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| 1258.1 | some prelim advice. | CTHQ::COADY | | Tue Aug 10 1993 14:51 | 18 |
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This could take sometime to work out and give detailed feedback, but it
looks like a lot of travelling. You'll see more in 2 weeks than most
residents will see in their life :=).
The trip from Dublin to Waterford; take the coast road thru Wicklow and
Wexford - some nice views along that way and its better than the
"motorways". It will take a fair bit of driving time.
The trip from Waterford to Cork, again if you take the coast road along
Waterford and into Cork via Dungarvan etc, makes it a nice drive.
Again will easily take twice as long as the main routes.
Seeing Leitrim, Roscommon etc in 1 day ... Hmmm. I guess it can be
done, but it will at a speed of 60 mph+.
On the name Hunt; relatively popular in the Roscommon area.
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| 1258.2 | | BONKIN::BOYLE | Tony. Melbourne, Australia | Tue Aug 10 1993 21:01 | 40 |
| >Day 1:
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> Land in Dublin.
> See Trinity College, the Book of Kells and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
> Travel to Kilkenny and see Kilkenny Castle.
> Travel on to Waterford and spend the night.
I've seen some tight schedules before but this one takes the biscuit.
Lets look at it :
09:00 Arrive Dublin airport
10:30 Get to the city (pass thru customs, pickup car etc).
11:00 Finally find somewhere to park that rented car
11:30 Nip into Trinity College, have a quick look around as you rush
thru the campus.
11:45 Arrive at queue for Book of Kells
12:00 Glance at the book of Kells
12:01 Stop looking at the book of Kells
12:30 Arrive at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
13:00 Leave Cathedral, have some lunch.
14:00 Get back to car, start finding your way out of Dublin.
16:00 Arrive Kilkenny Castle
Take some photos
16:30 Leave for Waterford
18:00 Arrive waterford
18:00 Find somewhere to stay
19:00 Eat
20:30 Sleep
Using this you don't get to see any other part of Dublin like Grafton
St., Guinness brewery or any of the other tourist spots. You will also
be exhausted by the time you get to Waterford. You'll have also spent
more time in the car than on the ground.
If I were you I'd cut a few things out of my itinerary and devote more
time to the ones I went to. Enjoy the places you vist, don't just fly
past them.
Tony.
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| 1258.3 | Some thoughts | TINCUP::AGUE | DTN-592-4939, 719-598-3498(SSL) | Tue Aug 10 1993 22:07 | 12 |
| In Dublin, I'd take time to visit the Killmayhem (sp) Prison, about 2
hours. It gives you a good idea of the past 200 year struggle the
Irish have had with the British.
Nearby the Cliffs of Moher (sp) is Doolin. It has several great pubs
with music. I'd stay there overnight rather than in Galway. Also
nearby is a dock and tour services to the Arin Isles. Much easier to
leave from Doolin than from downtown Galway.
-- Jim
(I know Killmayhem is the incorrect spelling, it just happens to be my
personal mnemonic for remembering the name.)
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| 1258.4 | And there off! | ISEQ::JSMYTH | | Wed Aug 11 1993 05:31 | 5 |
| If you are arriving in from the USA on the first day, then all you'll
be fit for is sleep, not the 300 odd mile gallop around the South East
you've planned.
Joe.
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| 1258.5 | A few tips. | MACNAS::JDOOLEY | On the way | Wed Aug 11 1993 08:49 | 59 |
| The Galway races took place on the last week of July. There aren't any
races here again until Sept.
You will need at least a full day or two in Dublin. Normal big city
rules of security apply. A series of robberies and thefts involving
tourists has led to large-scale media attention, this is more because
Ireland formerly enjoyed an exceptionally low crime rate, now it's on
the increase. This means being careful with expensive items left in a
car, handbags left on a seat etc. and always keeping a look out in
lonely areas at night.
Kilkenny is worthwhile a halfday on the way to Waterford. See if you
can overnight in Tramore, a seaside resort and the only one likely to
be sunny this year; The west has been very wet this year.
Cork and Kerry; You mention that you will be booking accommodation as
you travel from place to place; Do this by 2.00 pm at the latest in
Kerry, it is very popular and full this time of year.
Doolin: Ferry trips go to Inisheer, the smallest of the three Aran
Islands; the Neolithic pre-Celtic fort, Dun Aengus, is on the big
island, Inish More, which is accessable from Galway. Doolin has a very
busy spell in July and August; book accommodation well in advance.The
pub, O'Connors is the only pub I know of that has Irish music every
night of the week throughout the year.Nearby hostels and campsites lend
it a youthful athmospere.
Galway: A city of 50,000 people who are well used to tourists with
plenty of eating out, pubs and entertainment this time of year. Be
prepared for large crowds, an arty, hippy athmosphere with street
performers and , again, book your accommodation in good time. Galway has
tons of accomodation but you may not get exactly what you want unless
you book early. A lot of hostels and ordinary houses can also supply
accomodation here.
You will probably be on vouchers but if not then accommodation is around
�13.00 per person sharing a double room per night . This can be up to
�20.00 in Dublin and other popular areas so always ask the
price. Holders of vouchers may be asked to pay extra for en suite
showers if they are not included on the voucher already; ask before you
stay.
Petrol, or gasoline works out about $4.50 per gallon so make due
allowances in your spending plans. Car hire is also expensive. Meals are
cheaper or on par with the States and cooking tends to copy the British
model of boiled vegetables etc. There is also a good selection of fast
food joints in the towns if that is your fancy.
Like Britain, we drive on the left and also be aware that some road
signs, mostly the green ones give distances in kilometers ( 0.6 miles )
while the older black and white finger signs give it in miles, which
can be confusing ! Be prepared to drive slowly as every vehicle is
allowed on the roads, including tractors and livestock. Ireland has
very little motorways so time journeys at 40 m.p.h as a guide, you
won't be far off.
Lastly, enjoy your holiday. Ireland has seen a drop in U.S tourism,
perhaps due to their recession and you are doubly welcome in that
case.
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| 1258.6 | | SNELL::ROBERTS | mighty Mi$$i$$ippi | Wed Aug 11 1993 09:23 | 6 |
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yes that right... the speeds are given in MPH and distance is in
kilometers. So when you're 40km away from the destination and
traveling at 40mph, you will be there sooner than you think.
8�)
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| 1258.7 | "I've schelpt in them all" :-) | HILL16::BURNS | ANCL�R | Wed Aug 11 1993 09:26 | 9 |
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As I recall, there are only 3 pubs in Doolin ..
O'Connors, McGanns, McDermotts.
keVin
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| 1258.8 | Take it easier and see More | SIOG::BRENNAN_M | festina lente | Tue Aug 24 1993 13:47 | 113 |
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Day 1:
Land in Dublin.
See Trinity College, the Book of Kells and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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Visit Christ Church Cathederal and Guinness' Brewery.
A good tip is to park the car in the Guinness Brewery car park
Supervised and to wak to the other places. Its good exercise. Trinity
is also about in walking distance. The order I would use is
GUINNESS Christ Church St Patricks. Grafton St Trinity.
Travel down Grafton St and have coffee in Bewleys. Then Visit
Kilmainham Gaol. Its a straight run out from James' St.
Finally Travel south from Dublin and spend the night around Glendalough
In Wicklow.
Day 2.
Travel from Glendalough across the Wicklow Gap to Blessington. This is
One of the finest drives in the country.
Go Fishing/sailing on Blessington Lake. Do NOT go swimming as it is
very Dangerous for swimming.
Continue towards Baltinglass
And on towards Tullow down along the Barrow VAlley towards New Ross.
Travel to Kilkenny Via Inisteague And Thomastown. Stop at Jerpoint abbey
And if a golf addict play a round at Mt Juliet. Alternatively explore
Mt Leinster area.
See Kilkenny Castle. Have a meal at Kytlers Inn or at Jim Langtons.
This is probably the finest pub in the country. Visit Dunmore Caves.
Also visit Kilkenny Design Workshops/St Canices cathederal etc.
Spent the Night around here.
Alternatively travel down the coast towards Enniscorthy and Wexford.
Stop at Ferrycarrig Inn for seafood and/or porter Then travel on to
New Ross.
Possibly take the river tour between New Ross and St Mullins. Carry on
from New Ross to Waterford Via ferry crossing.
Day 3:
Travel on to Waterford
See the Waterford Crystal Factory.
Travel to Clonmel/Carrick On Suir.
Visit Mt Mellary.
Spend The night (Mt Mellary would do nicely -).
Day 4:
Cross through The Devils Gap to Dungarven. Stop at Master Mcgrath's
Statue. Stop in Dungarven and have a bite to eat.
Continue onto Cork and take a walk around.
Drive out to see the Blarney Stone and the Castle.
Stay overnight in Cork.
Day 5
Drive the Coast through Kinsale, Rosscarberry and Bantry (visit friends
of in-law's).
See the Fleadh festival.
Stay overnight in the Bantry area.
Day 6:
Tour Bantry Bay. Kilcrowhan Point.
Drive to Kilarney.
See the Muckross House.
Go for a Carriage Ride with one of the great Irish Storytellers full of
the blarney.
Stay overnight in Kilarney.
Day 7:
Tour the Ring of Kerry. Go through Sneem, Waterville, Cahiriciveen (sp?),
Glen Beigh.
Go to Laurels Singing Pub.
Stay overnight in Killorglin or CastleMain.
Day 8:
Tour Dingle Bay.
Maybe take a boat ride with one of the Story tellers again.
Travel to Tralee, Castle Island, Abbeyfeale, NewCastle West, Adare,
Limmerick, and Ennis.
Stay overnight somewhere.
Day 9:
Tour Cliffs of Moher. Visit Doolin and also Cregans castle in Ballyvaughan
Drive towards Galway. Visit Morans of the weir for Salmon and Oysters
and Guinness.
Stay overnight somewhere.
Day 10:
Go out to the Arin Islands.
Stay overnight somewhere.
Day 11:
Travel out towards Oughterard and on to Maam Cross. Stop at Maam Bridge
and explore Pub/Lough. Visit Ashford Castle.
Day 12:
Get back towards Dublin
Stop in Mullingar etc. If you have time go across to Kildare and visit
Japanese gardens etc.
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| 1258.9 | Ah memories... | TALLIS::DARCY | Alpha Migration Tools | Tue Aug 24 1993 14:24 | 49 |
| Or you could take the Burns/Culbert approach for Irish vacations:
Day 0:
Don green apparel.
Board Aer Lingus' 747 "The Bacon" in Boston.
Day 1:
Land at Shannon in a.m.
Drive Ford Go-Cart to "Yankee Bed & Breakfast" in Limerick.
Sleep til Day 3.
Day 2:
(See Day 1)
Day 3:
Awake early for bright start.
Have big Irish breakfast: Rashers, Blood pudding, Wheatabix,
Dairygold margerine, Brown bread, Scones, eggs, and Barry's tea.
Wake Kevin up.
Leave for Doolin.
Day 4:
Arrive in Doolin in a.m. via scenic "See the Burren" route.
Check into Kevin's relation's house.
Have big Irish breakfast (See Day 3).
Wake Kevin up.
Visit O'Connors.
Visit McGanns.
Visit McDermotts.
Repeat until Day 5.
Day 5:
Sleep til Day 6.
Day 6:
Have big Irish breakfast.
Visit O'Connors.
Stay at O'Connors - Sharon Shannon playing.
Day 7:
Leave O'Connors.
Head for Shannon Duty Free shop.
Buy industrial strength Bailey's Irish cream for CELT moderator.
Board "The Bacon" for Beantown.
Have Paddy paged in Duty Free shop to board "The Bacon".
Listen to new Mary Black CD while flying home...
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| 1258.10 | 8�) just an opinion | SNELL::ROBERTS | you don't get down from a mountain | Tue Aug 24 1993 14:27 | 7 |
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>>Day 10:
go to Arin Islands
stay overnight somewhere.
do go, but stay overnight "only" if you are elderly. The pubs close
too early.
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| 1258.11 | They don't close till October !! :-) | HILL16::BURNS | ANCL�R | Tue Aug 24 1993 14:36 | 9 |
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You're going to the wrong Pubs ... :-)
keVin
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