Our last three nights in Ireland were spent in Dublin. We travelled by train to Heuston Station and our hotel, the Ashling Hotel was just a 3 minute walk across the river. We would definitely recommend this hotel, especially if … Continue reading
We spent a day taking in the sights of the city of Galway. The central streets branch out from Eyre Square and are pedestrian only which makes for pleasant strolling. The Cathedral of Galway was dedicated on 15 August 1965 … Continue reading
We travelled from Donegal again by Bus Ėireann-Irish Expressway and as before, the bus was 30 minutes late departing. However, I must say that this bus was a definite improvement – new and very clean. The four hour journey passed … Continue reading
To travel south from Derry by public transit, the choice is bus. The ride to Galway is about 6 hours so we chose to break it up with a night in Donegal. We booked the Bus Ėireann-Irish Expressway. After the … Continue reading
Travelling west from County Cork, you come to County Kerry. This county combines rolling hills and farmland with the bountiful forests and the beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way. There is much to see in the county – we chose … Continue reading
County Cork is located on Ireland’s south coast, with a population of ~600,000. It is known for its wild coastlines, fertile farmlands and enchanting scenery. The county is unofficially called the ‘Rebel County’, a name with ties to King Henry … Continue reading
Leaving Belfast, we took the Dublin Express bus. This was a comfortable ~2.5 hour ride that took us directly to Dublin centre. From there, the DART train whisked us to within 1/2 block of our hotel. For 5 nights, we … Continue reading
A Long and Winding Journey 