Saturday, June 14, 2008

The West of Ireland

















Stay at - Dromoland Castle, County Clare
The Old Ground Hotel, Ennis
Ashford Castle, Cong

Go shopping - in any of the villages

Eat at - Dromoland Castle
Any local pub

Take side trips to - The Burren
The Cliffs of Moher
The Ring of Kerry
Adare
Galway

Be sure to visit - Knock

Best time of year to go - May through September

Best things to buy - Belleek pottery, Waterford crystal, antiques

Best indulgence - Being at a local pub until the wee hours listening to local music and drinking Guinness

Fly into - Shannon (SNN)

Transportation - Hire a car and driver for day trips into the countryside

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