15 days in Western Ireland Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Royal Abbey of Cong and National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock. Popular historic sites such as Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church and Portumna Castle are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Cong (Monk's Fishing House & Boat Tours & Water Sports), Gort (Kilmacduagh Tower & Coole Park Nature Reserve) and Aughnanure Castle (in Oughterard). The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of The Irish Workhouse Centre, steep yourself in history at Athenry Heritage Centre, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour.

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London, UK to Galway is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from London in August; daily highs in Galway reach 19°C and lows reach 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to travel to Inishmore.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): get outside with Dive Academy - Scuba Diving School, delve into the distant past at Dun Duchathair, and then don't miss a visit to Teampall Bhean'in. On your second day here, kick back and relax at Kilmurvey Beach, appreciate the extensive heritage of Na Seacht Teampaill (The Seven Churches), then delve into the distant past at Dun Eoghanachta, and finally stop by Aran Sweater Market.

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Do a combination of bus and ferry from Galway to Inishmore in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in August, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Clifden.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Marconi Station, enjoy the sand and surf at Dog's Bay Beach, and then relax in the rural setting at Killary Sheep Farm. On your second day here, relax and rejuvenate at Connemara Seaweed Baths, then explore the activities along Killary Fjord, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Gothic Chapel, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Renvyle Beach.

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Do a combination of ferry and taxi from Inishmore to Clifden in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Westport.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Michael Davitt Museum, then explore the ancient world of Belleek Castle Museum, then explore the striking landscape of Wild Nephin National Park - Ballycroy Visitor Centre, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Keel Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Ashford Castle, explore by horseback at Carrowholly Stables & Trekking Centre, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Drummindoo Stud.

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Traveling by car from Clifden to Westport takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Westport can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can drive to Sligo.

Popular historic sites such as Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre and Parke's Castle are in your itinerary. Step out of the city life by going to Knocknarea and Glencar Lake. Change things up with these side-trips from Sligo: Boyle (Lough Key Forest and Activity Park & Cloontykilla Castle), Mullaghmore Coast (in Mullaghmore) and Glencar Waterfall (in Leitrim). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Strandhill Beach, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Benbulben, steep yourself in history at Sligo Abbey, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Drumcliffe Church.

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You can drive from Westport to Sligo in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Sligo can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.