CSL Trip to Eire/Northern Ireland 2016/2017

[shimmy]

I fancy heading over to the emerald isle and at the same time seeing a bit of NI.

Anybody got any good routes with a few proper villages/roads/experiences to soak up.

Thinking October 2016 or May 2017 (half terms)

Anybody fancy coming with me? :beer:

[Yanto]

I fancy heading over to the emerald isle and at the same time seeing a bit of NI.

Anybody got any good routes with a few proper villages/roads/experiences to soak up.

Thinking October 2016 or May 2017 (half terms)

Anybody fancy coming with me? :beer:

Always admired your impulsive spirit mate :hahaha:

Yup.....someone needs to stop you getting pinched :clown:

[AlexGTT]

I fancy heading over to the emerald isle and at the same time seeing a bit of NI.

Anybody got any good routes with a few proper villages/roads/experiences to soak up.

Thinking October 2016 or May 2017 (half terms)

Anybody fancy coming with me? :beer:

Now you're talking. ;)

Always admired your impulsive spirit mate :hahaha:

Yup.....someone needs to stop you getting pinched :clown:

Or you can both get pinched and you can pick up the soap for him..........:bigcry:

[AlexGTT]

http://www.dailyedge.ie/scenic-drives-in-ireland-1981668-Mar2015/

[s.mac]

I'd be interested for October, I might struggle next May but not sure.

[AlexGTT]

October for me also but make it clear of 2nd, Birthday for my youngest lad.

[J13NY S]

Haven’t been on here in a while and here you are talking about my homeland.

Getting of the boat in Belfast follow the coast road to Portrush via Cushendoll keeping an eye out for Game of Thrones film locations, I prefer this road/scenery driving the other direction, but either way stop in Ballintoy Habour, Carrick-A-Rede, Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce.

From here a lot of people will go to Donegal, this is a stunning part of the world and well worth the visit but difficult to get a loop without coming back on yourself.

My favorite driving road is Draperstown to Derry (Londonderry) via Plumbridge, this will take you thro the heart of the Sperrin Mountain’s, part of its appeal is its the middle of nowhere going from nowhere to nowhere so will take you out of your way but you could visit me!

From the big bad north to the dirty south, you can not miss the Wild Atlantic Way, a few weeks ago I drove part of it from Galway to Westport via Spiddal and Clifden and it is breath taking scenery, you could fit this in with the North Antrim Coast stopping in the Fermanagh lakes on your way.

There are a few good roads in the Wicklow mountains but I don’t know them well enough to give any tips other than make sure you stop in Johnny Fox’s for a bite to eat.

A lot of people will recommend Co. Kerry, some will talk as if it’s the only pritty place in Ireland, hope that doesn’t offend anyone, it is stunning but no better than any of the above and I think some of the best beaches in Ireland can be found in Wexford, but there will be people on here who can advise better on that.

[J13NY S]

http://www.dailyedge.ie/scenic-drives-in-ireland-1981668-Mar2015/

Just noticed the above link, sums it up well!

[Trawler]

Haven’t been on here in a while and here you are talking about my homeland.

Getting of the boat in Belfast follow the coast road to Portrush via Cushendoll keeping an eye out for Game of Thrones film locations, I prefer this road/scenery driving the other direction, but either way stop in Ballintoy Habour, Carrick-A-Rede, Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce.

From here a lot of people will go to Donegal, this is a stunning part of the world and well worth the visit but difficult to get a loop without coming back on yourself.

My favorite driving road is Draperstown to Derry (Londonderry) via Plumbridge, this will take you thro the heart of the Sperrin Mountain’s, part of its appeal is its the middle of nowhere going from nowhere to nowhere so will take you out of your way but you could visit me!

From the big bad north to the dirty south, you can not miss the Wild Atlantic Way, a few weeks ago I drove part of it from Galway to Westport via Spiddal and Clifden and it is breath taking scenery, you could fit this in with the North Antrim Coast stopping in the Fermanagh lakes on your way.

There are a few good roads in the Wicklow mountains but I don’t know them well enough to give any tips other than make sure you stop in Johnny Fox’s for a bite to eat.

A lot of people will recommend Co. Kerry, some will talk as if it’s the only pritty place in Ireland, hope that doesn’t offend anyone, it is stunning but no better than any of the above and I think some of the best beaches in Ireland can be found in Wexford, but there will be people on here who can advise better on that.

But does it ever stop raining to admire the scenery? :hahaha::hahaha:

[shimmy]

But does it ever stop raining to admire the scenery? :hahaha::hahaha:

But it never rains on CSLR trip s😇

[J13NY S]

But does it ever stop raining to admire the scenery? :hahaha::hahaha:

If you don't pi$$ us of we'll have a word and see can we turn it off for a few days ;)

[LeinsCSL]

Alright folks, not been on here for a while since I became CSL-less. Definitely try to plan in a night in Dublin too and we'll meet up for a Cointreau or two! :)

Wicklow Gap is the road you want near Dublin, about 20 miles south. Some will recommend the Sally Gap too (no sniggering please!) but the surface on that usually isn't the best and it won't suit CSLs

Depending on how long you're coming over for Kilkenny city is a great spot for a few beverages, but like Jonny said you want to be getting over to the west coast too, especially Counties Galway (Galway city) & Mayo (Westport town)

[Bart]

Hi lads
Alantic way is pretty amazing (west coast) top gear over last month. But if it only a few days just hit the Dublin mountains .. If you need any guide be glad to show you around that is pubs I mean 😂😂

[shimmy]

I am regretting this already :banghead::hahaha:

[Yanto]

I'm out :hahaha::hahaha:

[AlexGTT]

I am regretting this already :banghead::hahaha:

:hahaha: At this rate we are averaging 10 miles and 20 pubs a day! :beer:

I'm out :hahaha::hahaha:

I'm in :hahaha: