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What Is Your Dream Holiday In Ireland?

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  • 11-03-2013 1:38am
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    SafeSurfer
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    What do you want in an Irish holiday? Does holidaying in Ireland sill not count as a proper holiday for some people? I have traveled a bit in the past and now I could quite happily holiday within Ireland for the next 3 to 4 years.

    I know the weather can be sh1t but sometimes you just have to make the most of it. Even the unpredictability of the weather can mean you have to change plans at the spur of the moment and that can lead to unexpected adventures.

    So what is your dream holiday in Ireland? A cosy cottage? A luxurious spa? A pool for the kids? Self-catering or hotel? Coastal or inland?

    Multo autem ad rem magis pertinet quallis tibi vide aris quam allis



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    admiralofthefleet
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    Sligo

    Irelands hidden gem


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    donvito99
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    Winter in an isolated house somewhere in Connemara near the coast with friends.


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    mewithoutyou
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    Holidaying in Ireland is for poor c unts


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    admiralofthefleet wrote: »
    Sligo

    Irelands hidden gem

    Love Mullaghmore on a hot, sunny day :)


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    KKkitty
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    Dingle for definite. Went when I was younger with my parents and would love to bring my kids.


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    13spanner
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    +1 for Dingle. Connor's Pass is unreal on any kind of day!

    I'll add the Burren to get a shout in for the Banner ;)


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    J_E
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    Want to give Westport a sightsee sometime. Dream holiday though would be a really snazzy hotel or apartment in Dublin - I'm hopeless!


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    Gorilla Rising
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    I'd say a nice driving holiday - take in Donegal, Sligo, Kerry and work back around to Dublin (if you're living here!). I like the coasts.


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    WoollyRedHat
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    I think a road trip through Ireland would be pretty cool


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    harry Bailey esq
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    mewithoutyou wrote: »
    Holidaying in Ireland is for poor c unts
    i think you'll find when all costs are taken into account,its often cheaper to go abroad.that said my favourite getaway in Ireland is glengariff co. cork,when its me and the missis go its usually a hotel,for a long weekend.if we have the youngfella or family/friends its a cottage.stunning spot.


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    SafeSurfer
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    Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »
    Love Mullaghmore on a hot, sunny day :)

    Mullaghmore is dramatic. The strand, the cliffs, the castle, reminds me of a less commercialised Baltimore.

    Multo autem ad rem magis pertinet quallis tibi vide aris quam allis



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    Jamie2k9
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    Anywhere in the West, I would always stay clear of places that plenty of chaves go to like Courtown...

    IMO holidaying in Ireland doesn't count as a holiday.
    I'd say a nice driving holiday - take in Donegal, Sligo, Kerry and work back around to Dublin (if you're living here!). I like the coasts.

    I love the drive to Dublin Airport :D


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    girl2
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    Visited Killarney for a few days and drove round the Ring of Kerry…breathtaking scenery, totally totally fantastic.

    As bad as the weather gets…I was so so lucky to do this in 24degree heat with the sun beating down on me…everyone was in shorts and vests, I felt like I was away in some foreign land. I remember stopping at this little beach bar that served food, the wee beach part was totally filled with people and I sat there in the blazing sun outside eating salad and watching everyone having such a super time. The same place had dolphins visit the area, so everyone was on the lookout.

    Can totally say this was one of the best days of my life…thank you Kerry!


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    admiralofthefleet
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    mewithoutyou wrote: »
    Holidaying in Ireland is for poor c unts

    we live in a beautiful country


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    WoollyRedHat
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    Ireland should be advertised more for adventure type holidays, so much to go on.


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    girl2
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    mewithoutyou wrote: »
    Holidaying in Ireland is for poor c unts

    I actually have to totally disagree with you. I did six nights on holidays in Ireland which cost me the guts of €1200 compared to going to Crete for a week which cost me €355 for the holiday and about €350 for spending.


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    Chuck Stone
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    Safari in Mullingar.


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    Kettleson
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    Strandhill, but keep it quiet ok?!


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    [Deleted User]
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    Streedagh for a secluded beach.

    Please sun, come out to play this summer.


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    TheLastMohican
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    mewithoutyou wrote: »
    Holidaying in Ireland is for poor c unts

    Are you kidding/trolling
    Until my kids left home I could not afford a holiday in Ireland. And now that they've left I cannot afford one either. But we always had a 2+3 holiday abroad in the usual places. Now I can be more adventurous and head for Italy, France and Portugal. Ireland is far too expensive, weather too unpredictable and it just doesn't do it for us.


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    mconigol
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    TheLastMohican wrote: »
    Are you kidding/trolling
    Until my kids left home I could not afford a holiday in Ireland. And now that they've left I cannot afford one either. But we always had a 2+3 holiday abroad in the usual places. Now I can be more adventurous and head for Italy, France and Portugal. Ireland is far too expensive, weather too unpredictable and it just doesn't do it for us.

    You should complain to the management


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    Sergeant
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    West Cork, North Antrim, Dingle Peninsula. Anywhere along the coast to be honest.

    We live in a really beautiful country.


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    syklops
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    Cruising on the shannon is my dream trip. Ive done it twice and hoping to go this year again. It doesnt matter if the weather is crap, and you get to see new places and experience new pubs every day.


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    MurdyWurdy
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    Hiring a boat on the Shannon is on the list of holidays we want to go on. Not going to happen this summer but maybe the next one. It's on the list anyway!


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    Tombo2001
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    girl2 wrote: »
    I actually have to totally disagree with you. I did six nights on holidays in Ireland which cost me the guts of €1200 compared to going to Crete for a week which cost me €355 for the holiday and about €350 for spending.


    A bit of Alanis Morissette would be appropriate at this point.


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    syklops wrote: »
    Cruising on the shannon is my dream trip. Ive done it twice and hoping to go this year again. It doesnt matter if the weather is crap, and you get to see new places and experience new pubs every day.

    Was just about to post this. If you haven't done it people, do it.

    There is simply not enough said for messing around on boats.


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    FatherLen
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    dirty weekend.

    location, irrelevant.


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    #29
    TheLastMohican
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    mconigol wrote: »
    You should complain to the management

    Why? She agrees with me :D


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    Micky Dolenz
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    West coast, my campervan and surf board. Heaven.


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    castletownman
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    Next time I have a proper two weeks to myself over the summer, I fully intend on exploring the West coast of Ireland. Start in West Cork, and make my up to Donegal. I have it on good authority that the scenery rivals anywhere else in the world for it's beauty. It's amazing that I've been in 49 of the 50 States of America, but have never been in Kerry!


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