9 days in Province of Munster Itinerary

Make it your trip
Fly
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Liscannor
— 1 night
Drive
2
Limerick
— 1 night
Drive
3
Dingle
— 2 nights
Drive
4
Killarney
— 2 nights
Drive
5
Cork
— 2 nights
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Liscannor — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): take in the pleasant sights at Kilkee Cliff Walk, then head off the coast to Scattery Island, and then hike along Hag's Head. On the 28th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get great views at Cliffs of Moher, stop by The Woollen Market, then walk around Burren National Park, and finally make a trip to Poulnabrone Dolmen.

To find out how to plan a trip to Liscannor, use our trip itinerary maker.

Manchester, UK to Liscannor is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Limerick.
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Limerick — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): explore the historical opulence of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, then admire the natural beauty at Terranova Gardens, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Limerick route website.

You can drive from Liscannor to Limerick in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Limerick can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Dingle.
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Dingle — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): get outside with Slea Head Drive. On your second day here, cruise along Dingle Peninsula, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then don't miss a visit to Eask Tower.

To see other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Dingle online travel planner.

Getting from Limerick to Dingle by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Dingle can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can go by car to Killarney.
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Killarney — 2 nights

On the 1st (Thu), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Killarney National Park. On your second day here, explore the historical opulence of Ross Castle, admire the sheer force of Torc Waterfall, then go for a walk through Muckross House, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Muckross Abbey.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Killarney trip builder.

Getting from Dingle to Killarney by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Killarney sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to drive to Cork.
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Cork — 2 nights

Rebel City

On the 3rd (Sat), contemplate the long history of Charles Fort, head off the coast to Spike Island, then see the interesting displays at Butter Museum, then step into the grandiose world of Blarney Castle & Gardens, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at St. Oliver's Cemetery. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Fota Wildlife Park, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cobh Cathedral, then examine the collection at Titanic Experience Cobh, and finally walk around President John F. Kennedy Memorial Park.

To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Cork day trip planner.

Drive from Killarney to Cork in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. In June, daytime highs in Cork are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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Province of Munster travel guide

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Province of Munster forms Ireland's southwestern corner, with major cities Cork, Limerick, and Waterford drawing visitors, as well as many smaller towns and villages. Traditional Irish music is the cornerstone of the province's cultural assets. Outside of the main urban areas, a green countryside awaits, dotted with many ancient castles and monasteries.
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