4 days in Ballaghaderreen & Cahersiveen Itinerary

Ballaghaderreen is a town in County Roscommon, Ireland, but traditionally part of County Mayo, located on the N5 National primary road. On the 18th (Mon), examine the collection at Coleman Music Centre, then Head underground at Caves of Keash, and then don't miss a visit to Kilmovee's Thatch Cottage and Community Centre.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Ballaghaderreen tour planner.

Dublin to Ballaghaderreen is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Dublin in July: highs in Ballaghaderreen hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to drive to Cahersiveen.

Cahersiveen—alternate spellings Cahirsiveen, Cahirciveen or Caherciveen— is a town in County Kerry, Ireland. Step out of Cahersiveen with an excursion to Blasket Islands Eco Marine Tours in Ventry--about 1h 5 min away. Spend a day of island exploring on the 19th (Tue) at Skellig Michael. Next up on the itinerary: head off the coast to Great Blasket Island, admire the natural beauty at Kells Bay House & Gardens, step into the grandiose world of Ballycarbery Castle, and steep yourself in history at Cahergall Fort.

To find photos and more tourist information, read our Cahersiveen trip planner.

You can drive from Ballaghaderreen to Cahersiveen in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July in Cahersiveen, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.