32 days in Ireland Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Guinness Storehouse and Kilmainham Gaol Museum. Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Portmarnock Beach. There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Temple Bar, look for gifts at James Joyce Cultural Centre, explore the different monuments and memorials at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, and see the interesting displays at The Little Museum of Dublin.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Dublin attractions planner.

Paris, France to Dublin is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Dublin is minus 1 hour. In January in Dublin, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Westport.

On the 31st (Tue), explore by horseback at Carrowholly Stables & Trekking Centre, look for gifts at Foxford Woollen Mills, then see the interesting displays at Michael Davitt Museum, and finally identify plant and animal life at Achill Island Alpacas. Keep things going the next day: take a memorable drive along Atlantic Drive, then grab your bike and head to The Great Western Greenway, and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Lost Valley.

To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Westport trip planner.

Traveling by car from Dublin to Westport takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Westport can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can go by car to Galway.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Fanore Beach and Coral Strand (Tra an Doilin). Spiddal Craft & Design Studios and Salthill Promenade are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Galway: Geraldine O'Rourke (in Spiddal), Curraghduff Farm (in Oughterard) and Ireland's School of Falconry (in Cong). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Salthill Beaches, Head underground at Aillwee Cave, browse the exhibits of Farmlane Gallery, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Corcomroe Abbey.

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Traveling by car from Westport to Galway takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In February, daytime highs in Galway are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Liscannor.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at The Burren. On the 6th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll around Burren National Park, steep yourself in history at Poulnabrone Dolmen, then enjoy the sand and surf at Lahinch Beach, then stop by Donogh O'Loghlin, and finally get great views at Cliffs of Moher.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Liscannor online tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Galway to Liscannor in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Liscannor are 10°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Limerick.

On the 7th (Tue), explore the historical opulence of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, then trot along with Castlefergus Equestrian, and then explore the historical opulence of Dromoland Castle. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Old Irish Ways, then stop by Black Abbey Crafts, then identify plant and animal life at Doneraile Wildlife Park, and finally identify plant and animal life at Ballyhoura Outdoor Classroom - Griston Bog.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Limerick online trip planner.

You can drive from Liscannor to Limerick in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. February in Limerick sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Dingle.

Get outdoors at Inch Beach and Dingle Peninsula. Family-friendly places like Conor Pass and Wine Strand Beach will thrill your kids. Step out of Dingle with an excursion to Barleycove Beach in Dough--about 1h 55 min away. Spend the 12th (Sun) exploring the striking scenery along Slea Head Drive. The adventure continues: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, look for gifts at Louis Mulcahy Pottery, enjoy breathtaking views from Eask Tower, and experience rural life at Dingle Sheepdogs Demonstrations & Trials.

To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Dingle trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Limerick to Dingle takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Dingle are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can go by car to Killarney.

Do your shopping at Norman McCloskey Photography and Peter Cox Photography Gallery. Kids will enjoy Bantry Bay Charters and Killarney Falconry. Get out of town with these interesting Killarney side-trips: Garinish Island (in Glengarriff) and Banna Strand (in Tralee). Spend the 14th (Tue) exploring nature at Killarney National Park. There's more to do: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour and identify plant and animal life at Falconry Kerry.

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Drive from Dingle to Killarney in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In February in Killarney, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can go by car to Cobh.

Appreciate the collections at Owenabue Arts Collective Gallery and Titanic Experience Cobh. Cobh Cathedral and Titanic Memorial Garden will appeal to history buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cobh: Ballynamona Beach (in Midleton), Ballyquin Beach (in Ardmore) and Glenbower Wood (in Killeagh). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Fota Wildlife Park, browse the different shops at Turkish Delights, play a few rounds at Cobh Golf Club, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Colman’s Cathedral.

To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Cobh trip planner.

Getting from Killarney to Cobh by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Waterford.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Curracloe Beach and Curracloe Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Mayfield Birds of Prey and Wexford Wildfowl Reserve. Get out of town with these interesting Waterford side-trips: Loftus Hall (in Hook Head), Wexford (Secret Valley Wildlife Park & Ballinoulart Beach) and Tramore Beach (in Tramore). Next up on the itinerary: walk around Irish National Heritage Park, wander the streets of The Apple Market, examine the collection at Reginald's Tower, and step aboard Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Waterford trip itinerary maker site.

Getting from Cobh to Waterford by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In February in Waterford, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Kilkenny.

Valerie Walshe Contemporary and Rothe House and Garden will appeal to museum buffs. Get outdoors at Seal Rescue Ireland and Hidden Trails Guided Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Kilkenny: Ballymoney Beach (in Ballymoney) and Ferns Castle (in Ferns). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Kilkenny Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, view the masterpieces at National Design & Craft Gallery, and get a new perspective on nature at Medieval Mile Museum.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Kilkenny attractions planning app.

Traveling by bus from Waterford to Kilkenny takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In February, daily temperatures in Kilkenny can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.