Posted by jodi g on March 25, 2007 at 01:32:31:
Hi Pat,
I think?? I have an itinerary planned out, based upon your books, your advice and our interests. I'm traveling with my two children: 15 year old son and an 11 year old daughter... I appreciate your time and expertise...Here goes!!
Arrive Dublin 6/23/07 am.
Sa 6/23 Dublin: sight see: Book of Kells, Trinity College, ?Dublinia
Su 6/24 Dublin: Mass at St. Pat's...?drive south/west
?unsure to stay Sunday night in Dublin and drive Monday?
M 6/25 Tralee: Ballyseede Castle
T 6/26 Killarney:
W 6/27 Killarney:
Th 6/28 Killarney:
Plan to see Dingle Peninsula(Fungie), Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, ?Gap of Dunloe, Blarney Castle, ?horseback ride
F 6/29 Galway:
Sa 6/30 Galway:
Su 7/1 Galway:
Plan to see Aran Islands, Connemara(catamaran), Kylemore Abbey, Galway City
M 7/2 Bunratty Folk Park and Banquet
7/3 Return home:(
Additional questions:
Best to pick up car in Dublin (not airport?)
Best place to experience Irish Music with older children?
Any recommended stops from Dublin to Tralee? ?Irish National Studs,?Kilkenny,?Waterford
Recommendations re: accommodations. Since I'm traveling alone with two children I'm leaning toward hotels rather than B/B's...unless you highly recommend someone you're familiar with.
Where to fit in Cliffs of Moher, Ailwee Caves?
Wise to drive Ring of Kerry v. taking bus tour? We'll be renting from DDooley (just have to keep my 15 year old navigator focused!!)
Anything else you'd recommend?
Thanks again, Jodi G.