15 days in Western Ireland Itinerary

Spend the 13th (Fri) exploring nature at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. The adventure continues: make a trip to Quay Street, kick back and relax at Salthill Beaches, gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Galway online road trip planner.

Sofia, Bulgaria to Galway is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Sofia to Galway. Traveling from Sofia in January, plan for a bit warmer nights in Galway, with lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Inisheer.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): don't miss a visit to St. Caomhan’s Church, then relax and rejuvenate at Aran Seaweed Baths and Spa, and then delve into the distant past at O'Brien's Castle.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Inisheer online sightseeing planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Galway to Inisheer. In January, daytime highs in Inisheer are 10°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel to Inishmore.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Teampall Chiarain, delve into the distant past at Dun Aonghasa, stop by Lia Arann, then explore the ancient world of Dun Duchathair, and finally make a trip to Teampall Bhean'in. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Thu): let the kids burn off some steam at Inishmore Playground, then settle in for a delightful tour with a horse-drawn carriage tour, and then discover the deep blue sea with Dive Academy - Scuba Diving School.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Inishmore trip itinerary maker site.

Explore your travel options from Inisheer to Inishmore with the Route module. January in Inishmore sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to travel to Achill Island.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): surround yourself with nature on Achill Island Alpacas, then sample the fine beverages at IrishAmerican Whiskeys, then cruise along Atlantic Drive, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Keem Bay and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Minaun.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Achill Island holiday planner.

You can do a combination of ferry and car from Inishmore to Achill Island in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Inishmore in January: highs in Achill Island hover around 7°C, while lows dip to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Westport.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Westport: Joyce Country Sheepdogs (in Shanafaraghaun), Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden (in Kylemore) and Killary Sheep Farm (in Leenane). Next up on the itinerary: grab your bike and head to The Great Western Greenway, admire the landmark architecture of Newport Railway Viaduct, ride a horse along Carrowholly Stables & Trekking Centre, and shop like a local with Foxford Woollen Mills.

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Traveling by car from Achill Island to Westport takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Tulsk.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre, contemplate the long history of Elphin Windmill, and then explore the ancient world of Tulsk Priory.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Tulsk trip maker.

Traveling by car from Westport to Tulsk takes 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Tulsk can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. On the 26th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.