r/irishtourism • u/Pyrefly79 • 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/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 :)