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Fridays Child

(23,998 posts) Fri Nov 29, 2013, 01:45 AM Nov 2013

Gearing up for a tour of Ireland. Any tips?

Dublin to Killarney and back, visiting several places along the way. If any DUers have spent time there during the winter, I would really appreciate your advice--especially about what sort of weather to be prepared for.

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Gearing up for a tour of Ireland. Any tips? (Original Post) Fridays Child Nov 2013 OP

I haven't been there in winter, elleng Nov 2013 #1

Thanks! Fridays Child Nov 2013 #2

Definitely! elleng Nov 2013 #3

Dingle is beautiful, and not far from Killarney. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2013 #4

Thanks! Fridays Child Nov 2013 #5

I would try and get to Galway, if you can, though I don't know what winter weather is like there.. whathehell Dec 2013 #6

Galway is on the itinerary. Fridays Child Dec 2013 #7

The Cliffs of Moher would be one.. whathehell Dec 2013 #8

Thanks! Fridays Child Dec 2013 #9

Oh, you are so welcome...Let us know how the trip went when you come back!...n/t whathehell Dec 2013 #10

Absolutely! Fridays Child Dec 2013 #11

elleng

(140,465 posts)

1. I haven't been there in winter,

Reply to Fridays Child (Original post)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 02:04 AM

Nov 2013

daughter's been there in October. Generally expect rain, damp, chilly/cold, but keep in mind you can buy necessary clothing there, and come away with nice souvenirs.

Enjoy!

Fridays Child

(23,998 posts)

2. Thanks!

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 02:13 AM

Nov 2013

I'd better take a rain poncho for over my coat!

elleng

(140,465 posts)

3. Definitely!

Reply to Fridays Child (Reply #2)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 02:17 AM

Nov 2013

and 'Wellies,' that is, boots/rubbers (Wellingtons,) but again, you'll be able to buy those and umbrella over there.

greatauntoftriplets

(178,084 posts)

4. Dingle is beautiful, and not far from Killarney.

Reply to Fridays Child (Original post)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 10:17 AM

Nov 2013

I agree with elleng about the weather, but also don't be surprised if it snows. It did the time that I was there in November. It only lasted a couple of days, but it was definitely sloppy. Good Irish coffee weather, though.

Enjoy!