Hi all,
I have an unexpected two-day layover in Shannon the third week in June while on a work trip. It's not inconceivable that I would rent a car; I've driven in Ireland before. However, I think I'd just prefer to get on a bus at the airport and go to a BnB or hotel in a town with a pub or restaurant with something to do during the one full day I will have.
I've looked at Ennis, and the lodging left there is either pretty expensive or not highly recommended. Limerick is further, but I don't know too much about it (I haven't had a lot of time to look up things because this two days just kind of dropped in my lap). I've visited Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher before, and without a car it would take longer than I really want to travel by bus.
While I know beggars can't be choosers at this late date, my interests are walking around and seeing the town, maybe a museum or castle if nearby, photography, and a pub or casual restaurant for dinner.
Any ideas? Thanks so much!