Cliffs of Moher from Killarney or Galway

2 hours at the Cliffs are definitely enough. If you are driving from Killarney to Galway with a 2 year old, the Cliffs may be a nice stop on the way to Galway. I think 5 nights in Killarney is a lot and I would add Dingle if I were you but I seem to remember that you wanted only 2 home bases. Another fun stop on the way from Killarney to Galway could be Bunratty castle and folk park
If you are making stops along the way between Killarney and Galway, you may get to Galway pretty late which will really only leave you with one full day in Galway... based on that and if you really want to keep it to 2 home bases, I would do Killarney 4 and Galway 3

I agree that two hours is enough at the Cliffs, and I would do it en route to the Shannon area. I think, though, that five days is too much in Killarney. I would opt for three nights there and four in Galway. That would give you time to check out the Connemara region, which is stunning.

Thank you for the reply and valuable information on our future trip. Currently, we reserved five nights in Killarney, two nights in Galway, and the last night in Bunratty.
After receiving your feedback, we are probably going to change our itinerary to four nights in Killarney, three nights in Galway, and last night in Bunratty. In Killarney, we definitely want to take a day trip to Dingle, visit Kenmare, drive the Ring of Kerry. We also want to see the Cliffs (If weather good) on our way to Galway or on our way to Bunratty.
Would you recommend taking the Shannon Ferry on our way to Galway to break up the trip especially with our 2 year old? In Galway, we want to visit the Connemerica National Park and explore the city.
Thank you again so much. If you can give me any more feedback, I would greatly appreciate

Taking the ferry is actually the longer way around, although it will be much more scenic than the motorway. The coastal route via Kilrush and Kilkee is quite pretty, and there are plenty of places to stop and stretch your legs, have lunch, etc. to break up the drive if you're so inclined.

Thank you Robert for the reply. All of the information makes it easier to plan this trip.

Updated Itinerenry:
Killarney 4 nights, Galway 3 nights, Bunratty 1 night
Day 1: Arrive Shannon 9:00 a.m. from USA, Pickup Rental Car, Rest stop in Adare (Creamery?), Arrive Killarney
Day 2: Day trip to Dingle
Day 3: Explore Killarney, Possible short trip to Kenmare
Day 4: Drive Ring of Kerry (stop at Skelligs Chocolate)
Day 5: Leave Killarney, Cliffs of Moher (if weather good), Galway
Day 6: Explore Galway
Day 7: Explore Connemerica Natinoal Park
Day 8: Depart Galway, Cliffs of Moher (if not visited Day 5), Bunratty for afternoon
Day 9: Depart Shannon in morning

Any suggestions, thoughts, etc.. woudl be greatly appreciated. We will be with our 2-year old toddler too.
Thanks again

Something that your toddler might enjoy (you too for that matter) would be the jaunting cars at the Gap of Dunloe. Very corny, very touristy, but great fun - especially if you get a "character" for your driver.

Yes! I actually have research the Jaunting cars too. We definitely plan to do this on Day 1 or Day 3.

Sounds like you're in good shape then.
The Skellig Ring Road (where the chocolate factory is located) is a real delight - lightly traveled, no tour buses. Near the village of Ballinskelligs are the ruins of an old castle and an abbey...it's where the monks from Skellig Michael came when they left the island. Very pretty and evocative area, and a good place to meander about and stretch your legs. You'll probably have it all to yourself too.
Further up the Ring Road are the Kerry Cliffs - not exactly the Cliffs of Moher but still nice, and with picture postcard views of the Skellings on a sunny day.
And we've always thought that the chocolate factory was one of the best kept secrets in the area - good call there.

Just returned from 12 days in Ireland and will be posting a trip review soon, but wanted to share this info about Bunratty with you now while it is fresh in my mind.
We spent our last two nights in Bunratty at the Bunratty Castle Hotel. I think it was the perfect way to end our time in Ireland.
We arrived late afternoon and enjoyed a leisurely dinner at the hotel, but there are two other pubs/restaurants just across the street. The hotel itself is a little "faded", but an very good value, clean and only a short walk away from the folk park with sidewalks for a stroller. We spent a full day the folk park, and I think your two-year old would enjoy it as well. There are lots of paths for scampering and several types of live animals to watch (pgymy goats, horses, chickens, pigs etc). There is a small fairy village with pint-sized decorations. For adults it is a treasure trove of interesting displays. The recreated cottages/homes are most interesting and the self-guided tour of the castle is full of information. It is also full of lots of steep stone step that would be nerve-wracking with a toddler, but you could easily take turns seeing it while the little one explored outside. We were there on a weekday (10-3) and for a good part of that time had the park almost to ourselves. I am sure it is a different experience when the park is loaded with tour bus groups. One other noteworthy thing is the quality of the goods sold in the small shops scattered around the park. I found some lovely pottery jewelry made on site, hand knit sweater and better-than-airport prices on t-shirts. The big gift shop at the park and the woolen mills complex next to the hotel are full of clothing and textiles, but I found more unique and less expensive items within the park itself.
We loved Shannon airport. Its small size does not reduce the efficiency and it is very kid-friendly. Going through US customs there made our US return WAY easier as it allowed us to just arrive at domestic terminals once back in the states.
If you have any other questions feel free to PM me.

Wow, thank you very much for the informative replies. We are two months out, and we cannot wait to visit Ireland! More questions to come I am sure.