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Engaging Ireland - Episode 11 - A Whirlwind Tour of Ireland
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In response to a listener's questions and comments, we produced this show in order to illustrate what a two-week vacation in Ireland could look like. This is only one of an infinite number of options available to travellers, but it will give you an idea of what you *can* do.
Fasten your seatbelts for a whirlwind tour of the Republic and Northern Ireland!
Ferries from Rossaveel (Bus available from Galway City)
Aran Island Ferries
Aran Direct
Ferries from Doolin
Doolin 2 Aran Ferries
http://www.aran-island-ferry.com/
Aran Doolin Ferries
Doolin Ferry
Moher Cruises
http://www.cliffs-of-moher-cruises.com/
(This carrier provides service to Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher cruises, as do some of the other Doolin operators.)
Flights to the Aran Islands
Aer Arann
http://www.aerarannislands.ie/
Shuttle buses for ferries and flights leave from Galway (and Kilronan) daily, but you can drive yourself out to the airport or ferry docks if you prefer.
Other Links
Kylemore Abbey
Connemara Region
http://www.connemaraireland.com/
County Mayo Home Page
(with links to towns and attractions in County Mayo, including the village of Murrisk and the town of Westport)
County Sligo Home Page
Sligo Heritage Page
Enniskillen Home Page
Ulster American Folk Park
Dungiven Castle
http://www.dungivencastle.com/welcome.html
North Antrim Information
Giant’s Causeway
http://www.northantrim.com/giantscauseway.htm
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
http://www.northantrim.com/carrick_a_rede.htm
Dunluce Castle/Carrickfergus Castle
http://www.geographia.com/northern-ireland/ukiant03.htm
Monasterboice
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ireland/monasterboice.htm
Mellifont Abbey
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ireland/mellifont-abbey.htm
Bru na Boinne
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/MidlandsEastCoast/BrunaBoinneVisitorCentreNewgrangeandKnowth/
Loughcrew
http://www.loughcrew.com/cairns.htm
(When you return the key to the cairn, be sure to take a trip through the Loughcrew Gardens or buy a cup of tea or coffee and a snack at the Coffee Shop.)
National Museum of Ireland
http://www.museum.ie/en/homepage.aspx
Dublin Bus Tours (we’re not making a recommendation of one over another…)
http://www.dublintours.net/tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=7192
http://194.106.151.179/sightseeing/index.aspx
Kilkenny Self-Guided Walking Tour
http://www.knockahopple.com/Kilkenny.pdf
Kells Augustinian Priory
http://www.kellsvillage.bravepages.com/priory.htm
Cashel town and the Rock of Cashel
Mallow Information
http://www.mallow.ie/co/web/Cork%20County%20Council/Mallow/Visit%20Mallow
Killarney
Ring of Kerry
http://www.ringofkerrytourism.com/
Skellig Michael
http://www.sacredsites.com/europe/ireland/skellig_michael.html
http://www.kerrypoet.utvinternet.com/monastic/kerry/skellig.html
Skellig Experience Centre
http://www.skelligexperience.com/skellig_experience.html
Dingle Peninsula
http://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/
The Famine Cottage
http://www.famine-cottage.com/
Blasket Islands
http://www.greatblasketisland.com/
Blennerville Windmill
http://www.blennervilleattractions.ie/
King John’s Castle & Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
http://www.shannonheritage.com/Attractions/
Join us again next time for more adventures in Ireland. Slan!
42 episodes
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on July 06, 2019 01:44 (). Last successful fetch was on January 24, 2018 17:54 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 75053 series 1225
In response to a listener's questions and comments, we produced this show in order to illustrate what a two-week vacation in Ireland could look like. This is only one of an infinite number of options available to travellers, but it will give you an idea of what you *can* do.
Fasten your seatbelts for a whirlwind tour of the Republic and Northern Ireland!
Ferries from Rossaveel (Bus available from Galway City)
Aran Island Ferries
Aran Direct
Ferries from Doolin
Doolin 2 Aran Ferries
http://www.aran-island-ferry.com/
Aran Doolin Ferries
Doolin Ferry
Moher Cruises
http://www.cliffs-of-moher-cruises.com/
(This carrier provides service to Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher cruises, as do some of the other Doolin operators.)
Flights to the Aran Islands
Aer Arann
http://www.aerarannislands.ie/
Shuttle buses for ferries and flights leave from Galway (and Kilronan) daily, but you can drive yourself out to the airport or ferry docks if you prefer.
Other Links
Kylemore Abbey
Connemara Region
http://www.connemaraireland.com/
County Mayo Home Page
(with links to towns and attractions in County Mayo, including the village of Murrisk and the town of Westport)
County Sligo Home Page
Sligo Heritage Page
Enniskillen Home Page
Ulster American Folk Park
Dungiven Castle
http://www.dungivencastle.com/welcome.html
North Antrim Information
Giant’s Causeway
http://www.northantrim.com/giantscauseway.htm
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
http://www.northantrim.com/carrick_a_rede.htm
Dunluce Castle/Carrickfergus Castle
http://www.geographia.com/northern-ireland/ukiant03.htm
Monasterboice
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ireland/monasterboice.htm
Mellifont Abbey
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ireland/mellifont-abbey.htm
Bru na Boinne
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/MidlandsEastCoast/BrunaBoinneVisitorCentreNewgrangeandKnowth/
Loughcrew
http://www.loughcrew.com/cairns.htm
(When you return the key to the cairn, be sure to take a trip through the Loughcrew Gardens or buy a cup of tea or coffee and a snack at the Coffee Shop.)
National Museum of Ireland
http://www.museum.ie/en/homepage.aspx
Dublin Bus Tours (we’re not making a recommendation of one over another…)
http://www.dublintours.net/tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=7192
http://194.106.151.179/sightseeing/index.aspx
Kilkenny Self-Guided Walking Tour
http://www.knockahopple.com/Kilkenny.pdf
Kells Augustinian Priory
http://www.kellsvillage.bravepages.com/priory.htm
Cashel town and the Rock of Cashel
Mallow Information
http://www.mallow.ie/co/web/Cork%20County%20Council/Mallow/Visit%20Mallow
Killarney
Ring of Kerry
http://www.ringofkerrytourism.com/
Skellig Michael
http://www.sacredsites.com/europe/ireland/skellig_michael.html
http://www.kerrypoet.utvinternet.com/monastic/kerry/skellig.html
Skellig Experience Centre
http://www.skelligexperience.com/skellig_experience.html
Dingle Peninsula
http://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/
The Famine Cottage
http://www.famine-cottage.com/
Blasket Islands
http://www.greatblasketisland.com/
Blennerville Windmill
http://www.blennervilleattractions.ie/
King John’s Castle & Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
http://www.shannonheritage.com/Attractions/
Join us again next time for more adventures in Ireland. Slan!
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