17 days in Ireland's West Coast Itinerary

Get a sense of the local culture at Gallarus Oratory and Greenlane Gallery. Get outdoors at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Coumeenoole Beach. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Inch Beach, steep yourself in history at Irish Famine Cottages, explore the galleries of Fiadh Woven Design, and don't miss a visit to Eask Tower.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Dingle trip planner.

Columbus, USA to Dingle is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Traveling from Columbus in May, things will get little chillier in Dingle: highs are around 59°F and lows about 48°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Killarney.

Blarney Castle & Gardens and Muckross Abbey will appeal to history buffs. Step out of the city life by going to Killarney National Park and Killarney Falconry. And it doesn't end there: go for a walk through Muckross House, identify plant and animal life at Falconry Kerry, view the masterpieces at Peter Cox Photography Gallery, and explore the historical opulence of Ross Castle.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Killarney trip planner.

Traveling by car from Dingle to Killarney takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 59°F in May, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Kinsale.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Charles Fort, then view the masterpieces at The Gallery Kinsale, then take an in-depth tour of Old Head Signal Tower and Lusitania Museum, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: discover the deep blue sea with Oceanaddicts, examine the collection at Desmond Castle & International Museum of Wine, then get engrossed in the history at Kinsale Regional Museum, then brush up on your military savvy at Irish Veterans Museum, and finally look for gifts at Stone Mad Gallery.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Kinsale attractions site.

Drive from Killarney to Kinsale in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In May in Kinsale, expect temperatures between 57°F during the day and 45°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can drive to Skibbereen.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): get up close to creatures of the deep with Cork Whale Watch, delve into the mystery of Drombeg Stone Circle, and then contemplate the long history of Abbeystrewry Graveyard.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Skibbereen trip tool.

Drive from Kinsale to Skibbereen in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in May, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Inishmore.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Teampall Bhean'in, explore the ancient world of Dun Duchathair, and then see some colorful creatures with Dive Academy - Scuba Diving School. On your second day here, delve into the distant past at Teampall Chiarain, then delve into the distant past at Dun Aonghasa, then explore the ancient world of Dun Eoghanachta, and finally go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Inishmore attractions planner.

Explore your travel options from Skibbereen to Inishmore with the Route module. In May, daytime highs in Inishmore are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Galway.

Visit Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden and Tyrone House for their historical value. Get in touch with nature at Cliffs of Moher and Clare Coastal Walk Project. Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: National Museum of Ireland - Country Life (in Castlebar), The Lost Valley (in Louisburgh) and Cong (Glebe Stone Circles & Ireland's School of Falconry). Spend the 1st (Thu) exploring nature at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Galway City Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Riverside Walk, walk around Eyre Square, and explore the world behind art at Connemara Marble Visitor's Center.

For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Galway driving holiday planner.

Getting from Inishmore to Galway by combination of ferry and bus takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in May, and nighttime lows around 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.