Engaging Ireland - Episode 11 - A Whirlwind Tour of Ireland

In response to a listener's questions and comments, we produced this show in order to illustrate what a two-week vacation in Ireland could look like. This is only one of an infinite number of options available to travellers, but it will give you an idea of what you *can* do.

Fasten your seatbelts for a whirlwind tour of the Republic and Northern Ireland!

Ferries from Rossaveel (Bus available from Galway City)

Aran Island Ferries

www.aranislandferries.com

Aran Direct

www.arandirect.com

Ferries from Doolin

Doolin 2 Aran Ferries

http://www.aran-island-ferry.com/

Aran Doolin Ferries

http://www.doolinferries.com/

Doolin Ferry

http://www.doolinferry.com/

Moher Cruises

http://www.cliffs-of-moher-cruises.com/

(This carrier provides service to Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher cruises, as do some of the other Doolin operators.)

Flights to the Aran Islands

Aer Arann

http://www.aerarannislands.ie/

Shuttle buses for ferries and flights leave from Galway (and Kilronan) daily, but you can drive yourself out to the airport or ferry docks if you prefer.

Other Links

Kylemore Abbey

http://www.kylemoreabbey.com/

Connemara Region

http://www.connemaraireland.com/

County Mayo Home Page

http://www.mayo-ireland.ie/

(with links to towns and attractions in County Mayo, including the village of Murrisk and the town of Westport)

County Sligo Home Page

http://www.countysligo.com/

Sligo Heritage Page

http://www.sligoheritage.com/

Enniskillen Home Page

http://www.enniskillen.com/

Ulster American Folk Park

http://www.folkpark.com/

Dungiven Castle

http://www.dungivencastle.com/welcome.html

North Antrim Information

http://www.northantrim.com/

Giant’s Causeway

http://www.northantrim.com/giantscauseway.htm

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

http://www.northantrim.com/carrick_a_rede.htm

Dunluce Castle/Carrickfergus Castle

http://www.geographia.com/northern-ireland/ukiant03.htm

Monasterboice

http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ireland/monasterboice.htm

Mellifont Abbey

http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ireland/mellifont-abbey.htm

Bru na Boinne

http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/MidlandsEastCoast/BrunaBoinneVisitorCentreNewgrangeandKnowth/

Loughcrew

http://www.loughcrew.com/cairns.htm

(When you return the key to the cairn, be sure to take a trip through the Loughcrew Gardens or buy a cup of tea or coffee and a snack at the Coffee Shop.)

National Museum of Ireland

http://www.museum.ie/en/homepage.aspx

Dublin Bus Tours (we’re not making a recommendation of one over another...)

http://www.dublintours.net/tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=7192

http://194.106.151.179/sightseeing/index.aspx

Kilkenny Self-Guided Walking Tour

http://www.knockahopple.com/Kilkenny.pdf

Kells Augustinian Priory

http://www.kellsvillage.bravepages.com/priory.htm

Cashel town and the Rock of Cashel

http://www.cashel.ie/

Mallow Information