We have a November business trip to Dublin and would appreciate any comments on day trips that time of year-we will have three days at end of business meetings.
Posted by
wichita, kansas
484 posts
Sunset at that time of the year is approx. 4:45 so I would suggest shorter trips such as Newgrange/Boyne Valley,Powerscourt and Glendalough. There are many tour companies offering day trips to these areas. Bus Eireann,Irish Rail,Wild Wicklow,Over-the-top tours etc.
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9363 posts
The real beauty of Powerscourt is in the gardens, which won't be worth viewing in November. Glendalough, though, is well worth a visit.
Posted by
Naples, FL, USA
29 posts
I haven't been yet but have been studying Rick's Ireland book. I think a trip to Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains should be one day. High on my list is a day trip north to Bru na Boinne/Newgrange/Knowth. For your third day trip, you could go up to Belfast.
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9363 posts
Knowth may be closed at that time of year. I have been to Newgrange in February, and Knowth (accessed from the same visitor center) was closed for the season until March 1. I suspect it closes on November 1.
Posted by
San Diego
1540 posts
I was in Ireland for a week this past November and the weather was cold - but dry. We did get some light sprinkles 1 day only.
We were home based in Adare (Adare Manor) and had a rental car.
Most of what we wanted to see was in the southwest of the country .....but we did spend the last 2 days in and near Dublin.
I would recommend Nov. - not many tourists and we were very lucky with the weather.
One thing about driving.....it takes much longer to get anywhere - miles looks short - but the roads prevent you from making speed like you do in the US.
Posted by
OP
Tallahassee, FL, USA
4 posts
Thanks to each of you replying. I believe we have a pretty good feel for day trips during our trip.