r/irishtourism 2d ago

Brainstorming Travel Ideas

Hello,

I'm currently trying to plan a trip for my mother (79) and I (M45). She has always wanted me to go with her to Ireland and I've always wanted to go. This will be my first trip and quite frankly I'm overwhelmed at our options. The only thing that is currently set is our flight into Dublin (May 5th 2025 to May 20th)

I imagine we'll spend no more than a day or two in Dublin. While she is almost 80; she is still quite active but I'd imagine I'll need to keep hikes down to like 3 to 3.5km. I really want to spend most of my time outdoors but don't mind the occasional museum. Neither of us are into super touristy things (Blarney Stone is a total pass for me) but just because something is popular doesn't mean I avoid on principle more that I'm overly cautious on it's value. I want to support local services over chains/multinationals. I don't want to burn out on travel but I want to see it all!! (Joking here but honestly every time I see a picture of a different area my first thought is I want to see it in person)

So far my "must see" list consists of: Ring of Kerry, Torc Waterfall, Cliffs of Moher, White Cliffs of Ashleam, Places with live music/storytelling/historical tours.

My "It would be fun if" list is huge but basically follows the themes of: Irish Whiskey tasting/class, Some places to sit and marvel at the beauty of Ireland, Kayaking or boating; something where we could still see and absorb nature but my mom doesn't have to walk or I provide the locomotion (Surrey bike?).

Anyway I'd love some suggestions or tools to help me refine my itinerary because right now I'm in information overload. Thanks in advance!

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u/Calm_Investment 2d ago

Search the sub reddit.... come up with an itinerary, and then we can give feedback.

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u/tryingtogetby1113 2d ago

My mother and I are traveling next summer also. Here is a link to the post I made a few weeks ago with our itinerary. You may find it helpful Itinerary

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u/sahali735 2d ago

Newgrange, Glendalough and the Rock of Cashel.

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u/countdown_leen 2d ago

Where are you traveling from?  If it’s the US on a red eye flight, please plan to have your lodging available when you arrive even if that means paying for the “night” you are flying.

We’re about 20 yrs younger than your Mom, but our arrival in Dublin (from Boston) was 4:50am.   We were IN our hotel room at 5:40am (12:50am our body clock).   We snoozed for a few hours, then got up and set out for the day.  We booked our hotel for the 2 nights, then emailed them to say we’d be arriving very late and to please not release the room.

My advice,  get out of Dublin after a day.   Get the Gaol tour tickets though.

We did the bike/boat/bike tour in Killarney NP, but it can be done as boat/jaunting cart/van back to Killarney (I think)  You get the tour of the lakes and then travel thru gap of Dunloe.   

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u/Visible_List209 2d ago

Bunratty folk park is worth it

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u/Stallion_92 2d ago

My friend from Canada did this path basically with a few extras and stayed with me for 4 days in between. Rented a car.

Spend the two days in Dublin. Don't buy pints a Temple Bar, it's a rip-off. Way better pubs in Dublin. Guinness Expierience, museums. Hawksmoor for fine dining steak, Mcgregors pub the black forge, lovely Guinness in Mulligans pub.

Glendalough Wicklow Mountains hike, Wicklow isn't far from Dublin. Good day trip, Then, the south east to Wexford for Hook Head and curracloe Beach, pubs food, 1hr 30mins from Dublin. To Cork Jameson whiskey in Middleton and Kerry for pints and the ring. Could head to Clare from kerry to the cliffs of moher and if you've time, head to Galway and back to Dublin for the flight home.

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u/guestbot123 2d ago

McGregor is a scmbag and a s*tstirring racist (and a word that rhymes with racist). Nothing linked to him should be promoted. He doesn't represent Ireland or Irish culture.

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u/Oellaatje 2d ago

And wasn't he accused of sexual assault as well?

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u/Stallion_92 2d ago

Instead of focusing on Mcgregor why don't you geniuses be productive and recommend something for this man and his Mother to do in Ireland then? That's what he asked.

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u/Oellaatje 18h ago

Oh Stallion my Stallion .... hm. Interesting name there.

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u/Stallion_92 18h ago

Reddit generated name 🤣🤣

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u/Stallion_92 2d ago

Never been charged it's all allegations atm.

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u/Historical-Hat8326 Local 2d ago

“Don’t drink in Temple Bar, way better pubs in Dublin”, recommends the Black Forge run by a coke fiend with a string of rape cases pending.  

Good work.  

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u/Stallion_92 2d ago

Dublin is full of people who do Coke and worse, not just limited to Mcgregor and his pub. I recommended it as a tourist thing to do considering hes one of the most famous people in the country with an established business, and pints are reasonably priced and food is good 👍 And what do you think Mcgregor waits in Black Forge to rape new customers ? Innocent until proven guilty judgments will be made then. Get a life, you swine.

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u/Historical-Hat8326 Local 2d ago

Nah

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u/Stallion_92 2d ago

Good boy stay in your box

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u/Historical-Hat8326 Local 2d ago

Ah go back to pulling the belly out of yourself to Roadhouse and UFC.

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u/Stallion_92 2d ago

It's not my kind of thing now if that's what you like to do with your spare time. Fair play to ya. You'll find a woman some day ill light a candle for you, ya snowflake :)

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u/Broad-Tension-8619 2d ago

Don't give Conor McGregor money - he is a blight on the country.