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Aran Is or Connemara loop with 4 y.o. 80 y.o.

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We're staying two nights (May 7-9) in Oughterard with a 4-year-old and an 80-year-old and three more adults before moving on to Dingle for 2 nights. On May 8th, we can't decide between sightseeing in Connemara or taking the ferry to the Aran Is. My grandmother is open to a ebike rental on Inishmore, but perhaps a shuttle would be better.

I'm leaning more towards seeing some sights in Connemara but am worried about driving on the left. Will we regret not going to Inishmore? If you recommend Connemara sightseeing, what are the must-see or do, considering the age range of our travel party. I'm particularly excited about the school of falconry and waterfalls.

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Hard choice!

I'm puzzled how one choice involves driving and the other doesn't. How did you get to Oughterard and how are you getting to Dingle?

If I were a 4 yr old, Falcons (or sheepdogs) might be more exciting than a ferry to the islands, although a pony trap around the Island would also be memorable. Depends a little on what they've experienced so far in life.

As an 80 year old (I'm only 76), it's a toss-up. Both will want to involve some walking to see the best views.

Either choice will be fine, and you might have to make another trip someday to take the other option unless you can squeeze Connemara into the 7th or 9th.

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Another thing to consider is that the ferry ride to and from Inishmore could be extremely choppy or even really rocking on the waves. Is anyone in your group prone to seasickness?

We absolutely loved Inismore but we also got lucky and had a very smooth crossing.

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