We took a great Ireland Tour about 15 years ago and saw all the major sites and loved it very much. We are going back in June and just want to spend some time in Galway and Dublin taking in some day trips too. Question - As we forgot a lot of the details of each City which City should we spend more time in, we are in our 70's?
Suggestions are appreciated?
Posted by
Pennsylvania
325 posts
I was in Ireland and much preferred the Western Coast, so I’d say Galway. Dublin was fine and had stuff to see too, but I think you could do plenty of reasonable day trips out of Galway. Probably depends on what the types of things you want to see and do. We stayed in Galway for three nights but mostly and used it as a base for trips to Inis Mor, Connemara, and the Burren. We didn’t actually spend much time in Galway itself.
Posted by
Chicago
629 posts
I've been to Dublin four times and Galway two times. I love both of them.
Both cities are worth a visit. If you want culture, energy, and history, Dublin is the better bet. If you want atmosphere, views of the sea and friendly pubs, Galway is the better choice.
Having said that, I believe days trips are better from Galway. You can rove up and down the west coast of Ireland and visit the Aran Islands. However, Dublin is a world unto itself, sporting dozens of sites within the city and via day trips worth doing.