Advice for Wicklow, Kilkenny, Limerick trip

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Advice for Wicklow, Kilkenny, Limerick trip

· Posted: 15.02.2012 · #1

We are heading off on a 10 day trip in the motorhome in March and would be interested in hearing of any local recommendations for somewhere to stay.

The only two place I will be definitely visiting are Treegrove in Kilkenny and the Aire at Askeaton.
Kilkenny to visit Dan and see if there is a deal to be had for our gathering in June and Askeaton to meet up with people we met on France last year.

We are thinking of doing a loop by heading to Wicklow first then on to Kilkenny before across in the direction of Limerick.

If anyone else is going to be in these areas and fancy meeting up please let me know and I can bring some Motorhomecraic stickers. Any suggestions for other stopovers, campsites or other sites worth visiting will be gratefully received.

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Re: Advice for Wicklow, Kilkenny, Limerick trip

· Posted: 15.02.2012 · #2

wicklow to kilkenny is not a fun drive maybe kilkenny limerick then clare / galway or around lough derg would be a better trip

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· Posted: 15.02.2012 · #3

LOL...
Thanks, we did look at the map and thought it was looking like poor roads across the hills.
Maybe Kildare first although I cannot find many places in Kildare.

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· Posted: 15.02.2012 · #4

unfortunatly i wont be around home much in march or you could have stayed here but maybe try the pier in howth to break your journey there is a pic. on the where to stay forum

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Re: Advice for Wicklow, Kilkenny, Limerick trip

· Posted: 15.02.2012 · #5

Thanks I had forgotten about there.

Might stop there on they way down on the Friday night.
Am I right in thinking we turn left after the Airport on the M1 instead of joining the M50. Head for the coast /Howth ?

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Re: Advice for Wicklow, Kilkenny, Limerick trip

· Posted: 15.02.2012 · #6

Quote by mark

After the airport turn take N32 slip which is up to the old roundabout at start of M50. Keep left at roundabout and then it is straight to Howth

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Re: Advice for Wicklow, Kilkenny, Limerick trip

· Posted: 15.02.2012 · #7

Perfect. Thanks..
Thats one night sorted...... only nine more to do..LOL

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· Posted: 21.02.2012 · #8

First few nights now sorted.

I have been looking at somewhere to stay between Limerick and Enniskillen.
We like to visit Heritage building or historic monuments etc.

As we are unfamiliar with Counties, Clare, Galway and Roscommon I am not sure which of the following routes we should select for roads and places to stay. We are also open to suggestions which may take us off these routes too.

Loughrea
Roscommon
Carric on Shannon

Or

Claremorris
Sligo

Any suggestions ?
We are happy to use Aires, campsites or stopovers.

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· Posted: 21.02.2012 · #9

thatch pub carrick on shannon (wed/fri/sat nights best)

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· Posted: 21.02.2012 · #10

Thanks Bob.. Thats one.

Any other suggestions out there ?

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· Posted: 21.02.2012 · #11

really need local knowledge for best spots,

hopefully someone will post details.........

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· Posted: 21.02.2012 · #12

Quote by Bob

really need local knowledge for best spots,

hopefully someone will post details.........

That is very true Bob.
I know I will get plenty of help. That why I posted 4 weeks before I go.

Thats what is great about having this forum. Local knowledge all over the country, perfect

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· Posted: 21.02.2012 · #13

bunraty castle in co clare worth a visit and i think you can wild camp there or very close then maybe galway and westport (wildcamp at harbour )pubs restraunts close by then maybe sligo (wild camp at rosses point )then you close to home

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Re: Advice for Wicklow, Kilkenny, Limerick trip

· Posted: 21.02.2012 · #14

Thanks Dave

I will look at Bunraty Castle. (dont know it)

It is a few years since we did Rosses Point and Westport. Might be worth another visit. Thanks

It's great to get some help like this.

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· Posted: 22.02.2012 · #15

HI Mark Have a look at, Terryglass Co. Tipperary, and Bunratty,
on the usermap might help you.

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Re: Advice for Wicklow, Kilkenny, Limerick trip

· Posted: 22.02.2012 · #16

Thanks Tom.
Just had a look. Will add those onto the satnav later.

Excellent job on all the POI's.
I am sure everyone will find those very useful....

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Re: Advice for Wicklow, Kilkenny, Limerick trip

· Posted: 22.02.2012 · #17

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