9 days in Dublin & Galway Itinerary

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bru na Boinne and Olde Shillelagh Stick Maker. For shopping fun, head to DesignYard or Glasrai Goodies. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dublin: Jerpoint Glass Studio (in Stoneyford) and Kilkenny (Kilkenny Castle & Kilkenny Handwrought Silver). There's much more to do: explore the galleries of Guinness Storehouse, wander the streets of Temple Bar, walk around St Stephens Green, and enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Trinity College Dublin.

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Montreal, Canada to Dublin is an approximately 10- hour flight. Traveling from Montreal to Dublin, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in October, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can drive to Galway.

A major hub for visitors exploring Ireland's western regions, Galway serves as a city of art and culture, renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Burren Perfumery and Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. Head to Hazel Mountain Chocolates and Irish Crafts - Doolinfor some retail therapy. Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Cottage Handcrafts (in Moyard), The Burren Smokehouse, (in Lisdoonvarna) and Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor). The adventure continues: look for gifts at O`Dalaigh Jewellers, learn and have fun at Connemara Blue, browse the different shops at Hehirs Of Clifden, and enjoy some music at OMG Zhivago.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Galway trip planning app.

Getting from Dublin to Galway by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. October in Galway sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.