American Plans Irish Surf Trip

NJsurfer · 28-04-2016 4:51pm #1

Hey All,

I posted this once on the surf forum here, but am figuring that I could probably get some useful feedback here also.

Hello I’m planning a 2-3 week trip to Ireland in between transitioning jobs during the end of May and beginning of June. I will be renting a car and trying to keep this as inexpensive as possible. Maybe some air bnbs and hostels.

I am a 25 year old American male looking to enjoy the Irish culture, some live music, friendly pubs, and pints of Guiness.

I want to see some of the natural beauty and history; cliffs of Mohr and Co. Kerry.

I am interested in history and architecture, but can’t imagine going too far out of the way for it. I think I enjoy natural landscapes more.

And maybe most importantly some emerald surf; I’ve been surfing since I was a young kid and know how to hold my own and not get in the way or piss off locals.

I have a plan that I would like to run by you guys and hopefully get some more recommendations and feedback on things I should alter.

I fly into Dublin and want to spend a night to relax and during the day I would like to see the Guiness brewery. -- I was thinking 1 maybe two nights max.

Bundoran I hear is the surfing capital of Ireland. Figured that would be a good place to kick off the travels. I hear it is pretty consistent surf wise, not sure what else to expect --- maybe around 5 days.

Galway I hear is full of young people. So I’m figuring I could get the full effect of the Irish night life there. Not sure what else it has to offer, I’m guessing some nice architecture spend --- I was thinking 1 or 2 nights during a weekend.

Cliffs of Mohr has always been a place I wanted to visit. Looking at a map and from what I gathered on the internet Co. Clare, Lahinch could be a good place to stay to get some surf and meet some people, since I will be traveling solo. --- I was thinking aroung 5 days.

Co. Kerry also seems like a beautiful place and it where a few of my ancestors emigrated from. Again for a balance of surfing and night life, as far as I gathered maybe Dingle could be a nice place to visit and stay. --- Again I was thinking around 5 days.

This plan is still all unbooked so it’s flexible. Thanks to anyone that takes the time to read this and offers some feedback, I'll owe you a pint!

Matthew

The Backwards Man · 28-04-2016 4:55pm

The reason the surf is so good in Fundoran is a direct result of the backwash of all the people throwing themselves in the sea at the distress at finding themselves in the shithole that is Fundoran.

whiskeyman · 28-04-2016 4:56pm

If you're not happy with your Surf,
Lever brothers will give you your money back.

SEPT 23 1989 · 28-04-2016 5:01pm

Just don't start bidding on a plot of land in an open auction however beautiful it looks

maudgonner · 28-04-2016 5:02pm

Yeah, that's my field.

OP you may get some...unusual responses on this forum

Sligo is also well known for surfing, Strandhill is the most famous resort but I'm sure the locals will point you towards some hidden gems too.

Also, Westport is on your route - a lovely town for a few pints & some music. Plenty of nice hiking/kayaking/coasteering around there too.

FTA69 · 28-04-2016 5:04pm

NJsurfer wrote: »

Hey All,

I posted this once on the surf forum here, but am figuring that I could probably get some useful feedback here also.

Hello I’m planning a 2-3 week trip to Ireland in between transitioning jobs during the end of May and beginning of June. I will be renting a car and trying to keep this as inexpensive as possible. Maybe some air bnbs and hostels.

I am a 25 year old American male looking to enjoy the Irish culture, some live music, friendly pubs, and pints of Guiness.

I want to see some of the natural beauty and history; cliffs of Mohr and Co. Kerry.

I am interested in history and architecture, but can’t imagine going too far out of the way for it. I think I enjoy natural landscapes more.

And maybe most importantly some emerald surf; I’ve been surfing since I was a young kid and know how to hold my own and not get in the way or piss off locals.

I have a plan that I would like to run by you guys and hopefully get some more recommendations and feedback on things I should alter.

I fly into Dublin and want to spend a night to relax and during the day I would like to see the Guiness brewery. -- I was thinking 1 maybe two nights max.

Bundoran I hear is the surfing capital of Ireland. Figured that would be a good place to kick off the travels. I hear it is pretty consistent surf wise, not sure what else to expect --- maybe around 5 days.

Galway I hear is full of young people. So I’m figuring I could get the full effect of the Irish night life there. Not sure what else it has to offer, I’m guessing some nice architecture spend --- I was thinking 1 or 2 nights during a weekend.

Cliffs of Mohr has always been a place I wanted to visit. Looking at a map and from what I gathered on the internet Co. Clare, Lahinch could be a good place to stay to get some surf and meet some people, since I will be traveling solo. --- I was thinking aroung 5 days.

Co. Kerry also seems like a beautiful place and it where a few of my ancestors emigrated from. Again for a balance of surfing and night life, as far as I gathered maybe Dingle could be a nice place to visit and stay. --- Again I was thinking around 5 days.

This plan is still all unbooked so it’s flexible. Thanks to anyone that takes the time to read this and offers some feedback, I'll owe you a pint!

Matthew

That's a great trip to be fair and I couldn't fault it. Easily doable but just bear in mind Ireland is an expensive country and booze and accommodation isn't cheap. It could be a plan to consider camping if your budget is very tight. Also while in Bundoran for five days maybe consider a day or two of that chunk to be spent seeing the rest of Donegal it's a magnificent county.