11 days in Ireland Itinerary
11 days in Ireland Itinerary
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11 days in Ireland Itinerary
Start: New York City
bus + Fly:
12h 45min
1
Kinsale
— 1 night
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Drive:
1h 30min
2
Kenmare
— 1 night
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Drive:
1h 30min
3
Dingle
— 3 nights
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Drive:
4h
4
Dublin
— 4 nights
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Fly + bus:
10h 45min
End: New York City
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1
night
Kinsale
1
night

Located at the estuary of the Brandon River, the historical fishing town of Kinsale nestles against hills that act as a natural shield against the open sea.Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): stop by Giles Norman Photography Gallery, stop by Aunty Nellie's Sweet Shop Kinsale, then look for gifts at Stone Mad Gallery, then stop by Kinsale Crystal, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Granny's Bottom Drawer, look for gifts at Koko, then stop by Kinsale Silver, then contemplate the long history of Charles Fort, and finally explore the historical opulence of Blarney Castle & Gardens.
To see ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Kinsale trip itinerary maker site .
New York City, USA to Kinsale is an approximately 13-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from New York City to Kinsale due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 49°F in March, and nighttime lows around 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Kenmare.
Things to do in Kinsale
Side Trip
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Find places to stay Mar 8 — 9:
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Kinsale Silver
12:30pm, Sat Mar 9

Blarney Castle & Gardens
3:30pm, Sat Mar 9

Charles Fort
2:00pm, Sat Mar 9
1
night
Kenmare
1
night

Known for its wide range of restaurants and traditional pubs, Kenmare sits along two major Irish tourist routes, the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara.Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): look for gifts at Kenmare Soap Shop, look for gifts at Skyline Gallery, then stop by Hallisseys, then look for gifts at The Weavers Shop, and finally tee off at Ring of Kerry Golf Club.
To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Kenmare online attractions planner .
Getting from Kinsale to Kenmare by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In March in Kenmare, expect temperatures between 51°F during the day and 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Dingle.
Things to do in Kenmare
Find places to stay Mar 9 — 10:
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Ring of Kerry Golf Club
1:30pm, Sun Mar 10

Skyline Gallery
10:30am, Sun Mar 10

Hallisseys
11:00am, Sun Mar 10
3
nights
Dingle
3
nights

Located on Ireland's western coastline, Dingle sits between scenic mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at John Weldon Jewellers and Kathleen McAuliffe. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Carol Cronin Gallery and Fiadh Handwoven Design. There's lots more to do: stop by Holden Leathergoods, view the masterpieces at Dingle Artworks, explore the wide array of goods at Strand House Cafe, and shop like a local with Penny's Pottery.
For where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Dingle day trip tool .
Traveling by car from Kenmare to Dingle takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. March in Dingle sees daily highs of 51°F and lows of 40°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Dublin.
Things to do in Dingle
Side Trips
Ballyferriter, Penny's Pottery
Find places to stay Mar 10 — 13:
Highlights from your plan

Kathleen McAuliffe
3:30pm, Mon Mar 11

Penny's Pottery
10:00am, Mon Mar 11

The Carol Cronin Gallery
1:00pm, Mon Mar 11
4
nights
Dublin
4
nights

Fair City
A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.Do some cultural sightseeing at Grafton Street and Kilmainham Gaol. Head to Sheridans and DesignYardfor some retail therapy. There's lots more to do: sample the tasty concoctions at Guinness Storehouse, buy something for everyone on your list at Fallon & Byrne, stop by Secret Book and Record Store, and don't miss a visit to Temple Bar.
To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Dublin trip planner .
You can drive from Dingle to Dublin in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Dingle in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Dublin, with lows of 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Dublin
Find places to stay Mar 13 — 17:
Highlights from your plan

Kilmainham Gaol
10:00am, Thu Mar 14

Temple Bar
3:30pm, Thu Mar 14

Guinness Storehouse
1:00pm, Thu Mar 14
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