My husband and I have different ideas when it comes to vacation. I like touring around and seeing as much as I can; he prefers to hang in one place and BE there with the culture, locals, etc. Our compromise from Ireland is:
1) Fly in/out Shannon
2) rent a car
3) stay 3-4 nights in Ennis; day trips to the Cliffs, Bunratty, drive to Doolin for the ferry to the Aran Islands; hang out at night for dinner and music. I've requested a room at Grey Gables as The Old Ground was booked for our dates.
4) head to Killkarney or on Dingle (recommendations?) for 3-4 more nights; drive Slea Head (suggested over ROF), Killarney National Park and other suggestions welcome. I've contacted Coastline B & B in Dingle for a room.
5) return drive through Limerick, and a stay at the hotel at the Shannon airport the night before our flight.
This trip is supposed to be more relaxed. We know we are barely scratching the surface but I am hoping that my husband will fall in love with Ireland and want to return (he is 1/2 Irish after all with direct immigrants).
Thanks for your input!
VG