12 days in Ireland Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, then explore the galleries of 14 Henrietta Street, then examine the collection at Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Matt Talbot Shrine. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story, get engrossed in the history at Dublinia, explore the galleries of Guinness Storehouse, then see the interesting displays at The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience, and finally look for gifts at Carrolls Irish Gifts.

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Chicago, USA to Dublin is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. Traveling from Chicago in June, things will get slightly colder in Dublin: highs are around 64°F and lows about 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Limerick.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Saint Mary's Cathedral and Old Irish Ways. Hunt Museum and Craggaunowen will appeal to museum buffs. Go for a jaunt from Limerick to Quin to see Quin Abbey about 42 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Knappogue Castle, take in nature's colorful creations at Coolwater Garden, explore the historical opulence of Desmond Castle, and see the interesting displays at Frank McCourt Museum.

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You can drive from Dublin to Limerick in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Limerick are 65°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can drive to Killarney.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ross Castle and West Cork Model Railway Village. Get some historical perspective at St. Anne's Church and Drombeg Stone Circle. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Killarney: Michael Collins House (in Clonakilty), Skibbereen Heritage Centre (in Skibbereen) and Cork (St Fin Barre's Cathedral & St. Peter and Paul's Church). There's more to do: admire the striking features of St. Mary's Cathedral and look for all kinds of wild species at Killarney Falconry.

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You can drive from Limerick to Killarney in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In June in Killarney, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Galway.

On the 26th (Mon), examine the collection at The Legend of the Claddagh Ring, then examine the collection at The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Augustine's Church, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Riverside Walk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Athenry Heritage Centre, explore the historical opulence of Athenry Castle, then contemplate the long history of Thoor Ballylee - Yeats Museum, and finally explore the ancient world of Tyrone House.

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You can drive from Killarney to Galway in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Killarney in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Galway, with lows of 48°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.