9 days in Ireland Itinerary

For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Dublin day trip planning website.

Hamburg, Germany to Dublin is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. You will leave for Kilkenny on the 23rd (Thu).

On the 23rd (Thu), step into the grandiose world of Kilkenny Castle, get a new perspective on nature at Medieval Mile Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, then view the masterpieces at Valerie Walshe Contemporary, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Smithwick's Experience, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Black Abbey.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Kilkenny trip planner.

You can drive from Dublin to Kilkenny in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in March, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Cork.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Colman’s Cathedral, head off the coast to Spike Island, examine the collection at Butter Museum, then contemplate the long history of Blarney Castle & Gardens, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at The English Market.

To see maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Cork trip planner.

Drive from Kilkenny to Cork in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Galway.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Galway online journey planner.

Traveling by car from Cork to Galway takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can drive to Limerick.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): step into the grandiose world of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and then take a pleasant ride with Castlefergus Equestrian. On the next day, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then step into the grandiose world of King John's Castle, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Mary's Cathedral.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Limerick trip planning site.

Drive from Galway to Limerick in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In March in Limerick, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Dublin.

On the 27th (Mon), make a trip to The Spire. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, then make a trip to Merrion Square, and finally walk around St Stephens Green.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Dublin trip planner.

You can drive from Limerick to Dublin in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.