Departure in less than a week, feedback please

Gap of Dunloe

I would probably not spend the time going to the Rock of Cashel, it is rather underwhelming. I would go to either the Wicklow mountains or Powerscourt gardens, the Rock of Cashel is mostly a pile of rubble but the view out over the countryside is beautiful.

In Dublin there are a lot of things in walking distance downtown, and the hop-on hop-off bus will stop at most of them. A great way to get the lay of the land is to start with HOHO bus and do a complete round trip then get off at the place that appeals to you the most. Killmainham Jail is quite popular, but you may not get in if you don't have a reservation. St. Stephens Green, and the Temple Bar area you can walk to. Take a look at the web site for the HOHO bus and make a plan so you don't run out of time and miss something you really wanted to see. Galway, you don't say how many days, but don't make plans for the Cliffs until you get there as if the weather is bad it may not be worth going (you won't see anything). I would definitely stop at the Rock of Cashel, it has a great history, and a dramatic (and very photographic) setting. You don't say how long you want to spend in Killarney, either, are you just stopping in as you pass by from Dingle or are you planning to spend an night or two? If I'm guessing right you are spending 2 nights in each of Dublin, Galway, Dingle, Kilkenny, and returning to Dublin to fly out. Are you planning just one night in Killarney? If you have a whole day I would also recommend the Gap of Dunloe.

Galaway - 2 days. Yes, I was thinking of stopping through Killarney time permitting. It's an option on our drive from Dingle to Kilkenny. Yes, basically 2 nights in each city listed above and one night for the final night in Dublin. Very good advice, thank-you! I like to keep plans flexible for weather or advice from the locals.

Recently returned from 8 nights - flew in and out of Dublin. Went to Kilmainham Gaol and Temple Bar area. Wanted to see the book of Kells but everything was closed by the time we got there. Best Irish Stew (or beef and guiness) was at Oliver St. John Gogarty's bar, made with Guiness and served with brown bread. Went to Kilkenny - one day there, toured Smithwicks, climbed the tower at St. Canice and toured the castle in Kilkenny. Went to Rock of Cashel on our way to the west coast - I would not recommend lunch in town there, it took forever. Dingle was one of our favorites, 2 nights there and we arrived via the Conor pass route which was just amazing! Enjoyed the Slea Head drive and Dingle town. Enjoyed the pubs and music in every town! Will have to go to Galway next time!