Dublin, Ireland recommendations

Just got back from an Ireland trip a week ago. In Dublin, we stayed at the shelbourne and it was fantastic. Guinness brewery was good. also did a literary pub crawl which i didnt think i'd be into but it ended up being really fun. and yeah skip temple bar

Moxy Hotel Dublin, nicely located, modern Marriott. Staff was super helpful when we had problems. Food service at bar has just a few choices, but they are good. Be prepared for fish & chips and Irish stew many ways. Extra good meals with some variety at Twisted Stair restaurant nearby.

Most impressive museum is National Archaeology. Who knew that ancient Ireland has so much gold? Guiness "experience" is OK. You zigzag upward through multistoried warehouse/brewery ending up at bar and restaurant on top floor. Temple bar isn't just a single bar. It's a party district built originally on a river bar. At least walk through during the day. Most dangerous thing is being a pedestrian in the crowded tourist area. Everybody walks against the lights. Cars usually stop; bikes never do. Nice emergency rooms.

My preference would be Galway and that area. Several oyster farms near there offering tasting tours. Good train service from Dublin. Passenger rail otherwise not extensive. Dublin-Belfast also a nice ride. Northern Ireland's efforts to make terrorism (The Troubles) a tourist attraction can be off putting when on vacation.

Not to be confused with the restaurant, Amuri by Day makes incredible sandwiches. In a bit of a rush, so that's all I have for now but I can't wait for Wisconsin to be there in 2027. Probably the first place I'll go after arriving

If staying in Dublin, then I recommend The Shelbourne hotel and pizza at Little Pyg.

Actually leaving for Ireland on Saturday and will be there 8 days. Staying in Dublin 2 days then off to Killarney, Ennis and Kingscourt.

If you mean the Cliffs of Moher, then I would spend as little time in Dublin as possible. The Cliffs are on the western coast near Galway. We went for 9 nights a few years ago in the same time of year you are going.

We flew into Dublin, rented a car and drove to Galway. Spent a couple nights in Galway which was our home base to see the Cliffs. Truly spectacular. One tip: go EARLY. The tour buses full of blue hairs start arriving around 10:00 AM and they will invade every part of the area and be in the background of all of your photos . From there we worked our way counterclockwise back to Dublin.

The Dingle Peninsula is a must see. We spent 2 nights at the Dingle Skellig Hotel, and drove the Slea Head Drive. The contrast of the ultra blue ocean with the green hills is something to behold. We took a jaunting car through the Gap of Dunloe, visited many castle ruins and old abbeys.

We also spent a few nights in Killarney- a medium sized town and did horseback riding in the national park. There are a few must see things in Dublin of course, but true Ireland is in the countryside. The people are very welcoming, jovial, and love to talk. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and were pleasantly surprised with the food. Lots of hearty dishes- meat and potatoes type food.

if driving from the cliffs of moher to dingle, go through the Conor Pass

my only regret from my trip was not spending more time in Dingle

I just got back from Ireland. Dublin was ok but Galway and Dingle were my highlights.

If your looking for somewhere decently nice and cheaper, we stayed at the Hampton Inn near City Centre. You can walk and hit a lot of spots and its on the tram line.