8 days in Ireland Itinerary

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, admire the striking features of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, steep yourself in history at Guinness Storehouse, and stroll around St Stephens Green.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Dublin road trip website.

New York City, USA to Dublin is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from New York City to Dublin. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from New York City in June, with highs in Dublin at 64°F and lows at 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Kilkenny.

On the 21st (Wed), get a dose of the wild on Hawkeye School of Falconry, admire the natural beauty at Rothe House and Garden, take in the spiritual surroundings of Jerpoint Abbey, then steep yourself in history at Jerpoint Park, and finally explore the historical opulence of Kilkenny Castle.

To see more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Kilkenny online vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Dublin to Kilkenny takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Dublin in June, plan for a bit warmer nights in Kilkenny, with lows around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Dingle.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): cruise along Slea Head Drive. On your second day here, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then enjoy breathtaking views from Eask Tower, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St James' Church, and finally take a memorable drive along Dingle Peninsula.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Dingle trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Kilkenny to Dingle in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 64°F in June, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Liscannor.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): walk around Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark and then don't miss a visit to Cliffs of Moher.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Liscannor trip site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Dingle to Liscannor. In June in Liscannor, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 51°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can fly back home.