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
