My fiance and I are planning a honeymoon to Ireland in September 2013, and have never been there before. We are thinking of flying in/out of Dublin, spending 3 days there. Then travelling to Galway, Connamara, Cliffs of Moher etc. We are spending around 10 days total, but would rather travel by train than drive a car. I don't think we need to spend 7 days in Galway area...possibly only 3-4, but where else could we travel without being too rushed? I've looked into Ring of Kerry/Killarney, is that too much to see for the remaining time? We could also travel to Killarney before Galway if that makes more sense travel wise before returning to Dublin.
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10 days splits into 3x3 + last night at an Airport Hotel. Dublin, Galway and Killarney would be my options. They all offer localised tours but travel between would amount to a full day using public transport.
I have driven around ireland twice and it saved me a lot of time waiting for buses and trains. Or scheduling around train or bus schedules. Food for thought. Dublin is a great place to Fly in and out of. I would plan 3 days total there 2 at beginning and last night there.
I love Galway, Belfast (often overlooked due to it being Northern Ireland), Dingle Peninsula.