After Cork, we decided to spend a few nights in Limerick and a few nights in Galway. These places gave us access to the Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey and other interesting attractions.
Medieval Villages And Spectacular Cliffs In Western Ireland
A Luxury Country Hotel, Another Castle, and a Gaol in Cork
Cork is a short drive down the coast from our last stop in Waterford and not really far from Dublin. Being in the center of the southern coast of Ireland, Cork was an ideal base from which to explore southern Ireland for the next several days of our Irish road trip.
Waterford Road Trip to See Lakes, Castles, and Ruins
As our sojourn in Dublin came to an end, we got a car and headed out into the wilds of Ireland, the “Emerald Isle.” Clearly, we shouldn’t have been surprised that the sky was mostly wet and gray.
Impressions of Dublin, Its History and Food
Our 10 days in Dublin left us with interesting impressions of the city, its most famous sights, Riverdance, and the food.
History, Whiskey, And Harmony: A Great Saturday In Dublin
Sometimes the planets align for a perfect day during our roving retirement. Without much forethought, we managed to make our first Saturday in Dublin Ireland into a well-rounded experience of history, whiskey, music, and food.
