I tried to keep an open mind about Dublin because friends had mentioned they did not enjoy it. First and foremost, it is a large city and that was a stark contrast to how the rest of our trip had been. There are also many more tourists making it feel more like New York City …
We made it to Kilkenny in good time from Cobh and shortly realized while taking our bags out of the car that we forgot our house keys at our last b&b. After brainstorming solutions with our new host, we decided the safest way to get them was to drive back to Cobh and return to …
Cobh is well known for being last port the titanic stopped to pick up passengers before heading out to sea. You can visit the museum where you’re given a ticket with a passengers name when you enter the museum and at the end they tell you about the person and whether or not they survived. Gaelic …
To be completely honest, I solely chose this place to catch a boat out to Skellig Michael to see puffins. Waterville is a little isthmus, or a narrow strip of land between two bodies of water. One side is the Ballinskelligs and the other Lough (lake) Currane. Skellig Michael is an island about 9 miles …
If you go to Ireland, you HAVE to visit Dingle! Many tourists have the misconception that the best views are in the Ring of Kerry, but they are sadly mistaken. While it is a gorgeous scenic drive, it does not even compare to the Dingle peninsula. We drove down from Galway and did one half …
Galway is a popular tourist spot, but also a big university city for locals. It is well known for being a music and nightlife hub in Ireland. The streets are narrow and lined with shops, restaurants, and bars of all types, so there is a little something for everyone. We ate dinner at King’s Head …