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Dublin and London
Posted on 1/15/25 at 7:40 am
Posted on 1/15/25 at 7:40 am
What would you do in October/November time frame at each place? 2-3 nights at each.
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Posted on 1/15/25 at 8:17 am to Billy Blanks
Bundle up. In Dublin, not much interested me besides the Post Office and St. James' Gate. Don't forget, you can drive across the entire country to get to the Cliffs of Moher, etc., in about 3 hours. I know others will disagree, but Dublin is just a "European" city, with a lot of foreigners that come to study, etc. The Cliffs, Kylemore Abbey, and the Ring of Kerry could be day 2/day 3 (if you drive it like you stole it.)
Posted on 1/15/25 at 9:22 am to LemmyLives
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Don't forget, you can drive across the entire country to get to the Cliffs of Moher, etc., in about 3 hours. I know others will disagree, but Dublin is just a "European" city, with a lot of foreigners that come to study, etc. The Cliffs, Kylemore Abbey, and the Ring of Kerry could be day 2/day 3 (if you drive it like you stole it.)
Cool, will check it out.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 9:25 am to LemmyLives
I agree about Dublin. We did 10 days in Ireland a few years back and our least favorite part of the trip was Dublin. The beauty and best parts of Ireland are outside of dublin whether you go south the Kilkenny and beyond or west to Galways. I would recommend not staying in Dublin even if you fly into there and finding somewhere else to spend 2-3 days. As the poster above mentioned you can drive across Ireland to say Galway in about 3 hours.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 10:08 am to Billy Blanks
Disagree with the others takes on Dublin. I thought Dublin was awesome. Stay on our near St. Stephens Green. It is within walking distance of plenty of things over a 2-to-3-day period.
If you are a golfer The Royal Dublin Golf Club was a great course. If you are a drinker, Jamison's Distillery and Guinness Storehouse both had fantastic tours. Walk around Grafton Street and the Temple Bar area for a good time, lots of shops, restaurants, and pubs. Trinity College & The Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle are some historical things to check out.
If you're only there for 2-3 nights no need to rent a car or even leave outside the Dublin area. If you are there for a week or more the other places, they mentioned Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Cork, Killarney are all great sights and towns to visit
If you are a golfer The Royal Dublin Golf Club was a great course. If you are a drinker, Jamison's Distillery and Guinness Storehouse both had fantastic tours. Walk around Grafton Street and the Temple Bar area for a good time, lots of shops, restaurants, and pubs. Trinity College & The Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle are some historical things to check out.
If you're only there for 2-3 nights no need to rent a car or even leave outside the Dublin area. If you are there for a week or more the other places, they mentioned Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Cork, Killarney are all great sights and towns to visit
Posted on 1/15/25 at 10:31 am to Billy Blanks
If you are making your own itinerary, and this isn't work related, then I would pick one or the other.
If you chose these spots because they are relatively close, then I would pick either England or Ireland and immerse yourself in that for a week.
You are selling yourself way short if the only parts of each country you see are London/Dublin. You might as well visit NYC and save your $$
If you chose these spots because they are relatively close, then I would pick either England or Ireland and immerse yourself in that for a week.
You are selling yourself way short if the only parts of each country you see are London/Dublin. You might as well visit NYC and save your $$
This post was edited on 1/15/25 at 10:32 am
Posted on 1/15/25 at 11:46 am to Billy Blanks
Definitely hit up some pubs. One of my favorite meals in London was Lamb and Flag. Make a reservation.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 12:17 pm to Billy Blanks
In Dublin, I would rent a car for a day and drive up to the Giant's Causeway, Carrik-a-Rede, and the Titanic Museum. It'll be a full day but well worth it. If you wanted to stay in N. Ireland for a night, get a room at the Bushmills Inn. I've done both, and would rate this well ahead of the Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs on Giant's Causeway are more impressive, scenic, and accessible.
In Dublin, Book of Kells, Temple Bar, Guiness Store.
In Dublin, Book of Kells, Temple Bar, Guiness Store.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 1:00 pm to Billy Blanks
In Dublin, book a bus tour to the Giants' Causeway. It takes you to Northern Ireland, a couple of castles, in Belfast you can see the shipyard where the Titanic was built.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 2:22 pm to Billy Blanks
There any tourist traps you have done that you regret in either?
Posted on 1/15/25 at 7:34 pm to Billy Blanks
I loved Westminster Abbey. The cathedrals are mindblowingly beautiful to me, even cooler than the medieval castles/forts. I made the mistake of doing the Tower of London in the afternoon. Definitely book the big attractions like that at 9:00 or whenever they open.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 7:40 pm to all4AU
One of the best things in Westminster Abbey is there are construction workers buried in the floor. Hard to read but some of them you can see the name and their trade.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 8:57 pm to Billy Blanks
Just did 3 days in London and 5 days in Ireland (last night in Dublin).
Ireland was easily the best. We stayed at Mount Juliet in a house. Had tea and ate at The Helen (Mich Star). Drove the countryside from Kilkenny to Cork to Waterford. Beautiful and historic.
We hit O’Neills pub by the hooker statue, Temple Bar and Guiness of course. The Harry Lemon is a let down. Fun town.
In London, we did tea at The Swan, began pub crawl from a pub in Burroughs Market hitting landmarks through/to Buckingham Palace. Epic. LOVE pulled pints. Stayed at an Airbnb next to the Tower of London. Do note that the number of tourists is insane.
You really need to hit up Terry’s for an awesome full English bfast. Delicious.
Leaving Ireland was tough. People are so warm and nice.
Ireland was easily the best. We stayed at Mount Juliet in a house. Had tea and ate at The Helen (Mich Star). Drove the countryside from Kilkenny to Cork to Waterford. Beautiful and historic.
We hit O’Neills pub by the hooker statue, Temple Bar and Guiness of course. The Harry Lemon is a let down. Fun town.
In London, we did tea at The Swan, began pub crawl from a pub in Burroughs Market hitting landmarks through/to Buckingham Palace. Epic. LOVE pulled pints. Stayed at an Airbnb next to the Tower of London. Do note that the number of tourists is insane.
You really need to hit up Terry’s for an awesome full English bfast. Delicious.
Leaving Ireland was tough. People are so warm and nice.
This post was edited on 1/15/25 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 1/16/25 at 4:59 pm to all4AU
The Abby was great. That is where their tomb of unknown soldier is buried. Next to that tomb is a column and attached to that is a congressional medal of honor given by general Pershing. So much in that Abby. Also catholic Mary queen of scots is buried there too.
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