone will come along to give advice. It might be worth posting in the Irish section.
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"When you're in Dublin I'd recommend Howth, Malahide for that village feel with cute independent shops etc and Portmarnock is lovely if you want a long coastal beach walk. Howth has loads of amazing restaurants, great if you like seafood. Regular boat tours to the small islands and it's just gorgeous and so scenic.
If you're going into town, definitely do the Guinness factory tour... I feel like you kind of have to if you've never been before. You'll have endless options for food, depends on what you like but it's easy enough to have a good walk around. I love Phoenix Park too, but that's more if you just fancy a long walk I think.
All above are super easy to get to on the train and it's a quick journey between each one.
I've not travelled as much around Ireland as I'd like. I've been to Galway and it was insanely beautiful. I think we stayed at The Ardagh which was breathtaking. But I'm sure there are even more wonderful places. I'm sure someone will come along to give advice. It might be worth posting in the Irish section.
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He wants to visit Silco ( I think that’s the place )
I’ve never been to Ireland so want to explore as much as possible!
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"Do yourself a favour get out of Dublin and its posh suburbs ASAP because its nothing but a tourist trap. "
Still lovely though. X
But definitely better places to see! |
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"Do yourself a favour get out of Dublin and its posh suburbs ASAP because its nothing but a tourist trap. "
He’s only there for a work thing on the Friday then Saturday morning we’re off out of it until we fly back Monday afternoon  |
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"When you're in Dublin I'd recommend Howth, Malahide for that village feel with cute independent shops etc and Portmarnock is lovely if you want a long coastal beach walk. Howth has loads of amazing restaurants, great if you like seafood. Regular boat tours to the small islands and it's just gorgeous and so scenic.
If you're going into town, definitely do the Guinness factory tour... I feel like you kind of have to if you've never been before. You'll have endless options for food, depends on what you like but it's easy enough to have a good walk around. I love Phoenix Park too, but that's more if you just fancy a long walk I think.
All above are super easy to get to on the train and it's a quick journey between each one.
I've not travelled as much around Ireland as I'd like. I've been to Galway and it was insanely beautiful. I think we stayed at The Ardagh which was breathtaking. But I'm sure there are even more wonderful places. I'm sure someone will come along to give advice. It might be worth posting in the Irish section.
He wants to visit Silco ( I think that’s the place )
I’ve never been to Ireland so want to explore as much as possible!
Thank you "
I've not heard of that! Unless you mean Sligo?
I'm still learning all the names as I've only been here a year. Maybe there is a Silco.
Have an amazing time! A great group on Facebook called Love Ireland which will help you out too with lots of info about the Wild Atlantic Way! |
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"Do yourself a favour get out of Dublin and its posh suburbs ASAP because its nothing but a tourist trap.
Still lovely though. X
But definitely better places to see! "
it's not lovely. The west coast from south kerry up to north donegal there is no place in the world nicer than the scenery the pubs and the people. |
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"Do yourself a favour get out of Dublin and its posh suburbs ASAP because its nothing but a tourist trap.
Still lovely though. X
But definitely better places to see! it's not lovely. The west coast from south kerry up to north donegal there is no place in the world nicer than the scenery the pubs and the people. "
Alright then! If you say so!
Dublin is a shithole OP have you tried Birmingham instead x |
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"Do yourself a favour get out of Dublin and its posh suburbs ASAP because its nothing but a tourist trap.
Still lovely though. X
But definitely better places to see! it's not lovely. The west coast from south kerry up to north donegal there is no place in the world nicer than the scenery the pubs and the people.
Alright then! If you say so!
Dublin is a shithole OP have you tried Birmingham instead x "
trust The Irish when we say a place is a shit hole we have a tendency for knowing where the best places to visit in our own country because we have lived here all our lives. |
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"Do yourself a favour get out of Dublin and its posh suburbs ASAP because its nothing but a tourist trap.
Still lovely though. X
But definitely better places to see! it's not lovely. The west coast from south kerry up to north donegal there is no place in the world nicer than the scenery the pubs and the people.
Alright then! If you say so!
Dublin is a shithole OP have you tried Birmingham instead x trust The Irish when we say a place is a shit hole we have a tendency for knowing where the best places to visit in our own country because we have lived here all our lives. "
Yeah well most of my family are from here and my partners family have lived here all their life and they'd completely disagree with you, but sure, what do they know.
Peace be with you. X |
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"Do yourself a favour get out of Dublin and its posh suburbs ASAP because its nothing but a tourist trap.
Still lovely though. X
But definitely better places to see! it's not lovely. The west coast from south kerry up to north donegal there is no place in the world nicer than the scenery the pubs and the people.
Alright then! If you say so!
Dublin is a shithole OP have you tried Birmingham instead x trust The Irish when we say a place is a shit hole we have a tendency for knowing where the best places to visit in our own country because we have lived here all our lives.
Yeah well most of my family are from here and my partners family have lived here all their life and they'd completely disagree with you, but sure, what do they know.
Peace be with you. X "
are they from Dublin by any chance because the only other person from Ireland that I have seen agreed with me. If you want to pay stupid prices for hotels, food, drink, and parking by all means go to Dublin. |
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"When you're in Dublin I'd recommend Howth, Malahide for that village feel with cute independent shops etc and Portmarnock is lovely if you want a long coastal beach walk. Howth has loads of amazing restaurants, great if you like seafood. Regular boat tours to the small islands and it's just gorgeous and so scenic.
If you're going into town, definitely do the Guinness factory tour... I feel like you kind of have to if you've never been before. You'll have endless options for food, depends on what you like but it's easy enough to have a good walk around. I love Phoenix Park too, but that's more if you just fancy a long walk I think.
All above are super easy to get to on the train and it's a quick journey between each one.
I've not travelled as much around Ireland as I'd like. I've been to Galway and it was insanely beautiful. I think we stayed at The Ardagh which was breathtaking. But I'm sure there are even more wonderful places. I'm sure someone will come along to give advice. It might be worth posting in the Irish section.
He wants to visit Silco ( I think that’s the place )
I’ve never been to Ireland so want to explore as much as possible!
Thank you
I've not heard of that! Unless you mean Sligo?
I'm still learning all the names as I've only been here a year. Maybe there is a Silco.
Have an amazing time! A great group on Facebook called Love Ireland which will help you out too with lots of info about the Wild Atlantic Way! "
No you’re right.. I got it wrong lol x |
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"Do yourself a favour get out of Dublin and its posh suburbs ASAP because its nothing but a tourist trap.
Still lovely though. X
But definitely better places to see! it's not lovely. The west coast from south kerry up to north donegal there is no place in the world nicer than the scenery the pubs and the people.
Alright then! If you say so!
Dublin is a shithole OP have you tried Birmingham instead x trust The Irish when we say a place is a shit hole we have a tendency for knowing where the best places to visit in our own country because we have lived here all our lives.
Yeah well most of my family are from here and my partners family have lived here all their life and they'd completely disagree with you, but sure, what do they know.
Peace be with you. X are they from Dublin by any chance because the only other person from Ireland that I have seen agreed with me. If you want to pay stupid prices for hotels, food, drink, and parking by all means go to Dublin. "
Chill out… this is a nice friendly thread and no nasty comments are required!! |
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"Do yourself a favour get out of Dublin and its posh suburbs ASAP because its nothing but a tourist trap.
Still lovely though. X
But definitely better places to see! it's not lovely. The west coast from south kerry up to north donegal there is no place in the world nicer than the scenery the pubs and the people.
Alright then! If you say so!
Dublin is a shithole OP have you tried Birmingham instead x trust The Irish when we say a place is a shit hole we have a tendency for knowing where the best places to visit in our own country because we have lived here all our lives.
Yeah well most of my family are from here and my partners family have lived here all their life and they'd completely disagree with you, but sure, what do they know.
Peace be with you. X are they from Dublin by any chance because the only other person from Ireland that I have seen agreed with me. If you want to pay stupid prices for hotels, food, drink, and parking by all means go to Dublin.
Chill out… this is a nice friendly thread and no nasty comments are required!! "
thats not a nasty comment that's how we talk about Dublin on a regular basis. |
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"Do yourself a favour get out of Dublin and its posh suburbs ASAP because its nothing but a tourist trap.
He’s only there for a work thing on the Friday then Saturday morning we’re off out of it until we fly back Monday afternoon "
It's a little over 2 hrs on the motorway down to Galway, an hour south along the coast you have the cliffs of moher in Clare . An hour west of Galway is the connemara national park ,kylemore abbey is a good pitstop. If you continue north from there about another hour to Westport, beautiful town with plenty of good eateries and bars. And if you're feeling up to it like to the top of Croagh Patrick to take in the views of Clew bay.All possible in a short break |
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"Do yourself a favour get out of Dublin and its posh suburbs ASAP because its nothing but a tourist trap.
He’s only there for a work thing on the Friday then Saturday morning we’re off out of it until we fly back Monday afternoon
It's a little over 2 hrs on the motorway down to Galway, an hour south along the coast you have the cliffs of moher in Clare . An hour west of Galway is the connemara national park ,kylemore abbey is a good pitstop. If you continue north from there about another hour to Westport, beautiful town with plenty of good eateries and bars. And if you're feeling up to it like to the top of Croagh Patrick to take in the views of Clew bay.All possible in a short break "
Brilliant thank you!
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Just an FYI. Remember your visiting the west coast of Ireland in December. The weather can be extremely wet, cold and windy. Not great for sightseeing, hiking etc. Maybe pick somewhere like Galway which has other indoor attractions just incase it's filthy weather outside.But if the weather is clear and dry(it will still be cold) there is some amazing scenery around the Galway, Mayo, Clare areas. Also you said your hiring a car do yourself a favour and sort it out before you arrive don't just rock up and try to hire one. You will get a nasty shock when you see the car hire prices over here and the price you get if you just rock up may cause heart issues. |
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"Just an FYI. Remember your visiting the west coast of Ireland in December. The weather can be extremely wet, cold and windy. Not great for sightseeing, hiking etc. Maybe pick somewhere like Galway which has other indoor attractions just incase it's filthy weather outside.But if the weather is clear and dry(it will still be cold) there is some amazing scenery around the Galway, Mayo, Clare areas. Also you said your hiring a car do yourself a favour and sort it out before you arrive don't just rock up and try to hire one. You will get a nasty shock when you see the car hire prices over here and the price you get if you just rock up may cause heart issues. "
We’re kitted out for the weather.. and he’s sorting the car this weekend so we’re all good on those points |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
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"Helloooo
Me and the Mr are off to Ireland for a few days beginning of December, we’ve got to go to Dublin first for something but then we’ve planned on hiring a car and travelling to the west coast for an explore.
Had anyone been, could you recommend where to stay, where to visit?
Thanks muchly
Pixie "
port rush is lovely rope bridge, harbour and a beach  |
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While you're in Dublin definitely do some of the sights here. Then head west and base yourselves in Galway. Some of the most beautiful places in the country are only 1-2 hrs drive away. Despite the gobshite comments above about Dublin being a shithole,it's actually a great place to live but like any major city it has its problems. Ireland is very expensive regardless of where you are so plan accordingly. Hope ye have a great time! |
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"When you're in Dublin I'd recommend Howth, Malahide for that village feel with cute independent shops etc and Portmarnock is lovely if you want a long coastal beach walk. Howth has loads of amazing restaurants, great if you like seafood. Regular boat tours to the small islands and it's just gorgeous and so scenic.
If you're going into town, definitely do the Guinness factory tour... I feel like you kind of have to if you've never been before. You'll have endless options for food, depends on what you like but it's easy enough to have a good walk around. I love Phoenix Park too, but that's more if you just fancy a long walk I think.
All above are super easy to get to on the train and it's a quick journey between each one.
I've not travelled as much around Ireland as I'd like. I've been to Galway and it was insanely beautiful. I think we stayed at The Ardagh which was breathtaking. But I'm sure there are even more wonderful places. I'm sure someone will come along to give advice. It might be worth posting in the Irish section.
He wants to visit Silco ( I think that’s the place )
I’ve never been to Ireland so want to explore as much as possible!
Thank you "
Ah yes. The 33rd county Silco.
Beautiful place...full of comely maidens dancing at the crossroads to music being played by leprechauns. |
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By *asual777Man
over a year ago
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From west of Ireland here
Galway city : shop street and west end for pubs and restaurants
Connemara ; clifden for the vibe , ballynahinch castle , Connemara National park , Kylemore abbey , roundstone village
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