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Rain and wind gear Dublin
34 Reviews Irish weather is very changeable so you need to be prepared for all eventualities!!!! You can get all four seasons in one day at times ........ The easiest thing is to bring layers & include...
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Rain Gear Cork
6 Reviews Cork is probably one of the wettest places in Ireland so an unbrella is a must. Don't let that put you off though as it's also one of the sunniest - you just need a brolly for the showers!! Pop into...
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Rain Gear Limerick
3 Reviews Most everyone when they think of Ireland they think of rain, rain and more rain but it's not always like that. If you are coming during the summer it is best to bring a mixture of clothing. This year...
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Rain Gear Killarney
5 Reviews Wear sensible shoes or walking boots - you will do a lot of walking. In summer pack lightweight raingear & maybe a change of clothes in the event of a severe downpour & remember NO RAIN NO RAINBOW ...
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Books Waterford
2 Reviews The book * Round Ireland with a fridge * written by Tony Hawks is an useful companion for an Ireland trip. It tells the true story of a bet that Tony cannot hitch hike around the circumference of...
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Rain Gear Kilkenny
4 Reviews Good walking shoes, warm clothes and rain gear are a must. While in Kilkenny, it started to pour down rain and I had to take cover under a tree. Even with an umbrella, the rain will still find a way...
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Rain Gear Sligo
3 Reviews If you are going to be camping, then try and pack your bags as light as you can. It was very annoying for me leaving London with heavy luggage. make sure you bring a rain-coat, something warm, and...
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Toiletries & Medical Supplies Inishmore
1 Review When I was there the tab water was conterminated and we only were told in the pub at night. The only supermarket on the island closes at 5 or 6 so we had no chance to buy drinking water. Just be...
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Rain Gear Great Skelligs
1 Review I was happy to have brought a waterproof backpack. Without it everything I have brought would have been wet after the cruise to Skellig Michael! Hiking boots will help you climb the 680 stairs up to...
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Croagh Patrick County Mayo
1 Review Make sure to wear Hiking boots, everything else is lethal. Then bring a stick, it'll help you on the way down. (You can rent or buy them at the car park as well! It costs IEP 1.50 to rent and IEP 2...
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General Comments County Kerry
2 Reviews Take One Bag and One Backpack. Can add a smaller daypack. Only what YOU can carry, yourself, without help! Remember: Take only what YOU could carry for a mile. You want the freedom to move around, to...
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Packing List Dublin
26 Reviews Bring a Bag for shopping. They do not give out plastic bags, only paper. These will not hold up after a whole day of walking around. I would bring a cloth bag with handles, so that those souvenirs...
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Books Cork
3 Reviews Take a free map of Cork at the Tourist Information Office. The map includes the locations of the main sights and it is good for orientation purposes, especially when exploring the city on foot. The...
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Books Sligo
2 Reviews The book * Round Ireland with a fridge * written by Tony Hawks is an useful companion for an Ireland trip. It tells the true story of a bet that Tony cannot hitch hike around the circumference of...
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Luggage Dublin
9 Reviews For both luggage and a bag to carry with you around Dublin, do as you would for any other large city. Make sure you keep hold of your things, and for women who carry a purse, sling the shoulder strap...
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Books Dublin
4 Reviews I like to carry my journal with me wherever I go so I can document my experiences. I also like to take along a good guide book, like the DK Travel Guides. Prior to any trip I like to do some...
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Rucksack is always good. You should take into account the humid and rainy weather. Good comfortable shoes are essential. Warm and waterproof clothes, an umbrella. Raincoat is useless, because the weather is changeable and the humidity will just make you sweat. You can find most of the things in Ireland.
1 carry-on sized bag1 duffle bag with wheels 1.In your carry-on bag pack 3 sets of clothing include items that could be rinsed out in sink and re-worn (travel smiths has some great packable clothes);a toiletry bag; spare pair of shoes; raingear.2.Bring duffle bag empty.Buy good hand knit sweaters and woolens in Ireland! Also can be used to pack other purchases made while visiting!
Well I had a rucksack. That's my choice. RAINCOAT!! Good waterproof shoes if you like hiking or mountainclimbing. There's a lot of bog in Connemara, and rocks. I didn't have any difficulties with camping. For example in Inishmaan the locals told us that there's no problem camping on the beach, they were really nice to us (though at the night kids came and threw two big stones and broke our tent..)Anyways, just remeber that it rains a lot, sometimes sooo windy and the weather can change very quickly.So you should bring your swimsuit and the jumper at the same time.
Don't forget to bring your shorts as well as your rain-coat.One day it can be verry sunny,the next day it's like autumn,rainy and misty.But there is always a pub in the neighbourhood to warm you up. Family Travel Remember and don't forget:GUINNES IS GOOD FOR YOU !!
Don't forget your waterproofs! It rains even in summer, and it can be heavy. Watch out for the restrictions on food items that can be carried accross the water!a full list can be obtained by contacting the tourist board, but basically dont take fresh or tinned meat!
One thing you might want to consider bringing if you are driving is music. The radio stations outside of Dublin are horrible if they exist at all. Desperate for tunes, we bought some traditional Irish music on cassette. Really wish we had brought some tapes with us.
A regular suitcase and a piece of 'carry-on' luggage for the aircraft. A second suitcase can be taken, but if you are on a tour bus, you will no doubt be charged a daily fee for the second suitcase per person. It cost us $3.00 per day, Canadian funds, etra, but we found it was worth it, to have what we wanted. Sneakers, or good walking shoes...comfortable, and a pair of dress shoes/loafers for visits to appropriate places. Nothing really necessary, out of the ordinary. We found most, if not all items were readily available where we stayed, and the motels/hotels were very accomodating with ironing boards, irons, etc. We used a digital video camera and a 'thow-away' camera for stills. We were able to purchase video tapes and anything we needed while there. Just make certain you speak to your tourist company to ensure you take the proper 'three pronged plug' for their style of hydro. Of...
Oh without a doubt bring a jacket, jumper, something that will keep you warm. The weather isnt great over here, there may be the occasional good day but it's mostly rainy or cloudy. Wouldnt advise you to bring any shorts...you defiantly wont be needing them in Dublin. Plus you'll stand out more if you go around wearing shorts...dont want that now do you?
You're on this beach on the end of the Dingle[1] peninsula chilling out and soaking up the balmy late summer sunshine scented with the rich tang of the wide Atlantic, when suddenly this barest wisp of a grey cloud races towards the shore. Cover up quick, you are about to get a soaking.The West of Ireland is like that. Make sure you always have a waterproof to hand.[1] Actually it's the Iveagh peninsula. I just looked again at the original photo and on that you can clearly see the Skelligs on the horizon.
Backpacks are best if you are able. Bags with wheels are fine in the cities and towns. Sweater, raingear, umbrellas required for all times of the year. From October to March is the coldest period where warmer clothes are needed. Everything is available in shops, supermarkets and pharmacies found in most towns and villages. Bring a waterproof camera bag and light sensitive film in Winter! If camping make sure that your tent is waterproof by throwing a few buckets of water on it! Beach gear I wouldn't be too optimistic about, although there are some fantastic beaches all around the coast, it's just that you get wet and cold before you even get near the water!! For outdoor trekking, waterproof boots, warm clothing and a compass. Buy the maps locally and ALWAYS advise a local person or police station where you are trekking to and when you expect to return. If you have something small to...
Westbury Hotel Dublin
4 Reviews and 722 Opinions If location is a must and you have the extra to spend, Westbury's is certainly a place to go. Just...
Fitzgerald's Vienna Woods Hotel Cork
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Park House Galway
2 Reviews and 657 Opinions I selected the Park House Hotel because it is very convenient to both the bus and train stations in...
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