If you are still with me here is the rest of the Plan
Doolin to Salthill ( 2 night Marless House) Salthill is 2 -3 miles outside of Galway
If we have not been to the Cliffs of Moher we will visit there first thing in the morning. Then we will make our way to Salthill via the Burrens, Hazel Mountain Chocolate Factory, Dunguaire Castle and whatever else we find along the way. I think we will arrive early enough to spend some time in Galway.
If weather permits we will visit the Aran Islands, if not we will spend a day in Galway.
Salthill to Clifden (one night Ben View)
We will drive to Cong, visit the Cong Abbey and the Ashford Castle. We will do the Hawk Walk at the Castle. Then we will head to Clifden taking in the scenery and the Sky Drive.
Clifden to Westport (2 nights St. Anthony)
Again this is a short drive so we will be making stops to see Kylemore Abbey, Connemora National Park, Peat Bog (slog on a bog) Doolough Valley, Coffin Ship, etc.
The next day, if weather permits, we will bike the Great Western Greenway. We will bike only one way (26 miles) and be picked up for the return.
Westport to Londonderry (1 night Bridge B&B)
This appears to be a longer day of driving. The main goal is to arrive early enough to visit the Peace Bridge and Bog side Murals. I think RS recommends a stop at the Belleek Pottery shop.
In the morning (before leaving) we will visit the wall, hopefully we can join one of the walking tours.
Londonderry to Portrush (2 nights Pier39)
This is a shot drive so we should be able to enjoy Derry in the morning/early afternoon and still arrive early enough in Portrush to have a relaxing dinner/evening.
The next day we plan on the Giant Causeway, Bushmill, Carrick-a-rede rope bride, Dunluce Castle loop that RS outlines in his book.
Portrush to Drogheda (one night Orley House)
Today will be about making the drive to Drogheda and doing whatever along the way. Still not sure if we will drive along the coast or take the direct route. The purpose of Drogheda is to be close to Newgrange.
Drogheda to Swords (one night Evergreen B&B)
In the morning we will head to Newgrange. Hopefully we will get on a tour! If we leave Newgange early enough we may drive over to Malahide (?) for a look or just head to Swords. Swords will be a short drive to the airport in the morning.
We will say good-bye to Ireland. We plan on dropping our car off around 10 AM and our flight is at 3PM. I am guessing we will be at the airport by 11AM so we should have plenty of time to clear customs, etc.