8 days in Ireland Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Chester Beatty and The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story. Appreciate the collections at Guinness Storehouse and Dublinia. There's lots more to do: visit Temple Bar, admire the landmark architecture of Trinity College Dublin, explore the different monuments and memorials at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, and take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology.

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Valletta, Malta to Dublin is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus, train, and ferry; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Valletta to Dublin due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Valletta in September, expect Dublin to be cooler, temps between 62°F and 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to drive to Kilkenny.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): surround yourself with nature on Hawkeye School of Falconry, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Black Abbey, make a trip to St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, then learn more about the world around you at Medieval Mile Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Kilkenny Castle.

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You can drive from Dublin to Kilkenny in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In September in Kilkenny, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 51°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can drive to Cobh.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): examine the collection at Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story, then step off the mainland to explore Spike Island, then see the interesting displays at Titanic Experience Cobh, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cobh Cathedral.

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Traveling by car from Kilkenny to Cobh takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. September in Cobh sees daily highs of 61°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can go by car to Killarney.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Ross Castle and Cork City Gaol. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Molly Gallivan's Cottage & Traditional Farm and Ladies' View. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Killarney: Garinish Island (in Glengarriff), Blarney Castle & Gardens (in Blarney) and Kerry Cliffs (in Portmagee). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Muckross Abbey, see the interesting displays at Butter Museum, and go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour.

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Getting from Cobh to Killarney by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in September, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.