Due to nervous nellie spouse who doesn't want to drive Ireland, we are now " training" Ireland. I'm trying to find a way to get to Cashel to see the "Rock", but so far looks like only way is car out of Cork. Any ideas from you well-traveled folks ? Thanks, Mary
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Bus. Look at this: http://www.world66.com/europe/ireland/cashel
Knowing your closest point of approach or stop the night prior might let the real experts nail it down tight.
Posted by
OP
Nokomis, FL, USA
13 posts
We're coming out of Dublin. Headed to Killarney for 2 days (a little golf) and then Dingle (I know, the bus).If only he'd drive !!!!!
Posted by
Dallas, Texas, USA
13 posts
No matter how you get there, please make sure you get to Cashel Rock. We just happened to stop by to see it last November, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland. It's a beautiful place ... lovely Celtic crosses in the cemetery around it...well worth a trip to see it !!!
Posted by
CA, USA
333 posts
Coach service from Dublin to Cashel. The 'rock' is located near the town.
http://www.buseireann.ie/ Just put in your dates and destinations
Posted by
OP
Nokomis, FL, USA
13 posts
Thanks all for info. See you in Ireland !
Posted by
London, UK
286 posts
The long distance bus system in Ireland is excellent.
Posted by
OP
Nokomis, FL, USA
13 posts
Thanks for all the info. Believe it or not, he has talked to some folks who were just there, and they have convinced him he CAN drive Ireland. So--we are back to the car--yea !!!
Posted by
Spring, Texas
635 posts
Mary,
Why can't you drive?
Posted by
OP
Nokomis, FL, USA
13 posts
Well, I could,and probably will some of trip. He's much better about the whole thing now.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32352 posts
Mary,
For driving in Ireland, a GPS unit (along with a good Map) would be a really good idea. Some of the smaller roads are not well marked, and in some cases (especially in the Gaeltacht areas), the English portions of the signs are spray painted over, leaving only the Gaelic portion visible. Renting an automatic would be a good idea, especially for a first visit.
With the narrow roads and driving on "the correct side of the road", it's a good idea not to rush. Police cars will be labeled with the word "Garda" (short for Garda Siochana) so if you see one, you'll know what it is.
You might enjoy reading www.visitireland.com/planning/driving.asp for some tips.
Cheers!
Posted by
OP
Nokomis, FL, USA
13 posts
Have GPS/Europe in hand and have automatic on reserve in Dublin. Thanks for other info on roads, police, etc. Any advice is welcome !
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9371 posts
You will find that it will cost extra for an extra driver, unlike when you rent a car here.
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10601 posts
Nancy is right. It was quite a bit more to add a driver. When we found that out we decided that one driver would do. I am usually the driver in those situations. My husband was supposed to navigate. I was very thankful to have a GPS. It was a marriage saver for sure. Having an automatic will make the driving easier. Have a great time!