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Killarney is a town in the south-west of Ireland, on the border of Killarney National Park. Cork is 50 miles (83 km) away, so it suits travelers who want lakes, trails and a horse-drawn ride, with a real town to sleep in. Kerry Airport is 9 miles (15 km) from the town, and the park … Read more

Kilkenny Castle is the focal point along the River Nore, and the Medieval Mile runs from its gates to St. Canice’s Cathedral. Start at the castle, walk the Mile, then climb the cathedral’s round tower for the view over the city. Rothe House and Dunmore Cave are the next two stops. A street in Kilkenny … Read more

Kilkenny sits on the River Nore in the southeast of Ireland, about 71 miles (115 km) from Dublin. It suits travelers who like to walk a historic city, climb a medieval tower and then get out on the river or into the countryside. Plan that leg before anything else, and the rest of the trip … Read more

Kenmare sits between the Iveragh and Beara peninsulas in southwest Ireland, and it’s described as the jewel in the Ring of Kerry. It suits travelers who like a small town with a stone circle, a weekly market and a bay on its doorstep. A street in Kenmare · Illustration At a glance Location: between the … Read more

Yes, June suits a trip built around Dublin, Galway and Cork: afternoons reach 64°F (18°C) in Dublin, with sights under a roof for the wet hours and promenades and markets for the dry ones. Nights in Dublin drop to 48°F (9°C) and about ten days in the month bring rain, so plan one indoor sight … Read more

Yes, July suits travelers who want city sightseeing, museums and pubs in mild weather, with Dublin afternoons reaching 67°F (20°C) and Galway’s seafront open for a walk. Rain is part of the month, since Dublin sees 12 rainy days in July, so each day works best with an indoor stop such as the Book of … Read more

Yes, January suits travelers who like their sights under a roof: Dublin’s museums, the Book of Kells and pubs, with afternoons at 46°F (8°C). The sun shows up for 1.9 hours a day and rain falls on 12 or 13 days, so every plan needs an indoor option next to it. A street in Ireland … Read more

Seven days on the island of Ireland can run from Dublin’s Trinity College and Guinness Storehouse to Galway’s Spanish Arch and Salthill Beach, with Dublin as the first base and Galway as the second. It leaves out everything beyond these two cities. A street in Ireland · Illustration At a glance Recommended length: 7 days … Read more

Five days is enough for Dublin’s Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol and the Guinness Storehouse, then a move west to Galway and its Spanish Arch, Latin Quarter and Salthill Beach. The two cities are linked by coach, so the transfer day needs a look at the National Journey Planner, and the plan leaves out the countryside … Read more

Two weeks in Ireland can open in Dublin, with Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and Kilmainham Gaol, then move west to Galway and its Spanish Arch. A street in Ireland · Illustration At a glance Recommended length: 14 days Cities in this plan: Dublin, then Galway Main transport: buses and coaches Route planning: National Journey … Read more