Ireland's west coast in 4 days?

eva75

Hi everybody,
I'd like to organize a tour for my family at the West Coast. I'd go for the Dingle peninsula, Cliffs, Galway and Connemara. I have 4 full days for my project. Is this reasonable enough? Am I ignoring something unmissable? What's the best way of timing the tour?
Many thanks,
Eva

dlofnep

If you get a chance, get out to the Aran Islands too.

topper75

I assume day 1 starts with you in situe?

Then
Day 1 - Kenmare-Killarney-Listowel-Tarbert-Killimer-Kilkee-Spanish Point-Lahinch
Day 2 - Lahinch - Moher - Doolin -Ballyvaughan - Galway - Clifden (various options between Glwy-Cfdn)- Westport
Day 3 - Westport - Achill - Ballina - Sligo - Bundoran
Day 4 - Bundoran - Killybegs - Dungloe - Letterkenny -Derry

finbarrk

If I was you I would drive to Dingle, spend 2 nights there. Next morning drive to Doolin via the Tarbert - Killimer car ferry, 1 night there and the next morning head to Galway for the last night.

eva75

Brilliant, many thanks to everybody!
Eva

si_guru

Come to Ashe's bar in Camp! (N86 Tralee - Dingle)

Jesica Fletcher

You could spend all your time in Galway!:D Galway city, Connemara (An Ceathrú Rua, Cill Chiaráin, Inagh Valley, Leenaun), Clifden, the Aran Islands!
However, should you continue with your original idea I would definitely reccomend spending a night in the city if your looking for good nightlife or drive back to Maam Cross if you want to stay by the sea! Going straight ahead at Maam Cross will bring you to Clifden, turning left will bring you to Cill Chiarain and turning right will bring you to Leenaun! Driving around Connemara you will see the most beautiful landscape in the world!

Clare_Guy

I'd suggest that you spend the 4 days in Donegal, it's beautiful up there. I'd recommend Ards Forest Park and Glenveagh National Park.

There's a hotel in Ballybofey that does amazing deals, I'd recommend that too. When I stayed there I got a 2 nights B&B and 1 evening meal for 2 people for €189 :eek: and it's not some run-down place, it's a 4 star.

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topper75

Jesica Fletcher wrote: »

You could spend all your time in Galway!:D Galway city, Connemara (An Ceathrú Rua, Cill Chiaráin, Inagh Valley, Leenaun), Clifden, the Aran Islands!

County Galway (ie Connemara) is indeed gorgeous, but don't waste time in Galway city. Its ill-conceived roundabouts and narrow streets are choked with traffic and there is nothing remarkable to see. It contains no more interest for tourists (discounting the Arts fest in July) than Limerick really, despite their respective reputations. I should know. I live in both. Everything else that Jessica lists is well worth a look though.