Sons of Erin - travel question.

[lefty]

I'm planning a week-long trip to Ireland in mid July. Couple of days in Dublin then travel across and down. Would like an Aran sweater, some fly fishing, breakfast, and a couple of great cliffs hikes.

Any thoughts?

lefty

 

[samus]

Originally Posted by lefty

I'm planning a week-long trip to Ireland in mid July. Couple of days in Dublin then travel across and down. Would like an Aran sweater, some fly fishing, breakfast, and a couple of great cliffs hikes.

Any thoughts?

lefty

Based on your pic, the Cliffs of Moher are an excellent stop. You might also check out the Ring of Kerry - I know it's a spectacular drive, but I wouldn't be surprised if there were hiking trails around it or shooting off from it as well.

 

[lefty]

Thanks. The Kerry drive is on my list. Right now I'm looking for two days at a flyfishing lodge alongside a sweet brown trout river.

lefty

 

[Frodo]

This looks pretty great.

http://www.aran-isles.com/fishing-loch-corrib.php

 

[Stokely]

They are amazing. I also recommend the drive or bike. Have fun. I'm headed there in august. Can't wait!

 

[lefty]

Thanks for the link. I had intended to spend 1 day in Inis Meáin, but now maybe an overnight trip.

lefty

 

[lefty]

What to do in Dublin? I will be there for a day on my own then two days with my wife.

Do I want to stay in the Temple District or will partying kids drive me batshit crazy?

lefty

 

[samus]

Originally Posted by lefty

What to do in Dublin? I will be there for a day on my own then two days with my wife. Do I want to stay in the Temple District or will partying kids drive me batshit crazy? lefty
Dublin's not all that large, so I would definitely say don't limit yourself to Temple Bar. It wasn't that rowdy when I was there, but I can't vouch for its typical circumstances. Otherwise, what are your tastes? - If you like drinking, visit the Guinness Brewery and the Jameson Distillery. - There's obviously plenty of history around. Dublin Castle, the Four Courts, Christ Church Cathedral, etc. Dublinia Medieval/viking museum was somewhat interesting. - Phoenix Park if you actually get good weather - Trinity College campus & Book of Kells - I remember being pleasantly surprised with the National Gallery - Nearby the National Gallery is "Government Buildings" - very descriptive - which is where the office of the Taoiseach (PM) is. I lucked into a tour at the right time and it was pretty neat. - If you're into sports (or, I suppose, sad Irish history) you might swing by Croke Park and see if there's a hurling, Gaelic football or rugby match on. Have fun!

 

[lefty]

Originally Posted by samus

Dublin's not all that large, so I would definitely say don't limit yourself to Temple Bar. It wasn't that rowdy when I was there, but I can't vouch for its typical circumstances. Otherwise, what are your tastes?

- If you like drinking, visit the Guinness Brewery and the Jameson Distillery.
- There's obviously plenty of history around. Dublin Castle, the Four Courts, Christ Church Cathedral, etc. Dublinia Medieval/viking museum was somewhat interesting.
- Phoenix Park if you actually get good weather
- Trinity College campus & Book of Kells
- I remember being pleasantly surprised with the National Gallery
- Nearby the National Gallery is "Government Buildings" - very descriptive - which is where the office of the Taoiseach (PM) is. I lucked into a tour at the right time and it was pretty neat.
- If you're into sports (or, I suppose, sad Irish history) you might swing by Croke Park and see if there's a hurling, Gaelic football or rugby match on.

Have fun!

Thanks. All good suggestions. My tastes are: whiskey, linen, red-headed women and ancient cathedrals.

lefty

 

[samus]

Originally Posted by lefty

Thanks. All good suggestions. My tastes are: whiskey, linen, red-headed women and ancient cathedrals.

lefty

My advice: get lots of (1) and (3) and try to end up in (2), NOT (4).

 

[Racing Green]

Do not stay in Temple Bar whatever you do. No harm having a wander around with all the other tourists but staying there would be a nightmare.

Check out the Jameson distillery across the river in Smithfield - http://maps.google.ie/maps/place?hl=...ed=0CBsQqgUwAA

For linen, tweed etc there are lots of shops on Nassau Street all catering to the tourist trade. Better off waiting until you get out West for a more genuine experience.

 

[lefty]

Looking for a dinner destination in Dublin and came across l'Ecrivain .

Recommend?

lefty

 

[shoreman1782]

Recommend No. 31 as a hotel in Dublin.

 

[lefty]

Thanks, but I have a hotel for Dublin. Need a special place for dinner.

lefty

 

[KObalto]

If you haven't planned your dinner yet Patrick Guilbaud's was Dublin's first great restaurant:
http://www.restaurantpatrickguilbaud.ie/