We ended our incredible anniversary trip around Ireland by spending a few days in Dublin before flying home. I spent a half day in Dublin around St. Patty's Day 10 years ago as my friends and I made our way from Galway back to Coleraine, but this time we got to see and experience so …
Tag: Ireland Itinerary
Galway to Dublin by Car
We only had a couple of weeks to explore Ireland so we decided to focus on a northern loop. We flew into Dublin, drove north to Belfast, headed along the Antrim Coast to Coleraine and Derry, circled around through Donegal and Connemara, and rounded out by the Aran Islands, Galway and the Burren. Our flight …
A Day in the Burren
We had some flexibility with our schedule in Co. Galway and Co. Clare and decided to determine our days based on the weather. After our day exploring the Aran Islands we spent the night in Galway so I initially thought we would stay and see the city before heading to our Great House-- Mount Vernon-- …
In the Hills of Connemara
Everywhere we went in Ireland Brian seemed to have a fun Irish ditty to sing along the way. Driving through the hills of Connemara was certainly no exception! I could have easily spent a week in this area of the country. The rolling hills and coastline were beautiful and reminded me so much of home. We left Westport in …
Erin Go Bragh
Ten years ago, I left the country by myself for the very first time. Nothing would ever be the same. I love to look back at pictures, emails and diary entries of my time studying abroad and reflect on how much I grew as a result of that experience. I was, and still am, struck by …
Heather's Compass 