15 days in Ireland Itinerary

Get a sense of the local culture at Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar. Get some historical perspective at Kilmainham Gaol Museum and Malahide Castle. There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, examine the collection at Dublin Writers Museum, walk around St Stephens Green, and take an in-depth tour of The Little Museum of Dublin.

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Bengaluru, India to Dublin is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 5.5 hours. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Bengaluru in September, with highs in Dublin at 19°C and lows at 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to travel to Inishmore.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): appreciate the extensive heritage of Na Seacht Teampaill (The Seven Churches), stop by Lia Arann, delve into the distant past at Dun Aonghasa, then make a trip to Teampall Bhean'in, and finally delve into the distant past at Dun Duchathair.

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Traveling by combination of train, taxi, and ferry from Dublin to Inishmore takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In September, daily temperatures in Inishmore can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to travel to Bunratty.

On the 7th (Thu), explore the historical opulence of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Mary's Cathedral, then take an in-depth tour of Hunt Museum, then take in the exciting artwork at Draiocht Art & Shop Gallery, Adare, and finally examine the collection at Foynes Flying Boat Museum. On the 8th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Quin Abbey, see the interesting displays at Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre, steep yourself in history at Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations, then steep yourself in history at Poulnabrone Dolmen, and finally explore the ancient world of Carran Medieval Church.

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Getting from Inishmore to Bunratty by combination of ferry and bus takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry, bus, and train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to Cork.

Here are some ideas for day two: explore the different monuments and memorials at St. Oliver's Cemetery, contemplate the long history of Blarney Castle & Gardens, take an in-depth tour of Cork City Gaol, then steep yourself in history at Charles Fort, then get engrossed in the history at Kinsale Regional Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St Multose Church.

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You can drive from Bunratty to Cork in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. In September in Cork, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Kilkenny.

Let the collections at Hook Lighthouse and Enniscorthy Castle capture your imagination. Your inner history buff will appreciate Ferns Castle and Kilkenny Castle. Explore Kilkenny's surroundings by going to Waterford (Bishop's Palace, Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, &more), Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience (in New Ross) and Cashel (Rock of Cashel, Hore Abbey, &more). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, explore the historical opulence of Ballyhack Castle, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, and get a dose of the wild on Hawkeye School of Falconry.

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Drive from Cork to Kilkenny in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In September in Kilkenny, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.