I am planning a trip to Ireland for a group of 4 adventure-ready adults, arriving early Saturday in Dublin. We fly out of Shannon the following Friday. I’m trying to maximize our six nights. Below is what I have sketched out, and I need some help figuring out how/where to rent a car, struggling to make it work in Doolin.
Sat: arrive in Dublin. Visit Trinity College, Book of Kells, and Guinness. Take the train to Galway, spend the night there.
Sun: ferry from Rossaveal to Inis Mór, spend the night on the island.
Mon: ferry to Doolin. Book a boat tour for the cliffs. *this is where I’d like to pick up a car. Ideally, we would explore the Burren a bit and then make the long haul (3 hour) drive down to Kenmare.
Tues: drive the Ring of Kerry, sleep in Killorglin.
Weds: drive to Dingle, explore, spend the night.
Thurs: Slea Head drive. Spend the night in Dingle.
Fri: drive to Shannon for late afternoon flight.
Thanks fellow travelers!