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May 15, 2014 6:06 PM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
victor_meldrew
victor_meldrewvictor_meldrewMK, Buckinghamshire, England UK5 Threads 436 Posts
There seem to be a lot of folks in Ireland on these threads , so ..

I'm planning a few days in South West Ireland on the bike around end of July - can you recommend me some great roads / sights / tourist attractions etc as well as Guest houses !

Thanks for your help and assistance

Chris :)
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May 15, 2014 6:14 PM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
sirLarryIII
sirLarryIIIsirLarryIIIClump, Kildare Ireland72 Threads 9 Polls 2,016 Posts
Venere.com is great for all guest houses and hotels with reviews.As for great roads mmmmmmm..Ireland is not famous for great roads and definitely in the west anywaylaugh Tourist attractions in the west include though not limited to the following..Ennis (town,sorta like a smaller Galway),the ring of Kerry,the cliffs of moher,Dingle bay and many more nice areas.wave
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May 15, 2014 6:22 PM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
victor_meldrew
victor_meldrewvictor_meldrewMK, Buckinghamshire, England UK5 Threads 436 Posts
Thanks SirL
Ring of Kerry and Dingle bay are certainly on the list, and I kind of know them a little having rallied cars round there in the past ..
Thanks for the tip about venere.com - i'll check that out
Cheers
Chris
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May 15, 2014 6:25 PM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
victor_meldrew: There seem to be a lot of folks in Ireland on these threads , so ..

I'm planning a few days in South West Ireland on the bike around end of July - can you recommend me some great roads / sights / tourist attractions etc as well as Guest houses !

Thanks for your help and assistance

Chris :)


I live in the Southwest handshake

I would recommend the Beara Peninsula, staying at Beach View B&B, Allihies.

Continue on through Kenmare to do the Iveragh Peninsula, staying in Caherdaniel.

If you have time, do the Dingle Peninsula, staying in Dingle town.

Enjoy cheers
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May 15, 2014 6:37 PM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
victor_meldrew
victor_meldrewvictor_meldrewMK, Buckinghamshire, England UK5 Threads 436 Posts
Hi Molly
Thanks for that - top info, most appreciated
I'm going to have to get the maps out I think ...!!

Of course, you are all welcome to join me for a brew when I'm there - its nice to meet genuine CSers in the flesh !

Cheers
Chris :)
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May 15, 2014 6:40 PM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
victor_meldrew: Hi Molly
Thanks for that - top info, most appreciated
I'm going to have to get the maps out I think ...!!

Of course, you are all welcome to join me for a brew when I'm there - its nice to meet genuine CSers in the flesh !

Cheers
Chris :)


Are you flying into Cork airport?

If so, spend a night in the city if you have time. It is a nice small friendly city hug
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May 15, 2014 6:49 PM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
PS
if I could recommend just one of the peninsulas, it would have to be Bears.

It is stunningly beautiful, virtually unspoilt and tourist-free, and thus less traffic, therefore more pleasant cycling.
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May 15, 2014 7:04 PM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
victor_meldrew
victor_meldrewvictor_meldrewMK, Buckinghamshire, England UK5 Threads 436 Posts
LOL , not cycling, motorbike - you wouldn't get me in lycra: leather, yes, but not lycra .... lol ... but I take your point, and Bears does look stunning on google :)
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May 17, 2014 3:43 AM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
victor_meldrew: LOL , not cycling, motorbike - you wouldn't get me in lycra: leather, yes, but not lycra .... lol ... but I take your point, and Bears does look stunning on google :)


Mmmmm.... leather...daydream giggle



laugh
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May 17, 2014 11:22 AM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
rose1971
rose1971rose1971by the sea, by the mountains, Wicklow Ireland3 Threads 765 Posts
victor_meldrew: There seem to be a lot of folks in Ireland on these threads , so ..

I'm planning a few days in South West Ireland on the bike around end of July - can you recommend me some great roads / sights / tourist attractions etc as well as Guest houses !

Thanks for your help and assistance

Chris :)


Not irish, but been here long enough. they are both right, the ring and Dingle are stunning. The Burren a bit up north, the Cliffs, Co. Clare in general. If you keep up north, I recomend Bunraty Castle on the way to Galway.

As for the "great roads", sorry!
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May 17, 2014 11:43 AM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
Brannigan70
Brannigan70Brannigan70Yellow Brick Road , Manchester, Mayo Ireland35 Threads 2,339 Posts
victor_meldrew: There seem to be a lot of folks in Ireland on these threads , so ..

I'm planning a few days in South West Ireland on the bike around end of July - can you recommend me some great roads / sights / tourist attractions etc as well as Guest houses !

Thanks for your help and assistance

Chris :)
Here's another 'to do' for the list if you fancy going underground in the South West >>>>>>>

Actually from having read the other's posts here I suspect you've unwittingly opened the flood gates for the 'closet cases' i.e. those with profiles with a suggestion of being Irish , a bit AC/DC in terms of their nationality wow laugh Another 'underground movement'
Well here's another I'm not really a Claddagh , I'm a born Manc and proud thumbs up

Hope you enjoy your trip handshake cheers
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May 17, 2014 2:57 PM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
victor_meldrew: There seem to be a lot of folks in Ireland on these threads , so ..

I'm planning a few days in South West Ireland on the bike around end of July - can you recommend me some great roads / sights / tourist attractions etc as well as Guest houses !

Thanks for your help and assistance

Chris :)


check out
if you're going to the south west then I guess you'll be headed for kerry..try the ring of kerry..beautiful coastal roads..great views of the atlanticpeace
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May 18, 2014 7:07 AM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
Brannigan70: Here's another 'to do' for the list if you fancy going underground in the South West >>>>>>>

Actually from having read the other's posts here I suspect you've unwittingly opened the flood gates for the 'closet cases' i.e. those with profiles with a suggestion of being Irish , a bit AC/DC in terms of their nationality Another 'underground movement'
Well here's another I'm not really a Claddagh , I'm a born Manc and proud

Hope you enjoy your trip


An underground movement of closet cases?? hole

Jaysus, I've heard it all now! laugh rolling on the floor laughing
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May 18, 2014 7:10 AM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
Brannigan70
Brannigan70Brannigan70Yellow Brick Road , Manchester, Mayo Ireland35 Threads 2,339 Posts
mollybaby: An underground movement of closet cases??

Jaysus, I've heard it all now!
For maximum depth don't ye know doh laugh
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May 18, 2014 7:19 AM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
Brannigan70: For maximum depth don't ye know
: uhoh: wow grin
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May 18, 2014 7:32 AM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
Brannigan70
Brannigan70Brannigan70Yellow Brick Road , Manchester, Mayo Ireland35 Threads 2,339 Posts
mollybaby: : uhoh:
Now you're just trying to get me blamed for hijacking the thread professor tongue laugh
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May 18, 2014 7:41 AM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
LilLady7
LilLady7LilLady7Town, Kerry Ireland38 Posts
In response to: There seem to be a lot of folks in Ireland on these threads , so ..

I'm planning a few days in South West Ireland on the bike around end of July - can you recommend me some great roads / sights / tourist attractions etc as well as Guest houses !

Thanks for your help and assistance

Chris :)


I'd recommend paying a visit to Killarney, in Co. Kerry. Plenty of cycling trails around the lakes there and fab scenery. Great restaurants and sociable entertainment also. Lots of nice hotels, B&B's, and hostels also.
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May 18, 2014 7:45 AM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
LilLady7
LilLady7LilLady7Town, Kerry Ireland38 Posts
victor_meldrew: LOL , not cycling, motorbike - you wouldn't get me in lycra: leather, yes, but not lycra .... lol ... but I take your point, and Bears does look stunning on google :)


Oops sorry, just saw you said motorbike now. Pity it's not the June bank holiday weekend. Motorbike festival on in Killarney then. But it's still a great place to drive around and visit. :)
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May 20, 2014 2:39 AM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
victor_meldrew
victor_meldrewvictor_meldrewMK, Buckinghamshire, England UK5 Threads 436 Posts
Thanks for all your suggestions, folks thumbs up

I'm a bit surprised that there appears to be an underground movement of people pretending to be Irish on here - I'm half expecting to bump into a bunch of Mancs and brummies whilst there !cheers

If you see a bloke wobbling round on a red bike, give me a wave !

Cheers
Chrischeers
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May 25, 2014 5:09 PM CST A question for our Irish friends ..
irishfallenangel
irishfallenangelirishfallenangelDublin, Ireland2 Threads 820 Posts
Check out this website might give you some tips and ideas





Enjoy dancing
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