Engaging Ireland - Episode 11 - A Whirlwind Tour of Ireland

In response to a listener's questions and comments, we produced this show in order to illustrate what a two-week vacation in Ireland could look like. This is only one of an infinite number of options available to travellers, but it will give you an idea of what you *can* do. Fasten your seatbelts for a whirlwind tour of the Republic and Northern Ireland! Ferries from Rossaveel (Bus available from Galway City)   Aran Island Ferries www.aranislandferries.com  Aran Direct www.arandirect.com  Ferries from Doolin  Doolin 2 Aran Ferries http://www.aran-island-ferry.com/  Aran Doolin Ferries http://www.doolinferries.com/  Doolin Ferry http://www.doolinferry.com/  Moher Cruises http://www.cliffs-of-moher-cruises.com/ (This carrier provides service to Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher cruises, as do some of the other Doolin operators.)  Flights to the Aran Islands  Aer Arann http://www.aerarannislands.ie/  Shuttle buses for ferries and flights leave from Galway (and Kilronan) daily, but you can drive yourself out to the airport or ferry docks if you prefer.  Other Links  Kylemore Abbey http://www.kylemoreabbey.com/  Connemara Region http://www.connemaraireland.com/  County Mayo Home Page http://www.mayo-ireland.ie/ (with links to towns and attractions in County Mayo, including the village of Murrisk and the town of Westport)  County Sligo Home Page http://www.countysligo.com/  Sligo Heritage Page http://www.sligoheritage.com/  Enniskillen Home Page http://www.enniskillen.com/  Ulster American Folk Park http://www.folkpark.com/  Dungiven Castle http://www.dungivencastle.com/welcome.html  North Antrim Information http://www.northantrim.com/  Giant's Causeway http://www.northantrim.com/giantscauseway.htm  Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge http://www.northantrim.com/carrick_a_rede.htm  Dunluce Castle/Carrickfergus Castle http://www.geographia.com/northern-ireland/ukiant03.htm  Monasterboice http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ireland/monasterboice.htm  Mellifont Abbey http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ireland/mellifont-abbey.htm  Bru na Boinne http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/MidlandsEastCoast/BrunaBoinneVisitorCentreNewgrangeandKnowth/  Loughcrew http://www.loughcrew.com/cairns.htm (When you return the key to the cairn, be sure to take a trip through the Loughcrew Gardens or buy a cup of tea or coffee and a snack at the Coffee Shop.)  National Museum of Ireland http://www.museum.ie/en/homepage.aspx  Dublin Bus Tours (we're not making a recommendation of one over another…) http://www.dublintours.net/tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=7192  http://194.106.151.179/sightseeing/index.aspx  Kilkenny Self-Guided Walking Tour http://www.knockahopple.com/Kilkenny.pdf  Kells Augustinian Priory http://www.kellsvillage.bravepages.com/priory.htm  Cashel town and the Rock of Cashel http://www.cashel.ie/  Mallow Information http://www.mallow.ie/co/web/Cork%20County%20Council/Mallow/Visit%20Mallow Killarney http://www.killarney.ie/ Ring of Kerry http://www.ringofkerrytourism.com/ Skellig Michael http://www.sacredsites.com/europe/ireland/skellig_michael.html http://www.kerrypoet.utvinternet.com/monastic/kerry/skellig.html Skellig Experience Centre http://www.skelligexperience.com/skellig_experience.html  Dingle Peninsula http://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/  The Famine Cottage http://www.famine-cottage.com/  Blasket Islands http://www.greatblasketisland.com/  Blennerville Windmill http://www.blennervilleattractions.ie/  King John's Castle & Bunratty Castle and Folk Park http://www.shannonheritage.com/Attractions/   Join us again next time for more adventures in Ireland. Slan!