This is our first trip to Ireland. We complete a 14 day tour in Belfast and will be staying on in Ireland for about 5 days. We initially thought that we wanted more time in Derry before returning to Dublin for our flight back home. Someone suggested that we should consider Killarney and surrounding areas.
1) Considering these are two, very different places, which offers more "must see" activities or history that would make our Ireland visit most complete? Also, we will be visiting at the end of August.
2) On reading Rick's articles, it appears that Killarney is not the place to stay. So we are looking into towns near Killarney. Any suggestions on places that have transportation to some of the sights and tours that are accessed in Killarney such as the boat, and horse & trap, or travel to National Park, or tours of Ring of Kerry, etc.?
3) We do not intend to have a car. What is the best, bus or train, and what web site or company can we look up now to get information on movement from Belfast to Killarney area and from there to Dublin?
Thank you.