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Dublin and Galway, 3 days total, end of July

Posted by lilacandlavender on 06/10/23 06:35 AM

Hello! My friend and I (university-aged) are traveling to Ireland for three days this July (28-31). We'll be staying in Galway for a day and a half, and Dublin for another day. We want to dedicate one day entirely to Galway's arts festival (29), but we're a little lost what to do before our evening train tickets to Dublin on the second day (30). The same rule applies for the 31; we don't have any specific plans for that day.

For Galway, we'd like to know if there are any shortish (5ish hours or shorter), scenic tours recommended. For Dublin, we haven't really found anything that fits our tastes, so general recommendations work.

(Additionally, if anyone knows, is the "10kg check-in bag" for Aer Lingus a carry on bag? Our ticket specifically says no checked bag so we can't really imagine it being anything else).

Thanks!

Posted by wasleys

Lincolnshire, UK

06/10/23 01:31 PM

2280 posts

There is the HOHO bus...

Lally Tours also offer a half day trip to Cliffs of Moher. The morning tour would probably work for you. Nearly everything else seems to be full day tours.

Posted by HelenHJ

06/10/23 03:30 PM

7 posts

For Aer Lingus, they made me check in a carry-on bag that was "too heavy"...I think it was about 14 pounds. I had to scramble to get my essentials transferred to my backpack and was very glad they didn't lose my luggage since I forgot about my camera.

In Dublin, if you want to see Book of Kells, get tickets in advance. Otherwise, look at the map and decide what you want to see. It's a very walkable city, so you can easily see the highlights just strolling around.

Posted by Trotter

06/10/23 03:34 PM

1585 posts

Regarding Aer Lingus and the 10kg bag: here's the Aer Lingus baggage webpage, https://www.aerlingus.com/prepare/bags/. Without knowing what type of ticket you bought or whether you are on a regional or larger jet it's hard to answer your question.
Here's the Washington Post's "Locals Guide to Dublin". It's gifted so there shouldn't be a paywall. https://wapo.st/3Nkec5V

Posted by lilacandlavender OP

06/12/23 07:12 AM

2 posts

Trotter, thanks for the gifted article! I've been particularly frazzled these past couple of days, to the point where my eyes glazed over the "collect on arrival" part of the support article regardless of the dozens of times I've re-read the page. Of course, it was right in front of me, haha. I'm taking a transatlantic flight, so my bag should be following the first listed dimensions (although, it will be a duffel bag so I'll have to see if it is still allowed with reversed heigh and weight limits).

Posted by jlb49

Bend (Sunriver), Oregon

06/12/23 11:47 AM

33 posts

Hi Lila...we live in Howth (20 min train from Dublin), but are from Seattle. if you private message me, I can give you some suggestions for Dublin.

Regards,
Jenine

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