Ireland right after xmas?

[holtjv]

I'm thinking about dragging the wife and 7 year old daughter to Ireland a day or 2 after xmas for 7 days or so, just to get away and see Ireland.

I think we'll fly into stansted so we can take advantage of eos or maxjet, then ryanair to shannon. After that, the itinerary is all open. I was thinking of somewhere around the cliffs of moher to start since it's close to shannon.

Are we nuts going this time of year? I know some things won't be open and it will be cold and wet but we just want to get away, read, sit in front of a fire, and experience the locals. So I'm thinking old b&b's, lowish budget, villages, etc. rather than swankage.

Any input and itinerary suggestions?

Thanks in advance and if any Pelicans are around would love to visit...Jack

[CarreraDan]

Jack,
I spent three weeks after Christmas in Ireland a few years ago for school. The weather really wasn't all that bad, we even had some very nice sunny days. We basically made a loop around the country starting and finishing in Dublin. Have a good trip just be prepared for the weather. PM me if you want me to look up where we stayed--mainly smaller places.

[Dottore]

Go. You won't regret it. Just find a place to hole up, drink and meet the locals. County Dingle (southwest) is THE place as far as we are concerned. Great scenery, and the sense that you are at the end of the world.

[holtjv]

Thanks, guys. I should have mentioned that we'll be seeking out places to stay where my wife and daughter can ride horses. This worked out well in Scotland where I could play golf, head to the bar and drink beer, then scotch and they'd just be getting back from the hack.

Jack

[72doug2,2S]

Originally Posted by holtjv

Thanks, guys. I should have mentioned that we'll be seeking out places to stay where my wife and daughter can ride horses. This worked out well in Scotland where I could play golf, head to the bar and drink beer, then scotch and they'd just be getting back from the hack.

Jack

The wisdom of college parties.

Beer then liquor - never sicker

Liquor then Beer - never fear




Have fun in Ireland. I've never been there but it sounds nice.

[holtjv]

Ha!

I suppose if I drank both in the quantities I did in my college days, that saying would apply. As it is now, I'm lucky to have more than 3 adult beverages and not feel like crap the next day.

[holtjv]

bump to get some irish input?