[zijax]

Will be going to Ireland with a friend in April!!! I have never been. Don't know anyone there. Looks as though we fly into London then take a ferry or plane across ocean to Dublin, rent a car, air bnb or hotel? Also does anyone know about any good off the beaten and beautiful hikes?

hope you have some fun their
and bring back lots of good pictures and report stuff!

I went to Dublin last year, It was great but I found it very expensive. Hope that you have a great time

[fishin fool]

That sounds like a great trip I hope you have a wonderful time.

[ptangptang]

I went youth hostelling in cork and Kerry in the 70's and had a good time. You can find great walking country all over Ireland so you need to do a bit of planning before go. But yeah I don't think it will be super cheap.

[lizardlady]

I have friends with family in Ireland. Things have gotten very expensive. That said, it is a beautiful country with wonderful people.

There are more places for hikes than I can list, Killarney National Forest and the Burren are the first to come to mind though. I believe the Irish Tourist board website has a list of places ti hike.

I hope you have a wonderful time!

[ptangptang]

The currency of Ireland is the euro whereas, cos northern Ireland is part of the UK , it's currency is the pound. I would consider going there cos a) you'll get more bang for your buck b) it'll still feel Irish and c) it also has spectacular countryside. Also I hear that Belfast is great.

[*Laurie*]

I was in Ireland just a few years ago and absolutely loved it. A magical place with such friendly, kind people. Everywhere you go will be beautiful. Frankly, I didn't think it was so expensive...not like Paris was, and no more expensive than California is. Have a fab trip!

[lizardlady]

Wanted to add - I would travel by bus if possible. The rates are inexpensive and you sit up high enough to see the scenery. If you rent a car the driver will be busy watching the road and the hedgerows make it difficult to see from a car.