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Itinerary Advice -- Someplace between Kilkenny and Galway

Hello all,

I'm looking for some travel advice. We are planning a trip, and have a night in Kilkenny booked, then a gap night, then several nights in Kilkenny. Where would be a good place to stay somewhere enroute from Kilkenny to Galway? We had originally planned to head over to Dingle but it seems like that's too much driving for one night's stay, and we were having trouble finding accommodations in Dingle anyways. I was looking at Ennis but was unsure if there was anything worthwhile to see/do there, and I'm not having a lot of luck finding a place to stay there anyways.

For that same night, we are a family of 4 with 2 teenagers and are looking for a place with room enough for all of us and it's tough. Not many family rooms, and the kids really need two beds. Suggestions? I feel like I'm wasting a lot of time emailing B&Bs and waiting for a reply, only to hear they don't have space for us.

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I would head over to Bunratty (near Shannon) and visit the Irish Folk park during the afternoon and then attend the Medieval Banquet that night at Bunratty Castle. This would be about half way to Galway and the 2 teenagers would love the Banquet. I would advise you to get tickets ahead of time because the banquet will often sell out. There were several B&B's around the park and the prices were very reasonable. The next morning get up and head to the Ciffs of Mohr, the kids will love it and it only takes 1-2 hours to see everything, then head on to Galway. If you have a chance consider taking the kids to Ashford Castle for the Falconry Class!! This is a once in a lifetime experience where you are taught to hold the Hawks and then you go into the forrest and fly them, truly a backdoor experience!!!! I love Ireland, your going to have a great time.