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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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The usual. Prepare for some rain. Have a waterproof coat with a hat...that hepled me out. We actually had wonderful weather, but the rain still makes it appearance. We even got snow the last day. So an umbrella is nice too. Nothing out of the ordinary. As much film as you can handle!!! Or better yet, buy a digital camera! A Michelen map was very nice.We had two books with us that were pretty handy. I'll find those names for you later.
Waterproof clothing, in case of rain :) Readily available everywhere. There are some very good specialists photography shops in all the main towns Your smile. It will be returned to you a thousand times.
Nothing Special Good hiking shoes and rain gear Nothing special No problems, maybe a set of good lenses It rains a lot on the West coast. There are little camping sites, so you are better of staying in rellatively cheap Bed and breakfasts. The are even in the most remote parts of the Island. So basicly everywere. Creditcards, Vitamin Supplements, the food is generally fat and not very nutricious
Softy day, windy day! Listen or read the weather forecasts, allways! Be aware that the weather can change really quickly. Fleeces, walking shoes, rainproof jacket(s), ...On this picture you see me, soaked...
Layer, layer, layer! I would recommend a hooded rain coat so you don't have to fool with an umbrella--showers tended to be short and sweet. Visiting in July the days warmed up but cooled down significantly at night. Leave the curling iron and hair dryer at home..pack a hat and hair ties instead.
We found that one suitcase and one carry-on bag was more than enough for each of us for a 2 week stay. You can save on space in your baggage by washing out your undies and socks in the evening and laying them on the radiator to dry. When the B&B turns the heat on in the morning most items laying on the rad dry rather quickly. although we didn't see much rain on our stay we are sure that this is not normally the case. Be sure to pack a good packable raincoat and waterproof boots or shoes as many sites involve a lot of outdoor walking. We wish we would have brought our own facecloth as most B&Bs don't supply anything smaller than a towel for washing. we are used to washing up and showering with a facecloth and found this to be a minor incovenience. Bring whatever gear you like but be advised that many sites will not allow photos to be taken inside and that many more do not allow the...
Medium size upright wheeled bag. If you are taking a car make sure you get one with a trunk and place everything in it. If you are staying at B&B's remember you have to carry your own luggage and most B&B's have steps. Don't take more than you can carry! Loghtweight jacket. We have gone from sunny to hail and back again all in one day in one location. Casual dress is accepted everywhere. Towel wipes and basic first aid kit.
Most people will already have advised you about the usual stuff - rain gear, hangover cures etc - so I'll concentrate this list instead on the things you may find essential for a pleasurable sojourn through the old sod but of which most tour guides might have neglected to inform you:1. A hatpin or knitting needle (size 6 upwards): Very handy for 'motivating' the ass steering your cart in Killarney to observe the correct route and pace in transporting you to the famed Gap of Dungloe. Can also be used to poke the poor animal pulling the cart too! 2. Mace: Essential for warding off the unwanted and foul attentions of lecherous old bachelor farmers in country pubs - but be warned, several applications may be required! More modern tourists will find the use of the aerosol version of the weapon can also be just as effective. Oh, and you women should also think of bringing some too!3. Several...
It rained non-stop the whole week we were in co. Clare (though we had perfect weather on the east coast and Dublin before that), so make sure you bring raincoats etc. Good walking shoes can also be useful. For the same reason, make sure your tent is very waterproof. Ours turned out not to be, we ended up sticking plastic bags to the inner tent to somehow keep the worst out.
On the bike tour, bags were loaded on the van in the morning and appeared at the destination in the evening, so it doesn't matter if you over-pack somewhat. Raingear! Try to get something that breathes so you don't sweat to death when it rains.
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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Q: Well we finally purchased our plane tickets everyone!! My daughter and I will be visiting Ireland in October of this year. We are...
A: I'm sure you'll have a super trip! You will take the 'bus' rather than the 'coach'. Getting around Ireland by bus is easy, although some journeys may take quite a...
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