We'll be driving from Dublin to Doolin, taking the M6 route. We aren't opposed to taking a more scenic drive, however, so I'm wondering what there might be to see on our way west.
Thanks!
Posted by
Irving
3226 posts
I’ve never been but you will pass through Athlone along the M6: https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Athlone.
Posted by
TX, USA
4809 posts
It wouldn’t be much of a detour to Clonmacnoise.
Posted by
OP
Nashville TN
36 posts
Thank you both. I'll look into those suggestions!
Posted by
Lincolnshire, UK
2279 posts
Definitely Clonmacnoise with its ruined chapels, round towers and carved crosses. It is a magical place.
Athenry is also a nice small medieval town with its ruined castle, remains of the town walls and ruined priory. It also has an interesting heritage centre.