Ireland in 2 days

Luckily for you, it's a quick drive. Are you looking for natural scenery or architecture/castles? The Rock of Cashel is a must see for me, but it's from a military dork perspective. The drive from Galway to Kylemore Abbey is quintessential Ireland, but may not be your bag. There are waterfalls and cliffs that are not Moher available, depending on what part of the island you're targeting:

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Slieve League Cliffs – A bit out of the way for many itineraries, but a MUST DO if you’re able to get there. The Slieve League (Sliabh Liag) cliffs are the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe, with a height of almost 2,000 feet (601m). That’s nearly 3x the height of the Cliffs of Moher. And you’ll have them all to yourself, from what I hear.
The Kerry cliffs in Portmagee, along Skellig Ring Road – Also higher than the Cliffs of Moher, and much less crowded. You get amazing views out over Puffin Island and the Skellig Islands too.
Similarly, the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry has some amazing cliffs and views as well, though not as high (Dunquin Pier or Coumeenoole Beach).
Bromore Cliffs in County Kerry seem a super under-the-radar gem
Downpatrick Head
Mizen Head (a different style of cliff but still very impressive)
Baltimore Beacon cliffs (not as tall, but gorgeous views)
Definitely a different feel, but I’d throw the Ardmore cliff walk on the list as well

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I would drive straight to Galway, spend the night, then go see the Cliffs of Moher.

On your way back to Dublin maybe take a southern route through Limerick and Kilkenny.

After the Cliffs my next rec would be to go to Dingle, but that may be a little out of your way to get back to Dublin that quickly.

Ill be in Dublin the following 3 days

Two routes i'd suggest:

You can go south to Cork and pick from Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Blarney Castle, Kilkenny and Cobh on that route.

You can go straight across to Galway and see the Cliffs of Moher, Sky Road, Connemara, Mannin Bay and the surrounding area is beautiful.

I'd minimize Dublin time if you can. It's 24 hours of box checking at St. James Gate, the Post office, etc.

Since you're into a mix of stuff, you need to be prepared to drive by Roman or Celtic fortifications nowhere on your itinerary, and be "WTF is that, I want to see it," and pull off on the side of the road for an impromptu unattended tour.

The Irish are the jewel of Ireland, the waterfalls and cliffs are just the icing on the cake. Here was what I was planning this summer before I got laid off (I've already checked off the common stuff):
Gap of Dunloe
The Vee Pass
Staigue Fort
Kerry Cliffs
Athlone town (where I became a Liverpool supporter on accident)
The Dark Hedges
Carrick a rede
Benbulbben
Ballaghbeams pass

Head west. Stop in Athlone at Sean's Bar (oldest in Ireland) to say you did. I can't say I did because we bussed from Dublin and back and didn't want to make the stop.

Spend the evening in Galway and enjoy a few pints of Beamish at Taafe's, The King's Head, Tig Naactain, If it's your first full meal in Ireland you'll probably want fish and chips. I'm sure you can get them at any of those, or at McDanagh's restaurant which specializes in it (not a pub). I had a Salmon sandwich at Tig Naactain with a filet bigger than Shaq's left hand.

The next day drive an hour south to Doolin Village. Lot's of cute looking towns along the way, a few castles you can look at from the road. You'll pass the Burren if you want to check that out (barren landscape). If you can get to Doolin by 10 AM join Farmer Pat's Doolin Cliff Walk. He own's a lot of the land this section of the Cliffs of Moher trail is on and get's you to places and gives you information you won't get to if you just go up to the visitor center. 3 hour plus walk/hike, and about 30E. I emailed him directly a few weeks before to get on the list, pay cash at the end. Have lunch at McDermott's before heading back to Galway.

On your drive back and forth to Doolin enjoy Corkscrew Hill...