17 days in Dublin & Western Ireland Itinerary

On the 2nd (Tue), see the interesting displays at Guinness Storehouse, get engrossed in the history at Dublinia, take an in-depth tour of The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story, then see where the action happens at Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum, and finally get engrossed in the history at National Library of Ireland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed): get engrossed in the history at 14 Henrietta Street, see the interesting displays at GPO Museum, then examine the collection at The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience, and finally admire the masterpieces at Chester Beatty.

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Montreal, Canada to Dublin is an approximately 10-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a 5 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Montreal in May; daily highs in Dublin reach 17°C and lows reach 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Galway.

You'll explore and learn at Dysert O'Dea Castle and Archaeology Centre and The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Royal Abbey of Cong and Riverside Walk. Change things up with these side-trips from Galway: Curraghduff Farm (in Oughterard), Ballyhannon House (in Quin) and Cong (Monk's Fishing House & Ireland's School of Falconry). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Kilmacduagh Tower, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Augustine's Church, walk around Coole Park Nature Reserve, and don't miss a visit to Eyre Square.

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You can drive from Dublin to Galway in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to Westport.

Get some cultural insight at Ashford Castle and Ballintubber Abbey. Visit The Cong Heritage Trail and St Patrick’s Catholic Church for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Westport side-trips: Cong (Pigeon Hole Cave & Abbaye de Cong). There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Croagh Patrick, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Newport Church, learn the secrets of beer at Westport Walking Tours, and see some colorful creatures with Adventure West.

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Drive from Galway to Westport in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Achill Island.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Achill Heritage Centre, then identify plant and animal life at Woodland Faerie Trail, then delve into the distant past at Deserted Village, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Kildownet Old Cemetery Headstones.

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Traveling by car from Westport to Achill Island takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Inishmore.

Visit Dun Aonghasa and Teampall Chiarain for their historical value. Dun Duchathair and Dun Eoghanachta are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Dun Eochla, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, look for gifts at Lia Arann, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Na Seacht Teampaill (The Seven Churches).

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Do a combination of car and ferry from Achill Island to Inishmore in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. In May, daytime highs in Inishmore are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel to Clifden.

On the 16th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Connemara Safaris, then enjoy the sand and surf at Lettergesh Beach, then relax and rejuvenate at Connemara Seaweed Baths, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Roundstone Bay. On your second day here, look for gifts at Clifden Bookshop, view the masterpieces at Lavelle Art Gallery, and then take in the exciting artwork at Whitethorn Gallery.

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Getting from Inishmore to Clifden by combination of ferry and taxi takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can travel back home.