Re: 4 days to see Ireland

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: : Hi Pat, : : In March I am taking a trip to Ireland. I will be spending several days in Dublin, and have 4 days to travel the as much of Ireland as I can without it being too overwhelming. What are the must see stops? I have tired to plan places to go, but I'm not sure what towns to stay in or see. Can you please make recommendations to my itinerary. Thank you! : : Monday: : : - Dublin to Kilkenny (2 hours, 17 minutes drive time) : : - Kilkenny to Waterford (1 hour) : : Tuesday : : - Waterford to Limerick (2 hour) [pass through Tipperary] : : - Limerick to Shannon (40 minutes) : : - Shannon to Clare (45 minutes) : : Wednesday : : - Clare to Galway (1 hours, 30 minutes) : : Thursday : : - Galway to Dublin (4 hours) : Dear Karen, : Your itinerary plan is not too overwhelming - however, it is a little puzzing in parts. : Let's take it day by day: : Monday: : - Dublin to Kilkenny (2 hours, 17 minutes drive time) : - Kilkenny to Waterford (1 hour) : COMMENTS: While these computer driving times are good guidelines, the actual driving time by a human being can vary - due to weather, traffic, congestion in towns, and traffic around Dublin airport. The Kilkenny-Waterford estimate of one hour is pretty accurate, unless there are roadworks on the approach to Waterford which there were the last time I drove through, and I believe are still there. So always allow extra time! : As for what to see, be sure to plan time for the delightful river towns south of Kilkenny City en route to Waterford - Bennettsbridge, Thomastown, Inistioge etc. See my section on The Southeast. : Tuesday : - Waterford to Limerick (2 hour) [pass through Tipperary] : COMMENTS: This is probably more like 3 hours. Plan to stop at Cahir to see the castle. : - Limerick to Shannon (40 minutes) : COMMENTS: This is actually more like 20 minutes to a half-hour as it is a good, fast road. : - Shannon to Clare (45 minutes) : COMMENTS: This is where I am puzzled. Shannon Airport is in Co. CLARE. Clare is a county not a town - where in Co. Clare are you aiming to go? : Wednesday : - Clare to Galway (1 hours, 30 minutes) : COMMENTS: Again, it depends on where in Co. Clare you will be coming from. : Thursday : - Galway to Dublin (4 hours) : COMMENTS: This driving stimate is fairly accurate, but can be longer if you encounter traffic on the approach to Dublin, especially on week days when there are a lot of trucks. What time is your flight? : Please do post further questions on my "new" Forum. Just go back to my main Forum Intro page and click to the new Forum from there. : Hope this helps. : PAT

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