Ideas for places to visit alone in Ireland

BetsyEllen

Hi ladies

So I'm single and I love doing things by myself.
I went to Rome last year, I'm going to Belgium this May and I'm also doing a 3 day yoga/relaxation retreat in August or September.

I'd love to do some more things in Ireland - the yoga retreat is something I stumbled across by accident and I'm sure there are lots of things going on in the country that I know nothing about as they're not widely advertised.
Stuff that might be a little different.

I could easily jump in the car any weekend and head off to the likes of Galway etc, but I like to have a plan and preferably be around other people so even though I'm travelling solo, I'm not alone all the time.

Any suggestions?

Sapphire

Apart from yoga, what do you like to do on your trips? Would you be into outdoor activities, historical stuff, museums etc? It would give us a better idea of suggestions for you.

BetsyEllen

Sapphire wrote: »

Apart from yoga, what do you like to do on your trips? Would you be into outdoor activities, historical stuff, museums etc? It would give us a better idea of suggestions for you.

All of these!
I'm actually open to trying anything new.
I love walking and being outdoors (not necessarily long hikes though).

I do particularly like things related to mindfulness, meditation etc but am very open to any suggestions that people may have, the more weird and different the better

baby and crumble

BetsyEllen wrote: »

I do particularly like things related to mindfulness, meditation etc but am very open to any suggestions that people may have, the more weird and different the better

Not sure if you've looked at the various retreats around the country- the Dublin Buddhist Centre organises quite a few and then there's the likes of Dzochen Beara in Cork.

BetsyEllen

baby and crumble wrote: »

Not sure if you've looked at the various retreats around the country- the Dublin Buddhist Centre organises quite a few and then there's the likes of Dzochen Beara in Cork.

Thank you, I just looked up their website and it's really interesting

Conor Bourke

Dzochen Beara is stunning! Haven't been on retreat there myself but gave someone a lift to it the summer before last, definitely thinking of paying it a visit myself some time soon.

Actually, when the aforementioned friend was getting married last September in Cork, I decided to stay on afterwards on my own and see where I ended up. Stayed a night in Bantry, weather was crap so didn't do much that night except a walk around town, but he next day I was up early, drove up to Glengarriff, went on the ferry out to Garinish Island, then drove up to Kenmare, did a bit of the Ring Of Kerry (stretched the legs at Torc waterfall, and had a wee picnic for myself), then up to Limerick and back to Dublin. Heaps of driving but I loved it. Had music, podcasts and the radio for company, stopped every now and again to take photos, got chips in Castletroy, all in all a great wee trip.

Speedsie

Was going to suggest Dzochen Beara myself. I haven't been there since 2008, really over due a trip back!

BetsyEllen

It looks fabulous.
I'm doing a retreat with Lake Isle Resorts so if I enjoy it I'll definitely look into trying other retreats too.

Thanks guys

jimbobaloobob

BetsyEllen wrote: »

Any suggestions?

https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/

Conor Bourke

BetsyEllen wrote: »

It looks fabulous.
I'm doing a retreat with Lake Isle Resorts so if I enjoy it I'll definitely look into trying other retreats too.

Thanks guys

Ard Nahoo in Leitrim Is worth checking out too.

starlit

The world is your oyster really regards to going somewhere solo in Ireland so many stunning views, historical and geographical places to visit. Some places are expensive areas near the Cliffs of Moher and Blarney. West Cork is stunning as well worth a visit.

Its not too much of a big deal I think its great! Places mentioned already are lovely places to visit! Anywhere along the coast are beautiful places to visit for sight seeing. Anything else you like to add for mindfulness, yoga or a nice spa treat not too pricey be lovely.

Galway, Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Clare and Mayo are lovely cities and counties to visit. Belfast is nice too, Dublin well its fine but its such a busy city, the other ones are much nicer places to visit and see what they have to offer your not just tied to the cities for Galway and Cork for example you have many historical places, museums and the coastline. Some places have nicer beaches off the coast as well.

Along the West, East in particular the south east and north west of Ireland are all beautiful places to visit. I've not visited all the counties of Ireland but anyone I know that has been to places I've not been have enjoyed it there. Depends what activities you want, relaxing, sight seeing, city break. Nice to combine the coast and city for a few days away.

Kenmare, ring of kerry, glengarriff are lovely places to visit as well. Highly recommend places to visit near Killarney. Views are spectacular! Dingle is nice too!

anewme

Visited inishboffin last year on a walking weekend! Great fun beautiful island

ems_12

Sligo is a good location; surfing, great foodie spots, live music, hillwalking, and small enough that people are friendly in bars etc.  There's a few "different" activities you could try.....SUP paddling, or Eagles Flying put on a good show. 
Belfast is GREAT, although maybe better with people due to the things I'd recommend (black taxi tour, St.George's market, being the top two) although you could still do the museums, tour bus, and climb Cave Hill  
I always love Lahinch; there's surfing there too so if you could find a nice yoga venue it would be worthwhile.  Cliffs of Moher, Ailwee Caves and even Father Ted's house nearby if you are driving.

Ubbquittious

anewme wrote: »

Visited inishboffin last year on a walking weekend! Great fun beautiful island

Any island with a pub is a goer really.

Off the top me head other places that are worth a go: Ballintoy, Doolin, Letterkenny, Inch (co. kerry). Some of the smaller towns by the coast are still boarded up for the winter. Bundoran for example you'll have to wait until the end of march for the mayor to come back from sunny Portugal to reconnect the electricity supply to the town

lazeedaisy

Inistioge and Graiguenamanagh.

You can walk from Graiguenamanagh to St. Mullins, a fab walk. There is a cafe in st. Mullins.

From there you can visit New Ross, The Kennedy homestead, the Arboretum, Hook Head..

There is a lot to see down this area,

misstearheus

O.P. don't know if you'd have any interest in this - Galway Singles Food Tour This Sunday Feb. 12th - €55?!

I'm not connected to it in any way! I don't know anything about it or what it involves/entails. It's only an hour and a half though and it seems dear for that?! But I've no idea! It might be good! Who knows. Anyway just said would mention it!