17 days in Ireland Itinerary

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, walk around St Stephens Green, and admire the landmark architecture of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Dublin trip itinerary tool.

Cape Town, South Africa to Dublin is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Cape Town to Dublin, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Carrick-on-Shannon.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): step into the grandiose world of Parke's Castle and then go deep underground at Arigna Mining Experience. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Foxford Woollen Mills, then delve into the distant past at Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre, and then pause for some photo ops at Gaelic Chieftain Sculpture.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Carrick-on-Shannon planning website.

Traveling by car from Dublin to Carrick-on-Shannon takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Westport.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Jacks Old Cottage, then grab your bike and head to The Great Western Greenway, then contemplate the long history of Westport House, and finally explore by horseback at Carrowholly Stables & Trekking Centre.

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Getting from Carrick-on-Shannon to Westport by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Inishmore.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Dive Academy - Scuba Diving School, then settle in for a delightful tour with a horse-drawn carriage tour, and then contemplate the long history of Dun Aonghasa. On your second day here, enjoy the sand and surf at Kilmurvey Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Na Seacht Teampaill (The Seven Churches), then make a trip to Teampall Bhean'in, and finally delve into the distant past at Dun Duchathair.

For maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Inishmore journey planner.

You can do a combination of taxi and ferry from Westport to Inishmore in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. In September, daily temperatures in Inishmore can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to travel to Liscannor.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): get great views at Cliffs of Moher, then stroll around Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark, and then contemplate the long history of Poulnabrone Dolmen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: go for a walk through Kilkee Cliff Walk, head off the coast to Scattery Island, and then kick back and relax at Lahinch Beach.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Liscannor trip builder website.

Do a combination of ferry and bus from Inishmore to Liscannor in 3.5 hours. September in Liscannor sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can go by car to Galway.

On the 11th (Sun), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. On the 12th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the historical opulence of Ashford Castle, then stroll around Eyre Square, and then identify plant and animal life at Burren Birds of Prey Centre.

To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Galway online trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Liscannor to Galway in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can drive to Kilkenny.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): walk around Kilkenny Castle, get a new perspective on nature at Medieval Mile Museum, steep yourself in history at Jerpoint Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jerpoint Abbey, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Black Abbey, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower. On your second day here, get outside with Hawkeye School of Falconry, stroll around Kilfane Waterfall and Glen, and then explore the historical opulence of Ferns Castle.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Kilkenny travel itinerary planner.

Drive from Galway to Kilkenny in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of train and bus. In September in Kilkenny, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.