How to Do Ireland in a Week

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Start your trip in Dublin to explore the bustling capital city.. Enjoy the offerings of Galway and Doolin on the next day of your trip.. Head to Dingle to explore the pubs, shops, and walkable streets.

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Start your trip in Dublin to explore the bustling capital city.

Step 1

Start your trip in Dublin to explore the bustling capital city.

2

Enjoy the offerings of Galway and Doolin on the next day of your trip.

Step 2

Enjoy the offerings of Galway and Doolin on the next day of your trip.

3

Head to Dingle to explore the pubs, shops, and walkable streets.

Step 3

Head to Dingle to explore the pubs, shops, and walkable streets.

4

Visit Killarney and Cork to explore the national park and a beautiful city.

Step 4

Visit Killarney and Cork to explore the national park and a beautiful city.

5

Drive back to Dublin to drop off your rental car.

Step 5

Drive back to Dublin to drop off your rental car.

6

Fly into Belfast to start your week-long trip to Northern Ireland.

Step 6

Fly into Belfast to start your week-long trip to Northern Ireland.

7

Drive to Dunluce Castle and visit the Roe Valley Country Park.

Step 7

Drive to Dunluce Castle and visit the Roe Valley Country Park.

8

Spend a day in Bushmills and Ballintoy Harbor.

Step 8

Spend a day in Bushmills and Ballintoy Harbor.

9

Head inland to experience the Dark Hedges and Glens of Antrim.

Step 9

Head inland to experience the Dark Hedges and Glens of Antrim.

10

Take a hike along the cliffs of Islandmagee to see the beautiful shores.

Step 10

Take a hike along the cliffs of Islandmagee to see the beautiful shores.

11

Visit Carrickfergus Castle on your way back to Belfast.

Step 11

Visit Carrickfergus Castle on your way back to Belfast.

12

Buy your plane tickets about 2 months before your trip.

Step 12

Buy your plane tickets about 2 months before your trip.

13

Reserve lodging for 1-2 nights in each city you plan on visiting.

Step 13

Reserve lodging for 1-2 nights in each city you plan on visiting.

14

Book a car rental so you can freely explore as you travel.

Step 14

Book a car rental so you can freely explore as you travel.

15

Pack multiple layers so you can adjust your outfit based on the weather.

Step 15

Pack multiple layers so you can adjust your outfit based on the weather.

16

Bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes and a backup pair of shoes.

Step 16

Bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes and a backup pair of shoes.

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