My husband and I are heading to Ireland in June. He has a meeting in Dublin first and then plan on traveling out from there. Our plan is to leave Dublin on Saturday and then fly out of Dublin the following Saturday. Wish we had more time as there is so much to see and do. Not sure how many nights we should stay in one area. Most itineraries I found take you south of Dublin first toward Waterford/Cork and then traveling clockwise back to Dublin. I am interested in going the other direction towards Galway Kylemore and then down and around to Killarney and then head back to Dublin. Day 6 is open not sure what would be the best to do and where to stay before heading back to Dublin or should I add another day somewhere. The west and southwest coast seems to be more our style. If someone would be so kind to help us out that would be great. Some of the other highlights I would like to see would be Bunratty castle, Skellig island and Glendalough if there is time. We enjoy good food and music. After reading several of the forums, which by the way are awesome, I am realizing travel is not as easy as one would think. We are renting our own car. Probably will try to book rooms ahead of our arrival, would really like to try B&B's.
This is my first try at an our itinerary
Day 1 - Drive to Galway
Day 2 - Explore Kylemore Abbey & Connemara area, back to Galway for the night
Day 3 - Drive to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, stay in either Ennis & Limerick area
Day 4 & 5 - Explore Dingle/ROK, stay in either Killarney or Kenmare
Day 6 - Open, maybe Cork area
Day 7 - Explore and drive back to Dublin, fly out next day
Any thoughts or suggestions would be great. Thanks