A 700 foot drop into the Atlantic, see the raw power of the Atlantic ocean crashing against the cliffs with a stunning view (that once featured in one of the Harry Potter films). You can choose to do it from a boat tour at the bottom or take a bus to the top. It's was once in the contention to be added as the 8th wonder of the world. Words genuinely can't put into question how awe inspiring the view of these cliffs are.

To do the bus tour we recommend using the Paddywagon Tour company. They are affordable, friendly and reliable!

The tour from Limerick starts right outside Arthur's Quay (pronounced Key) at pick up is at 9:15AM.

According to their website the itinerary is as follows:

"09:15 AM DAILY DEPART LIMERICK TOURIST OFFICE

We leave historic Limerick City, and en-route we will view King Johns Castle and the river Shannon. We continue via County Clare to the west coast of Ireland.

CLIFFS OF MOHER

We spend 1.5 hours at the Cliffs of Moher - one of the world's greatest natural attractions. The cliffs stand 1/3 the size of the Empire State Building and have large populations of puffins and gannets. You can enjoy a hike or a relaxed walk, while gazing in amazement at this geological and natural beauty. The Cliffs of Moher also have shops and restaurants, anything from snacks and souvenirs available in plenty. Visitor charges at the Cliffs are included in the tour price saving you €6.

LISCANNOR OR DOOLIN

We depart from the Cliffs of Moher for a stop in either Liscannor or Doolin, lovely villages where you may wish to enjoy a traditional or modern Irish lunch (optional), maybe paired with a local beer (optional). On the way we will have superb views of the Atlantic coast and the Aran Islands.

BURREN

We depart Doolin and visit one of the most unusual limestone surfaces anywhere - the Burren, a lunar landscape dating back 300 million years with unique features such as underground lakes and waterfalls. If it's the right season you may see one of the 26 different types of orchids that grow here right on beautiful Galway Bay. As we stroll through this rugged surface we understand how Neil Armstrong felt when he set foot on the moon in August 1969.

WILD ATLANTIC WAY ROADTRIP

This afternoon we'll round off the day by taking a spectacular drive along the coast as far as Black Head and romantic Galway Bay. Sit back, take in the scenery and imagine how the locals lived on this incredible land over the centuries.

BUNRATTY CASTLE - PHOTO STOP

We stop at Bunratty Castle, for the chance to grab a coffee and refresh yourself. You can easily imagine Norman Knights, Gaelic warriors and Jousting Chieftains at this hallowed spot.

THE FOND FAREWELL

We leave Bunratty Castle for the short return drive to Limerick. The tour finishes at 4:30PM approx."

You can book this tour below:

Prices are as follows Adult €39, Student (with student ID) €35, Senior €35, Child €30

Cliffs of Moher Tour from Limerick - Paddywagon Tours

BOAT TOURS

This tour gives you both luxuries of seeing the Cliffs from land and sea! The only down side is that it is a bit harder to get to! You will need to book a bus from the Limerick Colbert Bus Station to Doolin and getting off at the Hotel Doolin bus stop. You will then need to walk up two blocks to the Fiddle + Bow hotel to get the bus for your tour. The bus leaves for the tour at 10AM so you will need to book a bus that leaves Limerick no later than 7:30AM. Make sure to book a return (round trip) ticket. This tour takes around 5-6 hours so make sure to book the appropriate bus time back. You can book the roundtrip bus from Limerick to Doolin here:

Bus Éireann - View Ireland Bus and Coach Timetables & Buy Tickets (buseireann.ie)

You can get more information for the walking and boat tour here as well as book tickets:

Book Now Doolin Ferry • Aran Islands Ferry • Cliffs of Moher (rezgo.com)

Dingle is one of Morgan's favourite places she has ever been to in Ireland. Dingle is known to be the home of the classic Fish and Chip! Specifically Harrington's Family Restaurant is known to have the BEST Fish and Chips in all of Ireland! Dingle's colorful architecture and INCREDBLE gin makes this place a must stop! You definitely need to get some of their famous raspberry and gin ice cream.... I promise it is WAY more delicious than it sounds!

While in Dingle you can tour the Dingle Distillery and learn all about how gin, vodka, and whiskey are made! The tour is an hour long and prices are as follows:

€18 for Adults 18-65 Valid ID Required

€15 for Students Valid ID and Student ID Required

€16.20 for Seniors 66+ Valid ID Required

You can book the tour at:

https://dingledistillery.ie

If you want to do a Paddywagon tour the itinerary is as follows according to their website:

8.00AM DEPART LIMERICK

We leave Limerick City behind and travel via the charming village of Adare down through the mountains to County Kerry.

KILLARNEY

Regularly voted the most beautiful town in Ireland, Killarney is the gateway to both Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. Nestled in the valley beneath Ireland's highest mountain range, and surrounded by lakes Killarney boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. Lined with lovely shops, pubs and traditional arts and crafts stores, this true gem is a must see for every traveler who visits our motherland.

INCH BEACH

Inch Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Ireland, and stretches for 3 miles facing the Atlantic ocean and is renowned as a surfing and fishing location. Its golden sands became well known on the big screen as it has featured in many movies, most notably Ryan's Daughter and Playboy of Western World which was entirely filmed along its shoreline.

SLEA HEAD

Slea Head drive is considered by many photographic magazines as the most beautiful peninsula in the world, and was recently voted the number one area for dramatic shots. The road winds around through Gaelic speaking Corca Dhuibhne beginning at Ventry beach passing by the 4000 year old beehive huts and onwards to Dunquin with amazing views of the great Blasket Island and the Sleeping Giant. The peninsula has fabulous beaches in Coonenoole and Clogherhead where the film Far and Away was shot. We drive through the beautiful village of Ballyferriter.

RETURN TO LIMERICK

Following a chance to grab refreshments, we make our way back to Limerick, arriving at approximately 7.15pm depending on traffic, after a fun day on the Dingle Peninsula.

Prices are as follows: Adult €49, Student €45, Senior €45, Child €40

You can book here: Dingle Tour from Limerick - Paddywagon Tours

Evan and Morgan both LOVE this Aran Islands! Specifically Inis (pronounced In-ISH) Mor (pronounced more)! It is vibrantly rich in Irish culture! Everyone that lives on that island is fluent in the Irish language and you will hear them speak Irish with one another.. don't worry they all also speak English!

There is so much to do on this little island! From bicycle, hiking, and van tours you won't want to miss this place! he Arann Islands:

The true last home of the Irish Language and Island culture. A short ferry from Galway city, it has beautiful towns and culture with relatively cheap tours of the island. It also holds an ancient Irish bronze age fort that's built on a 400ft cliff called Dun Aonghasa (ayyn-gis). It's a great trip and the original place to get an Aran sweater (big ,cosy, hand knitted, woollen sweater, destined to keep you warm in the South Dakota winters).

How to get there:

You will need to take the train or bus from Limerick to Galway. You can book that train here:

Ireland rail travel information - Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail

You can book the bus here: Make sure you choose the Galway bus station as your destination

Journey Search | Expressway

Once you arrive in Galway you will need to go to the bus stop is on Queen Street (Galway City Centre). If you can't find it the locals are all super helpful!

The bus will take you from Galway to Rossaveel Pier where you will get on a ferry that will take you to and from the island.

You can book this part of your journey here but, please make sure you are aware of your bus times to and from Galway and that they match up with the arrival and departure times from the Island. Make sure you also select the shuttle bus transfer to and from the Galway city center.

Aran Islands Ferry Booking (aranislandferries.com)

Galway is a magical place where, when most tourists think of Ireland, they're thinking of Galway! It is a vibrant village full of incredible food, many different buskers, and a whole lot of culture! There is a lot of shopping, ally-way markets, and much more in this stunning town!

If you ever get a chance to come back to Ireland during November-Christmas season, you have to go to Galway and check out their Christmas market, as it is truly magical!

How to get to Galway from Limerick:

You will need to take the train or bus from Limerick to Galway. You can book the train here. Make sure to chose the Limerick Colbert Station as your starting point:

Ireland rail travel information - Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail

You can book the bus here: Make sure you choose the Galway bus station as your destination:

Journey Search | Expressway

The main city in country Kerry, its a small but charming little town with many tourist attractions including a pub that styled on the shire from lord of the rings. Just outside of the town is Killarney National Park where there is an ancient Irish Abbey and Manor House, as well as beautiful lakes. For people that love a day out walking the sights of the national park are a must.

HOW TO GET THERE

You can get to Killarney by getting a direct bus from the Limerick Colbert Bus Station to the Killarney Bus Station. Fees are around €10 per person for a round trip (return) ticket.

Travel anywhere in Ireland by bus or coach with Bus Éireann e.g. Dublin, Cork, Galway, etc. (buseireann.ie)

Situated about 15 minutes outside of Cork City lies blarney Castle. Famous for the blarney stone that it houses on its roof top, it's a bit of a climb to grab the chance to look out from the view at the top and kiss the stone. The stone is rumoured to provide people with "the gift of the gab" which essentially means the gift to being able to continuously keep speaking or being a good public speaker. If your going to the blarney stone to see if it will have the reverse effect on someone chatty in your life, then I regret to inform you that it doesn't work that way! Trust us, we've tried!

How to get there: You will need to book a round trip (return ticket) to Cork:

Travel anywhere in Ireland by bus or coach with Bus Éireann e.g. Dublin, Cork, Galway, etc. (buseireann.ie)

You will then need to book a bus from Cork To Blarney:

This bus is the 215 bus and you can get the bus from the Cork bust station to Blarney Village. You do not need to pre-book this bus, but you can from the link above. Make sure to change your pick up destination to Cork Bus Station and then your drop off destination to Blarney Village, From that stop it is about a 7 minute walk from the bus stop to the castle.

Many of you may fly in or out of Dublin! If you do make sure to spend a day or two exploring the lovely capital city of Ireland! If you did not fly to/from Ireland into Dublin it is really easy to get there from Limerick. You can do so by taking the bus or train! Personally, the train is easiest to take! You can book the train on the link below or upon arrival to the Limerick Colbert Train and Bus Station.

https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/

The Guinness Factory is a truly incredible experience. It is fully interactive and immersive. It is something you can enjoy even if you are not a Guinness drinker yourself! You get to learn how it is made from start to finish, how to properly taste and pour a Guinness, and you can even get your face printed on the top of one!

You can book your tickets here:

Buy Tickets for Tours & Experiences | Guinness Storehouse (guinness-storehouse.com)

Collins Barracks also named National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History, is the opposite side of the river from the Guinness Storehouse Museum. This museum holds some of the most important and gut wrenching museum displays which relate out the Irish Easter rising, the precursor for the Irish war of Independence. We found its displays to be extremely moving. You can find more information on the link below:

Visitor Information | Decorative Arts & History | National Museum of Ireland

Trinity College is famous for housing the Book of Kells! The Book of Kells is one of the greatest treasures of its kind, the Book of Kells is an illuminated religious manuscript from the medieval period. Written in Latin, it contains the four Gospels of the New Testament and would have been crafted by the Celtic monks in the Columban monastery on Iona, circa 800. You can book different types of tours for this once in a life time experience here:

Book of Kells | Visit at Trinity College Dublin (visittrinity.ie)

Grafton Street is one of the main shopping hubs of Dublin city! It is known for its shops and dining! It is a great place to get some souvenirs and support local businesses!

One of the oldest and arguably most expensive bars it is none the less a Dublin institution that dates back to 1840. The Temple Bar is a traditional pub offering a good showcase of Irish culture. The pub hosts daily live music sessions, alongside over 450 different kinds of whiskey making up one of Ireland’s largest whisky collections. It is truly a cool place if you don't mind the tourist prices!

"From 1204 until 1922 it was the seat of English, and later British rule in Ireland. During that time, it served principally as a residence for the British monarch’s Irish representative, the Viceroy of Ireland, and as a ceremonial and administrative centre. The Castle was originally developed as a medieval fortress under the orders of King John of England. It had four corner towers linked by high curtain walls and was built around a large central enclosure. Constructed on elevated ground once occupied by an earlier Viking settlement, the old Castle stood approximately on the site of the present Upper Castle Yard." (History | Dublin Castle)

You can book tickets to see the castle on the link below:

Dublin Castle (admit-one.eu)

If you are going with a group of 8 or more please email dublincastle@opw.ie with Group Booking Enquiry in the headline.