From the Cliffs of Moher to the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula, west Ireland is a road-trip of green headlands, mountains and trad pubs. Galway and Killarney are good bases.
Month by month
Best: May, June, July, August, September, October
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Worth avoiding: January, February, March, December.
How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 7h from the US East Coast, 2h from Europe, 10h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Drive on the left; rent a small car for narrow lanes.
- Book accommodation early in summer; B&Bs are the best value.
- Weather changes hourly; start early to see cliffs before the crowds.
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