Ireland in November - Any ideas?
 

Hi All - My wife and I are going to Ireland in November. Why, you might ask, in November? To take in a couple of Springsteen shows. So we built a 12 vacation around them. But, to my point. I haven't been to Ireland for 14 years and I know a lot has changed. We are flying in and out of Dublin. Last time we did the "big circle" from Shannon southward all around the outside of the Island - into Northern Ireland and back ultimately to Shannon.

Any suggestions for cool things to do or see? Places to stay or eat? Figure I should start planning now. So, thanks for any suggestions. Yes, we will have a car, and money is, of course, a consideration, but we can afford some indulgences here and there. Thanks.

Not alot has changed, still has the usual tourist attractions. Road system a bit better, prices have gone up a hell of a lot too.What kind of stuff are ya into?

Simple types really - we're going to start in Dublin for a couple of Springsteen shows. Probably spend a couple of days in Dublin just taking in the pubs, doors, Trinity, doors, Guinness home. From there it's up in the air. I enjoy the Irish history, but I prefer it through wandering the countryside rather than in museums. So we'll take in some castles and natural landmarks. I love the Giant's Causeway and the Caves of Mohr as well. When ever we go anywhere, we spend more time meeting and socializing with the locals than anything else. Not much help here, I know. I guess more than anything, I haven't spent much time in the central or northwestern parts of Ireland so I'm considering that. If we have no plan, that is OK too - we get around quite fine. It's more about just soaking in the environment for us. So any help or thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.

SIGH

I wish I was going back to Ireland in November. I miss it.

Bring warm clothes, and a light raincoat.

If you like good food you should try to swing by Kinsale in County Cork; apparently the epicurean capital of Ireland. Donegal in the north west is really beautiful, as is Antrim (though this is in Ulster, so officially part of the UK).

Dublin has lost some of its charm, and is now very expensive and mercenary with much greater levels of consumerism than in the past, but it's still a great town. Check out the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl (if you haven't already) - http://www.dublinpubcrawl.com/ It's good fun.


Have a blast mate. You'll enjoy yourself.


Mr Mephisto

Thanks for the headings - it's exactly what I was looking for. I've been to Kinsale before, and like you, love it. Antrim sounds great. Anythoughts on Galway in November?

I'll be in Ireland mid-September through mid-December. It will be my first time, though, so I've nothing to recommend to you. But have a great time. :)

Any one know anything about Cork city?

My fav city, was there 2 weeks ago. Friendly people, Alot safer to walk about at night time than some of the other cities here. Good food lots of bars. Not overly big that ya need days to see it.We stayed in the Clarion which is 5 min walk from the city centre and right beside the bus station, and about 10 min walk from the train station.