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SoOrLady
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Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 1814
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 12:57 pm: |     |
We've never taken the Northern route - one of our group is interested in Sligo. Just wondered if anyone has "must see" or "must stay here" advice in that area (or any in between).
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mim
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Username: Mim
Post Number: 415
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 1:46 pm: | |
I am a Yeats fan, so loved Thoor Ballylee, near Gort, his medieval tower home. He is buried in Drumcliff Churchyard, 'under bare Ben Bulben's head.' The coastal drive from Sligo north to Donegal is supposed to be beautiful, but I can't vouch for that since it was dreadfully foggy when I was there! |
max
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Username: Max
Post Number: 102
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 5:10 pm: | |
Sligo is my hometown! When are you going there and how much time will you have? What are you interested in seeing? |
SoOrLady
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Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 1815
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 5:52 pm: | |
wow... this is great! We are 5 travelers and will arrive at Shannon around 10 a.m. on May 21st - flying out of Dublin late afternoon of the 29th. We're still working on the Itinerary,... not looking for things that are too "touresty", but Yeats country is a big draw. So is Ennis - we're looking for good music and their festival begins the 23rd. A stop at the "family land" in Castlerea is also a must. The Aran Islands look interesting. We have more experience in the South so other possibilities are the Dingle Peninsula, the park behind Blarney Castle (no need to kiss the stone), Waterford and St. Kevin's in the Wicklow Mtns. if time allows. We're open to suggestions, however - as long as we end up with the last night in Dublin. We have vouchers for B&Bs, and would welcome recommendations for things to see or do and stay and eat. Thank you!
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max
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Username: Max
Post Number: 103
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 6:05 pm: | |
www.irelandnorthwest.ie - This will give you a list of all the festivals in the West of ireland. www.sligotourism.ie this one gives you loads of info on things to do in Sligo. If its not what your into feel free to PL me and I can get you info on anything you might need. I can also get you phone numbers for accomadation etc. Im so jealous I wont be home for at least a year. Any space in your suitcase?! |
Spare_o
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Username: Spare_o
Post Number: 201
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 6:47 pm: | |
I've been to Ireland several times, mostly in the West. I go to Ireland when I need to seriously unwind. Because of this my preference is to go to an area with things nearby that interest me and make one B&B my home base for several days. During the course of my stay, I'll take the map out and figure out where I want to drive to next. In the West I've stayed in Dingle, Galway, Doolin, Cahir and a few other locations.
I've never really been north of Clifden or Tuam so I can't recommend anything but would love to know what you think of that area once you've been there. I'm so envious...I'm in desperate need of some serious relaxation...
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geralynmc
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Username: Geralynmc
Post Number: 7
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 11:19 pm: | |
If you are traveling by Ennis then go out towards Cliffs of Moher and stop at MONKS restaurant for the best seafood around and a good pint of Guinness also. Pol na Brona is also that way - this is a Dolman (acient burial place) one of theoldest in Europe.
You could drive around Lough Derg and stop at Mount Shannon - a lovely little Village about 45 mins outside Shannon (Irish style driving LOL) - great coffee shop/lunch time food and Noel's restaurant for evening meal.
Yates country is a must - look for the Autograph Tree
Spideal and Clifton good - tourist place. Go to Ashford Castle and see where the Quiet Man was made. Drive out around Lough Corrib & Lough Mass and go to Lennan - stay at the old hotel there the food is unbelievable - believe me. Then pay a visit to Kylmore Abbey. On up to Mayo and into Sligo - you can’t go wrong. Max will fill you in here.
If you need info on where to go in Dublin email me…. I went to school and worked there before moving to US of A!
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