He's going to go through the M1 and M50 tolls most likely on the way down from Belfast to South Dublin.
He'll hit the M1 toll passing Drogheda unless he's willing to chance the local roads, which probably isn't worth the hassle.M50 for sure but after that he's on the M9, no tolls there. After that it's into Cork. Nothing there either. Then if he sticks to B roads he'll be fine...
(Englishman telling an Irishman his roads system...I'm probably wrong!)
so thanks for all your suggestions. Our plan so far is:
Ferry to Belfast on stenaline. Has anyone experience of the larne cairnryan route and especially p and o vs Stena?
First night in Kilkenny
Second in Cork
Then killarney
Then a night in a little place half way round ring of Kerry
Then looking for a night in Dingle or thereabouts - any specific suggestions welcome?
6th night in Galway - is Galway a one night stop or is it worth two do you think?
7 th carrick on Shannon. Mrs S has ancestors from round there
That’s it so far. Any further suggestions pubs and restaurants round that itinerary very welcome. Cheers in advance.
I can highly recommend Doyles in Dingle for food. Super restaurant.
The Sea life centre whilst small is great fun. A drive through the Connor pass to the viewpoints is worthwhile as well.
Cork: The Oliver Plunkett in the city centre is a good tourist pub. for music, food and whisky. A trip up the road to the Jameson distillery is a good shout. Cork Jail is an interesting trip. Spike island (Cobh) is a fantastic day trip.
Caherdaniel in Kerry is a beautiful beach if the weather is good. Watching the sun set in Clare equally so.
A week isn't enough !!
This is sound advice.Did it a few years back around the same time, weather was glorious. Traveled the Wild Atlantic Way (Road) along the west coast for 2 weeks. Started in Cork and made it all the way to Donegal, no places booked, stayed in a mix of BnBs, hostels and Hotels, and stopping off in various places, no real plans, its all very scenic along this route, used a lonely planet guide as went along for recommendations.
Best for music for me - Doolin in Clare
Most Scenic Counties - West Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway, Donegal and Antrim (east side).
Is that like a toll system?@Saddleworth2 might be worth looking at registering with Eflow as well as you're probably going to go through the M50.
Yes.Is that like a toll system?
I like it. Thanks.Yes.
if you register, its cheaper, automatic, and you dont get fined for late payment!
Yeah, barrier free toll, probably worth registering as it's cheaper and there's no chance you'll forget to pay and get hounded by their staff.Is that like a toll system?