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Fridays Child

(23,998 posts) Fri Nov 29, 2013, 01:45 AM Nov 2013

Gearing up for a tour of Ireland. Any tips?

Dublin to Killarney and back, visiting several places along the way. If any DUers have spent time there during the winter, I would really appreciate your advice--especially about what sort of weather to be prepared for.

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Gearing up for a tour of Ireland. Any tips? (Original Post) Fridays Child Nov 2013 OP

I haven't been there in winter, elleng Nov 2013 #1

Thanks! Fridays Child Nov 2013 #2

Definitely! elleng Nov 2013 #3

Dingle is beautiful, and not far from Killarney. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2013 #4

Thanks! Fridays Child Nov 2013 #5

I would try and get to Galway, if you can, though I don't know what winter weather is like there.. whathehell Dec 2013 #6

Galway is on the itinerary. Fridays Child Dec 2013 #7

The Cliffs of Moher would be one.. whathehell Dec 2013 #8

Thanks! Fridays Child Dec 2013 #9

Oh, you are so welcome...Let us know how the trip went when you come back!...n/t whathehell Dec 2013 #10

Absolutely! Fridays Child Dec 2013 #11

elleng

(141,926 posts)

1. I haven't been there in winter,

Reply to Fridays Child (Original post)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 02:04 AM

Nov 2013

daughter's been there in October. Generally expect rain, damp, chilly/cold, but keep in mind you can buy necessary clothing there, and come away with nice souvenirs.

Enjoy!

Fridays Child

(23,998 posts)

2. Thanks!

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 02:13 AM

Nov 2013

I'd better take a rain poncho for over my coat!

elleng

(141,926 posts)

3. Definitely!

Reply to Fridays Child (Reply #2)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 02:17 AM

Nov 2013

and 'Wellies,' that is, boots/rubbers (Wellingtons,) but again, you'll be able to buy those and umbrella over there.

greatauntoftriplets

(179,353 posts)

4. Dingle is beautiful, and not far from Killarney.

Reply to Fridays Child (Original post)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 10:17 AM

Nov 2013

I agree with elleng about the weather, but also don't be surprised if it snows. It did the time that I was there in November. It only lasted a couple of days, but it was definitely sloppy. Good Irish coffee weather, though.

Enjoy!

Fridays Child

(23,998 posts)

5. Thanks!

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #4)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 04:53 PM

Nov 2013

whathehell

(30,548 posts)

6. I would try and get to Galway, if you can, though I don't know what winter weather is like there..

Reply to Fridays Child (Original post)

Sat Dec 14, 2013, 10:23 AM

Dec 2013

pretty much the same as elsewhere on the island, I'd expect.

Fridays Child

(23,998 posts)

7. Galway is on the itinerary.

Reply to whathehell (Reply #6)

Sat Dec 14, 2013, 05:01 PM

Dec 2013

Is there something in particular I should see there?

whathehell

(30,548 posts)

8. The Cliffs of Moher would be one..

Reply to Fridays Child (Reply #7)

Sat Dec 14, 2013, 05:12 PM

Dec 2013

I'm not sure of the others...It is a college town, so there should be stuff going on.

Have a great time!

Fridays Child

(23,998 posts)

9. Thanks!

Reply to whathehell (Reply #8)

Sat Dec 14, 2013, 05:45 PM

Dec 2013

whathehell

(30,548 posts)

10. Oh, you are so welcome...Let us know how the trip went when you come back!...n/t

Reply to Fridays Child (Reply #9)

Sun Dec 15, 2013, 05:17 PM

Dec 2013

Fridays Child

(23,998 posts)

11. Absolutely!

Reply to whathehell (Reply #10)

Sun Dec 15, 2013, 08:01 PM

Dec 2013

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