My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland for his sister's 30th birthday. We will be there for a week in May and will arrive and depart from Dublin. This is her first time to Ireland and her only request was to go hiking. My husband and I enjoy scenic drives, and good food and drink. We would prefer to visit less touristy, historic towns. We are renting a car for the duration of our trip. Below are two itineraries that I've come up with. Any feedback on which route is better? TIA!
Itinerary 1-
Day 1: Dublin
Day 2: Kilkenny
Day 3: Rock of Cashel, stay in Kinsale
Day 4: Kinsale
Day 5: Beara Peninsula, stay in Kenmare
Day 6: Killarney National Park or nearby hike, stay in Kenmare
Day 7: Return to Dublin
Itinerary 2-
Day 1: Dublin
Day 2: Galway
Day 3: Aran Islands or Cliffs of Moher, stay in Galway
Day 4: Connemara National Park, stay in Clifden
Day 5: Westport
Day 6: Achill Island, stay in Westport
Day 7: Return to Dublin