Page 16 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Ireland

14  INTRODUCING IRELAND

Two Weeks in Ireland Follow the coast road to
Youghal (p183) with its medieval
town walls and imposing clock
• Airports Arrive and depart tower. From here, travel to
from Dublin Airport or Midleton to visit the 18th-
by ferry from Liverpool century Old Midleton Distillery
or Holyhead. (p183) – it is Ireland’s largest.
• Transport A car is essential Take a tour and sample some
for this trip. of the fine whiskey produced
here. Finish your day in the city
of Cork (pp178–9) and take a
Day 1: Dublin trip out to Blarney Castle
Pick a day from the city itinerary (p175). The pretty village of
on p12. Blarney itself has some nice
pubs in which to while away
Day 2: Wicklow to Kilkenny the evening.
Head south out of the city
towards Enniskerry, where there Day 4: West Cork
are fine gardens and a house Visit the English Market (p180) Colourfully painted buildings lining a street
to explore at Powerscourt in Cork to admire the local in Dingle town
(pp138–9). From here you can cheeses and vegetables and
follow part of the Military Road perhaps pick up a picnic lunch. before driving around the
(p142) that winds through the Next, head towards Kinsale Iveragh Peninsula, traditionally
windswept Wicklow Mountains (pp176–7) and spend a morning known as the Ring of Kerry
(p143). If the weather is fine, exploring this historic town. In (pp168–9). Pause at one
forgo the pleasures of the cafés the afternoon, travel along the or two of the little villages
at Powerscourt and take a coast through tiny villages and along the way and enjoy the
picnic lunch. There are plenty of lovely seascapes towards Bantry. spectacular scenery. Spend the
stunning beauty spots en route Look out for signposts to the night in Tralee (pp160–61), a
to take a break. Leave the circuit Drombeg Stone Circle (p174) workaday, but pretty town.
at Laragh and head towards and, if there is time, take in
Kilkenny (pp146–7) where there the attractive seaside town of Day 6: Dingle Peninsula
is excellent shopping, good Baltimore (p174). Bantry (p171) Take a tour around the beautiful
restaurants and, if time allows, makes an excellent place to Dingle Peninsula (pp162–3),
Kilenny Castle (p148) to explore. stop for the night – there are and stop off in the town of
good restaurants and music Dingle (p161) for a seafood
Day 3: Kilkenny to Cork City here most nights in summer. lunch in one of the bars in the
Head towards Waterford bay. Spend a couple of hours
(pp150–51), Ireland’s oldest city. Day 5: Ring of Kerry enjoying the pleasures of this
The three Waterfront Treasures via Kenmare colourful town, then travel to
museums tell the story of the Take the stunning trip over the the Blasket Centre (p162) to
city’s rise and fall. Also take time Caha mountains via Glengarriff find out more about the islands.
to visit the Waterford Crystal to Kenmare (p170), a great base Now uninhabited, they once
Visitor Centre, where regular tours for exploring the Ring of Kerry. supported a strong Gaelic
explain the process of creating Stop for lunch at one of the community and culture. Visit
the city’s beautiful glassware. town’s gourmet restaurants Ballyferriter (p162) to watch
pots being made.
Day 7: Clare and the Burren
Making use of the Killimer-
Tarbert ferry, follow the coast
roads through Kilkee, Milltown
Malbay, the Cliffs of Moher
and Doolin (p192) for their
elemental, windswept views
and pleasant villages. Doolin
is home to some excellent
traditional music. Start your
exploration of the Burren
(pp190–92) in wild and beautiful
Mullaghmore (p192). The town
of Ennis (p193) is an excellent
place to stop for the night, not
Powerscourt House and its beautiful gardens, Wicklow least for its musical pub life.
For practical information on travelling around Ireland, see pp365–73

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