Posted by traveller on September 22, 2009
If you are planning a trip to Ireland and are looking for Doughiska hotels you will only find one. The Racing Lodge is the only hotel actually in Doughiska but there are plenty of hotels in Galway.
The hotel is located less than 10 minutes from Galway City. There are 20 rooms for guests at The Racing Lodge. Guests can enjoy free parking, easy access to Galway City and Eyre Square, Wi-Fi access, luxury bedding and more. Guests can stop by D’Arcy’s Bar for food and entertainment.
My favorite hotel in the area is the Park House Hotel in Galway. This boutique hotel really makes you feel first class all the way and the price is anything but first class. There are 84 luxury rooms at the hotel, complete with free Wi-Fi and high speed internet access.
Posted by traveller on July 21, 2009
The Cliffs of Moher are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland. And you might just recognize them from a scene from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie. You can find the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare where they stretch 214m high at the highest point and range for 8 kilometers over the Atlantic Ocean.
Cliffs of Moher by IrishFireside
There is a visitor’s center at the Cliffs and a parking lot off the main road. The facilities charge is €8.00 per vehicle for 2009 and covers parking as well as admission to all public areas. However, when I visited in March I arrived 30 minutes before closing and did not have to pay.
Hours for 2009 Season:
January: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00/5:30 p.m.
February: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00/5:30 p.m.
March: 9.00 a.m. - 6.00/6:30 p.m.
April: 9.00 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
May: 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
June: 9.00 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.
July: 9.00 a.m. - 9.30p.m.
August: 9.00 a.m. - 9.30p.m.
September:9.00 a.m. - 7.00/7.30 p.m.
October: 9.00 a.m. - 6.30/7.00 p.m.
November: 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
December: 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
If you visit the Cliffs, be sure to bring a jacket as it is quite windy up there. And do heed the signs that warn against getting too close to certain edges. When I went through Customs and Immigration at the airport I was told that people regularly fall over the Cliffs!
Posted by traveller on July 17, 2009
If you’re in Dublin, nothing beats having Guinness in a local pub. While there is no shortage of places serving Guinness in Dublin, here are two pubs that are worth checking out.
Neary’s
You’ll find this pub off Grafton Street. This is a popular pub, so don’t expect it to be empty when you arrive. Bar fare includes smoked salmon and mixed meat salads. The bar is downstairs and the lounge is upstairs. Be warned that pints are a bit more expensive here than in most other pubs.
Location: 1 Chatham St, Dublin, DUBLIN 2, Ireland
Library Bar
The Guardian listed this bar as Dublin’s best kept secret. Comfy couches and well-loved books set the mood for the Library Bar. To enter you have to come through the hotel lobby, which is likely why this is the best kept secret in the city. If you like your pubs rowdy and loud, this is not the place for you.
Location: The Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin, Ireland
Posted by traveller on July 16, 2009
Ireland is well known for it meat and potatoes type dishes. So, what’s a vegetarian to do? Fortunately there are some restaurants in Dublin that cater to vegetarians.
Café Fresh is a vegetarian restaurant in Dublin. They know that people are concerned about what they eat and know that people are looking to avoid things like GMO foods. So, at Café Fresh they try to use the freshest ingredients possible as well as organic produce when possible. In fact, all grains, beans, seed and flours at Café Fresh are organic. Have a look at the reviews for this inexpensive restaurant at Menupages.ie
Location: Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, South William St, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Another inexpensive vegetarian restaurant in Dublin is Juice Vegetarian Restaurant. Juice touts on their website that they are Dublin’s only sit-down vegetarian restaurant. You can check out their menu on their website. Reviews for Juice are available at Menupages.ie
Location: 9 Castle House, South Great Georges Street, City Centre South, Dublin
Posted by traveller on July 15, 2009
Looking to do something that is quintessentially Irish while you are in Ireland? If so, why not check out a hurling game?
Hurling is a field game that is somewhat similar to hockey. It is played with a curved wooden stick and a small ball. Hurling has been around since the 13th century.
The Gaelic Athletic Association is who to check-in with for club game times and tickets. Amazingly, regular games are free. Championship games will cost around $13.
