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Southern Loop itinerary

Three Days in Dublin

Things to do in Dublin

Day one

Hotel

Dublin Hilton Garden, Dublin City Center

This hotel was central to downtown Dublin and the perfect spot to begin our exploration on foot. We loved the breakfast restaurant. 


Guinness Storehouse “Guinness Academy” 

We learned the legendary six-step ritual and pour your own pint at the Home of Guinness (19 seconds) the iconic surge and settle and savoured our own  pours.

Day Two

St Patricks cathedral

Free city walking tour

Walk across Ha’Penny bridge

Dublin Castle

Day Three

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Trinity College Long Hall and Book of Kells 


Shopping near Grafton Street

Indoor Independent Shops George’s Street Arcade

S Great George's Street Dublin 2 Republic of Ireland

Stephens Green Indoor Mall West Dublin 2 Republic 


Great spots for a bite to eat near Grafton St

Loose Canon, 29 Drury St, Dublin, D02 RX95

Toasties and Wine (Wine bar) 


Recommended Dublin Restaurants & Pubs

Johnny Foxes Dinner & Hooley Show, don't miss this! www.johnnyfoxs.com

The Ivy Dawson Street 13-17 Dawson Street Dublin, DN, D02 TF98

Rosa Madre Restaurant, 7 Crow St, Temple Bar

Hairy Lemon pub get a pint Stephen Street Lower, where Commitments was filmed

The Brazen Head, Ireland’s oldest pub  20 Lower Bridge St, Usher's Quay, 

Leo Burdocks  massive fish & chips since 1913, Christchurch 2 Werburgh St

Norseman Pub,28E Essex St

Foley's Bar, +353 1 661 0115


Wicklow in a Day

1 hour & 45 minute drive from Dublin

Wicklow musical walking tour

Charlie was our guide with lovely music in a beautiful setting

1, Derrybawn, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Wicklow Mountains Musical Walking Tour with Fiddle Player

Lunch in charming restaurant

Wicklow Heather Restaurant

Glendalough Road, Ballard, Laragh, Co.

bookings@wicklowheather.ie

Great Pyramid of Arklow

Great Pyramid of Arklow in the grounds of Old Kilbride Cemetery. The extraordinary burial tomb is inspired by the Great Pyramids of Egypt. 

Coolalingo Waterfall

Wild swimming at Coolalingo Waterfall, Glenmalure, co Wicklow Ireland, freezing


Waterford

Take ferry to a private island and explore the Castle grounds and the surrounding area.

Stay in Waterford Castle

Waterford Castle Hotel 

The Island, Ballinakill, Co. Waterford, X91 Y722, Ireland

Grand Dining

We enjoyed the grandeur of the soaring dining room and the bright and beautiful breakfast room. Both experiences were well worth the trip. 

Falconry at Mayfield Birds Of Prey

Carrignanonshagh, Co. Waterford, Ireland

info@falconryinireland.com

Rally Connection Racing Lesson

Millstreet Cappagh

Dungarvan Co. Waterford. X35 KN76

https://www.rallyconnection.com/rally-intermediate-experience/



Skibbereen

Natural beauty abounds in Skibbereen

Stay at the Liss Ard Estate

Liss Ard Estate  Castletownsend Rd, Russagh, Skibbereen

The secret embassy of the Swiss, now a small luxury hotel on incredible gardens. Book guided tours, paddle boarding and fishing.

The Sky Garden

A landscape art installation by world renowned artist James Turrell is unique in the world. Explore this on the Liss Ard Estate.

Nearby Attractions

Drombeg Stone Circle

Blackrock Castle

Bioluminence Kayak Tour


Kinsale Day trip

A colorful tourist destination

Things To Do

Walk the colorful streets, shops and galleries

Breakfast at Leonas

Coffee place Wild & Tame

Visit Desmond Castle

Great Fish & Chips, Catch of Day van off the bridge

Lunch Mac N Cheese at Hamlet’s

Sauna and swim in the sea Garry Lucas & Garretstown beaches, dip in the sea & sauna (353 89 438 9844

Wildwellnesscollectivecork@gmail.com)

Visit Old Head

Eat at Man Friday

A view of Kinsale Harbor

Scilly, Kinsale 353 021 4772260


County Cork Highlights

Lots to explore

Blarney Castle

Blarney Woolen  Mills

Cobh Heritage Centre

Cork City

Old Midleton Whiskey Distillery

Cork Opera House

Titanic Experience

Cork City Gaol

Spike Island

Red Abbey

English Market

Fota Wildlife Park



County kerry

Head north toward the Ring of Kerry

Kenmare

A beautiful craft village at the foot of the largest mountain range in the country. An exciiting drive.

Ring of Kerry

Explore Killarney National Park with beautiful waterfalls, stunning ruins of Muckross Abbey and of course Muckross House, the heart and soul of the park. From here it is a 15 minute drive to Killarney town.

Killarney National Park

12th Century Castle which is floodlit by night.

Muckross Abbey, Muckross House, and the Traditional Farms are all close by

Torc Waterfall and Dinis Cottage 

Ross Castle and the Old Copper mining trail

Innisfallen Island or a boat trip on the Lake

Climb Ireland’s highest mountain or try the trail to the Devil’s Punchbowl on Mangerton Mountain

Watch the Wild Deer from the Lake Hotel, Eagles, Egrets, Herons and many duck and bird species.


Three Days on The Dingle Penninsula

May be the most stunning landscape in Ireland

Stay Dingle Skelling Hotel & Spa

We enjoyed the spacious renovated (in the new section) rooms, The Coastguard Restaurant and access to the Leisure Club which includes swimming pool, steam room and jacuzzi. 

Dingle sheep dogs

Dinglesheepdogs.com 

Slea Head Drive & the coffee shop with stunning view

Caifenatra / Cafe Na Tra, Slea Head Drive, County Kerry (Couminole Dunquin, Ireland V92TX6N) at the western most tip of Dingle  

Drive the Conor Pass

Twisty high road, 5QJV+P3 Goulin, County Kerry, Ireland (mid Dingle)

Dingle by water

Dingle Boat Tours, Dingle Marina, Farrannakilla, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland at the Marina

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