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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Well folks, looks like we're holidaying in Ireland again this summer. Last year we had summer mini-breaks in Sligo, Cork and Kerry - and it only rained incessantly on two of them, so we'll be going to Cork again this year!

Anyone got any other recommendations?

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Can't go wrong with Donegal for walking and exploring and Wicklow is a very close second.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can't go wrong with Donegal for walking and exploring and Wicklow is a very close second. "

You know, I've never even been to Wicklow! Donegal is gorgeous alright.

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

Cork is stunning I may be a bit biased tho. Down has also some amazing scenery.

I'm planning on trying to get away somewhere in Ireland this year as well for a few days so will be keeping an eye on this thread for ideas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Waterford - the greenway, tramore, copper coast, the city is grand ,dungarvan, KK isn't too far and the people are nice.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Waterford - the greenway, tramore, copper coast, the city is grand ,dungarvan, KK isn't too far and the people are nice."

Not one I would normally think of either

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Someone better say Leitrim or you know who will be upset

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By *ome_wild_girlWoman
over a year ago

Antrim Town

The Antrim Coast is good for days out, especially as there wont be as many foreign tourists this year, lots of locations were used for GOT there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Limerick for day trips too. Help us out haha

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I agree with Down and Antrim but I was assuming you wouldn't be crossing the border.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I agree with Down and Antrim but I was assuming you wouldn't be crossing the border. "

We're assuming so too! But sure we can hope

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Limerick for day trips too. Help us out haha"

I'm sick of Limerick

, have two kids in UL

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Someone better say Leitrim or you know who will be upset "

Where? Oh I think I passed through once

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By *scouple07Couple
over a year ago

louth, Ireland

We will be trying yo get a few weekend trips in probably be looking at

Galway

Cork

And definitely back up Belfast if possible

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By *oxyvixen99Woman
over a year ago

Newtownabbey

The lakelands around Cavan

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

If taking my time and an overnight stay my favourite road in Ireland is The N71 from Cork to Killarney

The scenery is incredible and some great stops on the way

Garnish Island and a house nearby that has all sculptures up a forest walk / Hillside were memories

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If any of ye coming to Cork need a Sherpa to show ye the sights, I stand ready. We have done mighty erections diwn here... Like the Elysian.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If any of ye coming to Cork need a Sherpa to show ye the sights, I stand ready. We have done mighty erections diwn here... Like the Elysian. "

Thanks, I think!

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By *nickers pants guyMan
over a year ago

Cork killkenny laois Limerick Offaly kildare carlow Dublin Waterford and everywhere else

Don't come to tipperary unless you only want to visit churches and do hill walking. We haven't much here really. Clare coast is great. Wexford not bad either.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't come to tipperary unless you only want to visit churches and do hill walking. We haven't much here really. Clare coast is great. Wexford not bad either."

This and you could take a trip to Clare island one of the days if you go to Clare?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have a few places to visit. Definitely heading south

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By *elfastDMan
over a year ago

belfast

I’m hoping I’ll be able to cross the border to get a few places down south

Go on, open your borders for a bit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Waterford coast Dungarvan is gorgeous. As is all of county Clare. But Ive had Donegal on my list for so long now is the year. Glenbeigh National Park, An Grianán, The Wild Ireland zoo and Bundoran - I hear they have campfires on the beach

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By *ofusplusCouple
over a year ago

Limerick

"Limerick for day trips too. Help us out haha

I'm sick of Limerick

, have two kids in UL"

I wouldn't be recommending Limerick

Plus I guessed you were talking about Sligo and Kerry for the incessant rain. Can't beat Killarney though in fairness ... rain, hail or snow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Achill Island is beautiful. I love going there.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thinking more away from the west coast, as we live slap bang down the middle of it

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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I had a lads weekend booked for last September but when that fell through I took my bike down to Waterford and spent three days cycling around. Did the greenway and all out around Dungarvan/Tramore. Fantastic spot so we've booked a house in dungarvan for late July. Something to look forward to. Also a long weekend in centreparcs in June but that's not looking good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love Kerry, nearly anywhere in Kerry. Amazing county!!

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By *owdyboy 890Man
over a year ago

Country West

I'll stay in Kerry and take in the sights

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By *arajeanCouple
over a year ago

mayo

Everywhere in Ireland is lovely if weather good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely Tramore in Waterford for me. Go there a few times every year. Beach is beautiful and plenty to do with kids down there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

While I love to stay in Ireland, the cost of staying here is pretty ridiculous. Went to Kilkenny, Waterford and Kerry last summer fir a total of 5 days and came to around €1600.00 all together.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m planning a Donegal / Derry staycation with 2 kids, suggestions of where to stay are welcome

want to avoid bundoran..

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"I’m planning a Donegal / Derry staycation with 2 kids, suggestions of where to stay are welcome

want to avoid bundoran.."

I've stayed in holiday homes in Greencastle in Donegal with my kids

Great beaches,stuff to do

Short Drive to Derry and a ferry across to Macgilligan point and a lovely drive across the top of Northern Ireland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m planning a Donegal / Derry staycation with 2 kids, suggestions of where to stay are welcome

want to avoid bundoran..

I've stayed in holiday homes in Greencastle in Donegal with my kids

Great beaches,stuff to do

Short Drive to Derry and a ferry across to Macgilligan point and a lovely drive across the top of Northern Ireland"

Thanks BogM x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"While I love to stay in Ireland, the cost of staying here is pretty ridiculous. Went to Kilkenny, Waterford and Kerry last summer fir a total of 5 days and came to around €1600.00 all together."

Yep, but if that's what we have to do this summer, so be it. Can expect prices to rise exponentially this year as hospitality scrabbles to survive

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Annagry, Bunbeg or anywhere in Gore. Lots to do and see and only a short drive to Glenveagh.

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

"Someone better say Leitrim or you know who will be upset

Where? Oh I think I passed through once

I've done the whole Shannon by boat and the upper Shannon region is actually the most beautiful part of it. And hoping on the boat is most likely what I will do this summer.

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

*hopping

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By *wingme22Man
over a year ago

Galway

Lusby Beg Island.

Lower lough Erne.

Lovely spot facilities second to none and yes you have to take a ferry to it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Lusby Beg Island.

Lower lough Erne.

Lovely spot facilities second to none and yes you have to take a ferry to it."

Ooh never heard of that

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By *wingme22Man
over a year ago

Galway

Would be perfect for a romantic few day or a dirty few days!

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Well folks, looks like we're holidaying in Ireland again this summer. Last year we had summer mini-breaks in Sligo, Cork and Kerry - and it only rained incessantly on two of them, so we'll be going to Cork again this year!

Anyone got any other recommendations?"
id say some foreign areas will allow u in.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone got any other recommendations?id say some foreign areas will allow u in. "

Start your own thread if you want to talk Covid

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

Anyone got any other recommendations?id say some foreign areas will allow u in.

Start your own thread if you want to talk Covid

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

Anyone got any other recommendations?id say some foreign areas will allow u in.

Start your own thread if you want to talk Covid

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no talk about covid. I'm saying u more than likely will be able to go 2 some areas out foreign come summer /autumn. upto individuals if they can go or not.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our only get away last year was a few nights in Kilkenny and we absolutely loved it and that was with half the place shut down and having to wear masks to do touristy stuff. Would go again in the morning if we could.

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By *alwayheadsCouple
over a year ago

galway

We have a seaside place in mayo and would love to swap locations for similar in a different part of the country for a week or two

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Kitchen is meant to be beautiful in summer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anywhere along West Coast is amazing... Kerry, Donegal, Galway but I still love West Clare... When the weather good its just amazing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Kitchen is meant to be beautiful in summer

Would suit ya

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Kitchen is meant to be beautiful in summer

Would suit ya

Apparently it's an experience to behold!

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

athenry

Anyone got any other recommendations?id say some foreign areas will allow u in.

Start your own thread if you want to talk Covid

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nice to see someone can put manners on him

. And he did what he was told. Going back on topic I was in lough eske in donegal last autumn, beautiful place, close to beaches and lots of great walks.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

Anyone got any other recommendations?id say some foreign areas will allow u in.

Start your own thread if you want to talk Covid

nice to see someone can put manners on him

. And he did what he was told. Going back on topic I was in lough eske in donegal last autumn, beautiful place, close to beaches and lots of great walks. "
manners on him. lmao.

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By *ot Couple30Couple
over a year ago

Wicklow

Hi guys. Has anybody been to the cottages for couples in Cork. If so, would you recommend? Looking to go later in the year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Spent a week in Dunmore East in Waterford last September. Can't wait to go back the restaurants and pubs were great scenery was beautiful and loads of places to visit in Waterford

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm thinking of doing a coastal tour but it would take 2 weeks or so:

N11 taking in Wicklow, [* Avoca & Kilmacurragh],

Enniscorthy, Wexford Town, [* Kilmore Quay, (Saltee Chipper)]

Waterford (* Ardmore, * Hook Head, * Loftus Hall), Tramore (*copper coast drive), Dungarvan,

Youghal (* Goat's Island), Cork (* Garnish Island, *The Beara Peninsula, * Gougane Barra), Skibbereen (Mizen Head, * Beacon in Baltimore, * Lough Hyne), Bantry (* Bere Island and Dursey Island)

Killarney, Cahirciveen, (* Dingle peninsula, * The Black Valley, * Valentia Island, * Kilarney National Park, * Molls Gap, * Gap Of Dunloe) , Tralee, Kilrish, Ennis, Lisdoonvarna (Cliffs of Moher),

Galway, Salthill, Inismore, Cliffden, Inisbofin, Westport, Castlebar, Achill island, Ballina (*Downpatrick Head/Dun Briste),

Sligo, Donegal (*Slieve League), Letterkenny, Buncrana (Malin Head).

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

"I'm thinking of doing a coastal tour but it would take 2 weeks or so:

N11 taking in Wicklow, [* Avoca & Kilmacurragh],

Enniscorthy, Wexford Town, [* Kilmore Quay, (Saltee Chipper)]

Waterford (* Ardmore, * Hook Head, * Loftus Hall), Tramore (*copper coast drive), Dungarvan,

Youghal (* Goat's Island), Cork (* Garnish Island, *The Beara Peninsula, * Gougane Barra), Skibbereen (Mizen Head, * Beacon in Baltimore, * Lough Hyne), Bantry (* Bere Island and Dursey Island)

Killarney, Cahirciveen, (* Dingle peninsula, * The Black Valley, * Valentia Island, * Kilarney National Park, * Molls Gap, * Gap Of Dunloe) , Tralee, Kilrish, Ennis, Lisdoonvarna (Cliffs of Moher),

Galway, Salthill, Inismore, Cliffden, Inisbofin, Westport, Castlebar, Achill island, Ballina (*Downpatrick Head/Dun Briste),

Sligo, Donegal (*Slieve League), Letterkenny, Buncrana (Malin Head)."

Why is Leitrim left out?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why is Leitrim left out?

If the current strong winds blow Leitrim to a more costal location I'll happily add it to the list

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"I'm thinking of doing a coastal tour but it would take 2 weeks or so:

N11 taking in Wicklow, [* Avoca & Kilmacurragh],

Enniscorthy, Wexford Town, [* Kilmore Quay, (Saltee Chipper)]

Waterford (* Ardmore, * Hook Head, * Loftus Hall), Tramore (*copper coast drive), Dungarvan,

Youghal (* Goat's Island), Cork (* Garnish Island, *The Beara Peninsula, * Gougane Barra), Skibbereen (Mizen Head, * Beacon in Baltimore, * Lough Hyne), Bantry (* Bere Island and Dursey Island)

Killarney, Cahirciveen, (* Dingle peninsula, * The Black Valley, * Valentia Island, * Kilarney National Park, * Molls Gap, * Gap Of Dunloe) , Tralee, Kilrish, Ennis, Lisdoonvarna (Cliffs of Moher),

Galway, Salthill, Inismore, Cliffden, Inisbofin, Westport, Castlebar, Achill island, Ballina (*Downpatrick Head/Dun Briste),

Sligo, Donegal (*Slieve League), Letterkenny, Buncrana (Malin Head)."

Did this a long time ago in a fiesta van ....its amazing and well worth it

Some of the sights you see never leave you

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By *octorwhoo7Man
over a year ago

drum

"Achill Island is beautiful. I love going there. "

Achill is class I love it

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"I'm thinking of doing a coastal tour but it would take 2 weeks or so:

N11 taking in Wicklow, [* Avoca & Kilmacurragh],

Enniscorthy, Wexford Town, [* Kilmore Quay, (Saltee Chipper)]

Waterford (* Ardmore, * Hook Head, * Loftus Hall), Tramore (*copper coast drive), Dungarvan,

Youghal (* Goat's Island), Cork (* Garnish Island, *The Beara Peninsula, * Gougane Barra), Skibbereen (Mizen Head, * Beacon in Baltimore, * Lough Hyne), Bantry (* Bere Island and Dursey Island)

Killarney, Cahirciveen, (* Dingle peninsula, * The Black Valley, * Valentia Island, * Kilarney National Park, * Molls Gap, * Gap Of Dunloe) , Tralee, Kilrish, Ennis, Lisdoonvarna (Cliffs of Moher),

Galway, Salthill, Inismore, Cliffden, Inisbofin, Westport, Castlebar, Achill island, Ballina (*Downpatrick Head/Dun Briste),

Sligo, Donegal (*Slieve League), Letterkenny, Buncrana (Malin Head)."

The doughnut tour

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By *uperchampMan
over a year ago

dublin

"Everywhere in Ireland is lovely if weather good "

Spot on. If only she had a roof over her..

I don't think we appreciate how gorgeous a country she is.

20 minute drive and you can be in a beautiful spot anywhere on this island.

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

I have a place on Inishbofin and a lighthouse in Donegal booked, also looking at something near Hook head.

I'm gna staycation the fook out of the place. Granted I do most years anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Someone better say Leitrim or you know who will be upset "

Leitrim is the horniest county in ireland with tantalising views of awe

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By *he SophisticatsCouple
over a year ago

Casa Del Fun

Anyone got any other recommendations?"

Cork is a great place, we love it there...

Looks like Paris is on hold (again) and we’ll be heading south (hopefully RVC will be back open for when we do travel

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

Why is Leitrim left out?

If the current strong winds blow Leitrim to a more costal location I'll happily add it to the list

Leitrim has actually a small stretch of Atlantic beach, I think it's about 1 mile long.

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By *uperchampMan
over a year ago

dublin

Why is Leitrim left out?

If the current strong winds blow Leitrim to a more costal location I'll happily add it to the list

Leitrim has actually a small stretch of Atlantic beach, I think it's about 1 mile long.

Carrick is a great spot.

Along the Shannon some towns are great .Roosky i remember well..

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By *ork fellaMan
over a year ago

Macroom

West Cork is amazing all the way out to Gougane Barra. Bantry, Glengarriff and out to Kenmare and on to Killarney is beautiful. I love Donegal too. Great beaches, went on the boat tour too to sliabh liag last summer. Was a brilliant day out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Achill Island is beautiful. I love going there. "

Have made Keem and Keel regular spots to visit ... Atlantic drive is out of this world... and the Annex for Guinness... “when do you close..? October ..” lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"West Cork is amazing all the way out to Gougane Barra. Bantry, Glengarriff and out to Kenmare and on to Killarney is beautiful. I love Donegal too. Great beaches, went on the boat tour too to sliabh liag last summer. Was a brilliant day out. "

Courtmacsherry for the Whale watching

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By *edro50Man
over a year ago

enniskillen

I'm hoping to go back to kinsale for a short break and hopefully goto fits wildlife park and eat very well in man Fridays when everything opens up!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wexford is stunning

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Does no one stay in the Midlands at all

I mean if it was good enough for Kim and Kayne's honeymoon

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By *edro50Man
over a year ago

enniskillen

In the Midlands too much, Lough boora has been walked to death by me!lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Does no one stay in the Midlands at all

I mean if it was good enough for Kim and Kayne's honeymoon

I lived in Mullingar for a couple of years, enough said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does no one stay in the Midlands at all

I mean if it was good enough for Kim and Kayne's honeymoon

I lived in Mullingar for a couple of years, enough said

Now now Casey... I’d get very offended if I had any pride in the place...

Funny... I was in the same backseat of the car Kim used for said honeymoon a couple of hours after they got dropped to the airport... massive dent in the back seat...

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

North mayo coastline is amazing.. Some amazing beaches nearly always deserted

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Someone better say Leitrim or you know who will be upset

Where? Oh I think I passed through once

I've done the whole Shannon by boat and the upper Shannon region is actually the most beautiful part of it. And hoping on the boat is most likely what I will do this summer.

Just booked 5 nights on the Shannon

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

tipperary

Keel beach in achill,

The ring of kerry,

Doonbeg....ye'll be close to the hotel and white strand..and kilkee

Glamping in cork

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By *he English OneMan
over a year ago

west

I was already on holiday last week it was the best holiday I've ever had the atmosphere was amazing the beaches were beautiful and I even did loads of shopping but it all got ruined

I woke up and realised it was all just a dream

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