My brother is leaving from Shannon Airport around 11;30am. We'll be driving the day before from Clifden to somewhere near the airport. What town would you recommend for his last day? I was thinking of Adare. Someone mentioned Portumna it doesn't seem to have much to offer.... any ideas?
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Greetings from Ireland.
Adare is beautiful. Consider Limerick city also, don't be put off with all the media hype about gangsters and criminals (If I believed all that Id be scared to ever to go the US!) and the bleak picture depicted in 'Angelas Ashes' :)
Its a very authentic and historic city! Check it out.
If you feel like a luxury guesthouse within 10 minutes drive from the airport, check out Carrygerry House, I filmed there last year for Irish TV and its lovely, quiet but lovely!
Le meas/with respect
Stephen McPhilemy
Rick Steves Ireland Tour-Guide
Dingle & Derry
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Bloomington, IL, USA
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There is also the Bunratty Castle area just six miles from the airport. A number of nice B&Bs behind the castle and folk park, and a little shopping center across the street.
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Texarkana, AR
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Had the same itinerary last year and we stayed in Ennis at the Temple Gate Hotel the night before flying out.