9 days in Ireland 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.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: browse the exhibits of Guinness Storehouse, take in the architecture and design of Trinity College Dublin, contemplate the long history of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and take a stroll through Temple Bar.

To find reviews and more tourist information, go to the Dublin road trip planning app.

New York City, USA to Dublin is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 5 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from New York City in October, with highs in Dublin at 57°F and lows at 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Kilkenny.

The country's smallest city in terms of population, Kilkenny boasts a rich cultural heritage and diverse tourist attractions that include well-preserved medieval architecture, exciting nightlife, a vibrant culinary scene, and abundant shopping opportunities.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Jerpoint Abbey, then stop by Kilkenny Handwrought Silver, then step into the grandiose world of Kilkenny Castle, and finally stop by Darcys Treasures. On the next day, explore the galleries of VALERIE WALSHE CONTEMPORARY, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Aidan's Cathedral, then contemplate the long history of Ferns Castle, and finally play a few rounds at Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Kilkenny road trip website.

Traveling by car from Dublin to Kilkenny takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 51°F in November, and nighttime lows around 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.