58 days in Ireland Itinerary

Spend the 5th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, wander the streets of Temple Bar, contemplate the long history of Dublin Castle, and walk around St Stephens Green.

For traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Dublin driving holiday planning site.

Sydney, Australia to Dublin is an approximately 26-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10 hours traveling from Sydney to Dublin. Traveling from Sydney in September, things will get slightly colder in Dublin: highs are around 19°C and lows about 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can drive to Galway.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Galway: Ireland's School of Falconry (in Cong), Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (in Bunratty) and Ennis Friary (in Ennis). Spend the 6th (Fri) exploring nature at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. Next up on the itinerary: see majestic marine mammals with Dolphinwatch, trot along with Castlefergus Equestrian, see the interesting displays at Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre, and explore the galleries of Galway City Museum.

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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 October, daily temperatures in Galway can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Westport.

Get out of town with these interesting Westport side-trips: Downpatrick Head (in Ballycastle), Loch Measc Distillery (in Tourmakeady) and Ashford Castle (in Cong). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Ceide Fields, see the interesting displays at Michael Davitt Museum, explore by horseback at Carrowholly Stables & Trekking Centre, and sample some tasty brews at Westport Walking Tours.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Westport route planner.

You can 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. In October in Westport, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can travel to Inishmore.

Inishmore is known for historic sites, outdoors, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Dun Aonghasa, go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour, get to know the fascinating history of Na Seacht Teampaill (The Seven Churches), and make a trip to Teampall Bhean'in.

For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Inishmore attractions planning website.

Traveling by combination of taxi and ferry from Westport to Inishmore takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. In October, daily temperatures in Inishmore can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Liscannor.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): take some stellar pictures from Cliffs of Moher, then walk around Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark, and then play a few rounds at Lahinch Golf Club. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon): take in the pleasant sights at Kilkee Cliff Walk, then step off the mainland to explore Scattery Island, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kilfenora Cathedral & Crosses.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Liscannor online journey maker.

Do a combination of ferry and bus from Inishmore to Liscannor in 3.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Liscannor can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can travel to Dingle.

When in Dingle, make a side trip to see Skellig Ring Scenic Drive in Portmagee, approximately Portmagee away. Spend the 24th (Tue) exploring the striking scenery along Slea Head Drive. Spend a day of island exploring on the 25th (Wed) at Skellig Michael. There's lots more to do: cruise along Dingle Peninsula, explore the activities along Dingle Bay, step off the mainland to explore Great Blasket Island, and meet the residents at Dingle Oceanworld.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Dingle trip itinerary planning tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Liscannor to Dingle. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Killarney.

Change things up with these side-trips from Killarney: Beara Way (in Glengarriff), Kenmare (Molly Gallivan's Cottage & Traditional Farm, Holy Cross Church, &more) and Gougane Barra National Forest Park (in Gougane Barra). Spend the 31st (Tue) exploring nature at Killarney National Park. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Muckross House, explore the ancient world of Old Weir Bridge, look for all kinds of wild species at Falconry Kerry, and appreciate the views at Gap of Dunloe.

To see maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Killarney day trip planning website.

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 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to drive to Kinsale.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kinsale: Cobh (Old Church Cemetery, Annie Moore Statue, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Charles Fort, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance, brush up on your military savvy at Irish Veterans Museum, and tee off at Old Head Golf Links.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Kinsale trip planner.

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. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in November, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Waterford.

Explore Waterford's surroundings by going to Curracloe Beach (in Curracloe), Saltmills (Colclough Walled Garden & Tintern Abbey) and Hook Lighthouse (in Fethard On Sea). Next up on the itinerary: walk around Irish National Heritage Park, explore the activities along Coumshingaun Lough, see the interesting displays at King of the Vikings, and get into the urban bustle at Reginald's Tower.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Waterford trip planner.

Drive from Kinsale to Waterford in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Waterford can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Kilkenny.

Get out of town with these interesting Kilkenny side-trips: Ferns Castle (in Ferns), The National 1798 Rebellion Centre (in Enniscorthy) and Carlow (Royal Oak Distillery & Cathedral of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Kilkenny Castle, make a trip to St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Black Abbey, and surround yourself with nature on Hawkeye School of Falconry.

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Kilkenny day trip planner.

You can drive from Waterford to Kilkenny in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In November, daily temperatures in Kilkenny can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. You will leave for home on the 23rd (Thu).