I'm visiting Ireland for the first time with my husband in mid August. The first two days we will be in Belfast for his work. Originally I had planned on 2 nights in Dublin, followed by a trip going south to Cork, Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula before returning for our final night in Dublin. Instead, now I'm thinking we should leave Belfast and head north for one night at Bushmill's and explore the Giant's Causeway. That will leave me with 3 nights, 4 days on the road before heading back to Dublin for our last 2 nights. (We are flying in and out of Dublin.)
Please advise: Where, in that limited time, would you recommend we visit? I'd love some epic scenery, the ability to walk on some trails and places where we can have a back up in case the weather is miserable. I would prefer, if possible, to have 2 consecutive nights in one place.
Also, should I skip Bushmills/Causeway and head directly out west?
Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Killary, they all sound wonderful, and that is part of my problem here. I'm open to all suggestions.
Many thanks in advance!