Our Favorite Things about Ireland
Please refer to the Google map and click in to view our favorite restaurants and places of interest in Ireland!
Enda’s Favorites
Long car rides - add the Skellig Ring or Dingle Ring to the Ring of Kerry route for amazing, non stop views of the Kingdom
Irish seafood - specifically smoked salmon
Bulmers cider (aka Magners)
Cam’s Favorites
The kindness and welcoming nature of the locals
Pub atmosphere - listening to the locals talk, asking Enda for an interpretation, and enjoying live music
The spa amenities, pool, and watching others jump into the sea at Parknasilla
Running on Waterville beach
Chicken goujons
Our Family’s Suggestions
Fisherman’s Bar in Portmagee, specifically their seafood platter, and jumping into Kenmare Bay at Parknasilla are two of Aoife’s recommendations for someone’s first (or repeat!) trip to South Kerry.
Killarney National Park - including Ross Castle, Muskross House and Abbey, and Torc Waterfall. Dale and Jeff particularly enjoyed the horse and carriage ride through the park!
Potential Trip Itenerary
for those traveling (near or far) to Parknasilla
Five Day Trip to Ireland
Day 0 - Fly overnight to Ireland, landing in Shannon Airport on the West Coast of Ireland after some sleep on the flight.
Day 1 - Wake up in Ireland! Drive to Bunratty Castle for opening after enjoying breakfast at the airport. From there, head to view the amazing Cliffs of Moher and then check in to accommodations in Doolin to spend the night and grab some dinner. Try to adjust to your new time zone!
Day 2 - Drive down to the Kingdom of Kerry! Explore Killarney National Park and make a stop in Kenmare for shopping on your way to Parknasilla. Check in and join us for a welcome party!
Day 3 - Wedding!
Day 4 - Drive the Ring of Kerry from Parknasilla, headed towards Waterville, making a stop at Derrynane beach. Follow the Ring of Kerry up to the Dingle Ring for your last night in Dingle town, stopping at Inch beach along the way.
Day 5 - Head home. Slán go fóill!
Dublin
As the capital of Ireland, there is no shortage of things to do in Dublin. Head to the Guinness storehouse, Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, Phoenix Park or the many museums Dublin has to offer. A little outside the city, the Wicklow Mountains National Park are well worth a visit, including the Powerscourt Estate and Glendalough. The daily flights from Dublin down to Kerry Airport make it easy to spend ample time sightseeing in Dublin before heading down to Kerry for the wedding.
Galway
Approximately 2.5 hours from Dublin & 1 hour from Shannon - make your drive through the Burren and then explore all Galway has to offer - notable for its food, nightlife, and culture. Connemara and the Aran Islands are popular day trips from Galway City.
