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I made a Google Map of the 10-day driving trip my sister and I took to Ireland. We were first-time visitors and petrified of driving, but we encountered absolutely no problems. We started in Dublin and did a loop to Wexford, Cork, Kenmare, Dingle, then Limerick. Sharing my map with embedded photos and tips for other first-timers looking for suggestions. Let me know if it helps!
Updated Mar 29, 2011
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The Iveagh Gardens is a beautiful and peaceful corner of downtown Dublin, seldomly found by tourists. The park, which used to be the private property of the Guinness family, is completely enclosed, with entrances that are somewhat hard to find (and probably regularly mistaken for being entrances to the nearby St Stephen's Green).
The gardens were designed by Ninian Niven in 1865 and are in the process of being continually restored. The park has several statues, both complete ones and fragments, a waterfall surrounded by tree ferns, an archery range, a restored Victorian rosarium and a maze.
The gardens are open from 8 am (10 pm Sundays / Bank Holidays) to 6 pm or dusk. There is no entrance fee, no cafés or anything to distract one from just simply relaxing.
Directions: Main entrance is from Clonmel Street (short street off Harcourt Street). There is also a tiny and easily overlooked entrance on Hatch Street.
Updated Aug 17, 2009
Website: http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/TheIveaghGardens/
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This excellent market is hidden in the heart of Dublin --- you can access it via the IFC (Irish Film Centre) or Temple Bar....
It's a real treasure for all gourmets and you will not be disappointed with the variety of local and international delicacies on show (and for taste-sessions)
The food market takes place every Saturday (between 9.30am-5pm) and is a great place for local organic produce ...
Meeting House Square,
Temple Bar,
Dublin 2,
Ireland
Written Apr 14, 2006
Phone: +353 (0)1 671-5717
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There are alot of beautiful garden all over in Dublin. Take some time and check it out with this web site which garden is nearby where you stay. Please enjoy it. It's much worth than just go for shopping anywhere.
Updated Aug 4, 2003
Website: http://www.dublingardens.com/
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Q: Hi everyone! We are planning a trip to Ireland, 12 days, in May. We are going to drive from Dublin out West and circle back...
A: Any of the worldwide (Avis, Hertz, Enterprise etc), or Europe-wide (Autoeurope, Budget, Thrifty etc) or local firms will be fine imo. Car hire in Ireland is regulated....
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One of my favorite places in Europe
On the total I have spent more than 200 days in Ireland at various vacations and I hope to get there again one day soon !
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I have been to this beautiful island for just 16 days but it is easy to fall in love with. My tips are in the order I have travelled (starting in Dublin). Hope you will enjoy it and find some use for...
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Ireland - I wouldn't start from here
I hope you enjoy this collection of some of my irish tips. cheers This news story (2006) made me smile enourmously. It must be copyright of someone, i found it on some website, probably taken from a...
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I really like the line in printed t-shirts available in souvenir shops throughout Ireland. (I hope I don’t have copyright issue for quoting the famous line here) I do like Leprechauns and they may...
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There are not enough adjectives in the English language to describe Ireland; enchanting, verdant, mystical, barren, lonely, lovely - the list goes on and on. You must visit Ireland, to feel it, to...
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