28 days in Ireland Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): steep yourself in history at Dublinia, then admire the masterpieces at Chester Beatty, then don't miss a visit to Merrion Square, and finally don't miss a visit to Grafton Street.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Dublin trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Dublin Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Dublin can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can drive to Slane.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Drogheda Museum Millmount, explore the ancient world of Bru na Boinne, then see the interesting displays at Irish Military War Museum & Family Park, and finally steep yourself in history at Newgrange. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed): steep yourself in history at Hill of Slane, contemplate the long history of Hill of Tara (Temair), then look for gifts at Blackbird Books, then relax in the rural setting at Newgrange Farm, and finally get in on the family fun at The Zone.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Slane trip itinerary builder tool.

Getting from Dublin to Slane by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. In April, daytime highs in Slane are 53°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can travel to Castlerea.

On the 4th (Thu), browse the exhibits of Roscommon County Museum and then step into the grandiose world of Roscommon Castle. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Strokestown Park & National Famine Museum, then get your bearings at Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre, and then examine the collection at Railway Museum & Railway Memorabilia.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Castlerea online trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Slane to Castlerea. On the 6th (Sat), you'll travel to Westport.

On the 6th (Sat), take in nature's colorful creations at Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden and then take in the awesome beauty at Croagh Patrick. On the next day, take a memorable drive along Atlantic Drive, take in nature's colorful creations at Westport House, and then grab your bike and head to The Great Western Greenway.

To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Westport trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Castlerea to Westport. In April, plan for daily highs up to 52°F, and evening lows to 39°F. You will leave for Galway on the 8th (Mon).

Go for a jaunt from Galway to Cong to see Ireland's School of Falconry about 48 minutes away. Spend the 9th (Tue) exploring nature at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along Wild Atlantic Way, admire the landmark architecture of Galway Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Quay Street, and walk around Eyre Square.

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Traveling by car from Westport to Galway takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In April in Galway, expect temperatures between 51°F during the day and 38°F at night. On the 11th (Thu), you'll travel to Liscannor.

On the 11th (Thu), steep yourself in history at O'Brien's Tower, then stroll through Cliffs of Moher, then trek along Burren way, and finally stroll through Hag's Head.

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Traveling by car from Galway to Liscannor takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Liscannor can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Dingle.

Spend a day of island exploring on the 13th (Sat) at Skellig Michael. Spend the 14th (Sun) exploring the striking scenery along Slea Head Drive. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Dingle Peninsula, explore the striking landscape at Conor Pass, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gallarus Oratory, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Dingle Oceanworld.

To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Dingle itinerary planning tool.

Explore your travel options from Liscannor to Dingle with the Route module. In April, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 42°F. On the 16th (Tue), you'll travel to Killarney.

Spend the 17th (Wed) exploring nature at Killarney National Park. And it doesn't end there: go for a walk through Muckross House, admire the verdant scenery at Gap of Dunloe, admire the sheer force of Torc Waterfall, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Muckross Abbey.

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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. In April, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 42°F. On the 19th (Fri), you'll travel to Cobh.

On the 19th (Fri), head off the coast to Spike Island, buy something for everyone on your list at Turkish Delights, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Colman’s Cathedral, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cobh Cathedral. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Titanic Experience Cobh, then identify plant and animal life at Fota Wildlife Park, then sample the fine beverages at Jameson Distillery Midleton, and finally step into the grandiose world of Barryscourt Castle.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Cobh day trip planning tool.

Drive from Killarney to Cobh in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Cobh can reach 52°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. On the 21st (Sun), you'll travel to Waterford.

On the 21st (Sun), get into the urban bustle at Reginald's Tower, admire the natural beauty at Mount Congreve Gardens, and then grab your bike and head to Waterford Greenway. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Viking Sword & Longboat, stroll around Irish National Heritage Park, then step aboard Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, and finally make a trip to The Clock Tower.

To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Waterford road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Cobh to Waterford takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 54°F, and evening lows to 43°F. You will leave for Kilkenny on the 23rd (Tue).

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Kilkenny Castle, get engrossed in the history at Medieval Mile Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Black Abbey, and finally surround yourself with nature on Hawkeye School of Falconry. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, take in nature's colorful creations at Rothe House and Garden, then steep yourself in history at Rock of Cashel, and finally delve into the distant past at Hore Abbey.

To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Kilkenny day trip planning tool.

Traveling by bus from Waterford to Kilkenny takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, daytime highs in Kilkenny are 54°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F. You will leave for Dublin on the 25th (Thu).

Explore Dublin further: examine the collection at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, get a sense of history and politics at Dublin Castle, make a trip to Merrion Square, and contemplate the long history of Guinness Storehouse.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Dublin trip planning site.

Drive from Kilkenny to Dublin in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Kilkenny in April, Dublin is slightly colder at night with lows of 37°F. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.