Riding Ireland
Road Captain
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From: Independence, MO
We took two weeks and went all the way around the coast. We didn't get to spend very much time in any one spot but we got some of the attractions from all over. I want to go back for a longer stay in the Dingle area as well as some more time on the western coast.
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From: Nomad
Each year when I return, I always try to take my nieces and nephews to an ancient site. For them, nothing has been as impressive as Skellig Michael, not even Cruachan Aí or Newgrange.
Road Captain
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From: Independence, MO
If you want to focus on the Dingle and that area, then be sure to spend a day going out to Skellig Michael.
Each year when I return, I always try to take my nieces and nephews to an ancient site. For them, nothing has been as impressive as Skellig Michael, not even Cruachan Aí or Newgrange.
Each year when I return, I always try to take my nieces and nephews to an ancient site. For them, nothing has been as impressive as Skellig Michael, not even Cruachan Aí or Newgrange.
I will have to check that out when we go again. I think we will be waiting a few years till our son can go with us.
Stage III
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Wilmngton, NC
We just toured Ireland in June - 2 weeks. I must say, some of the best riding looked to be in the county of Wickford. I saw more motorcycles there than anywhere else and I got some good videos from the bus. It just looks too dangerous for me to be riding on the left hand side - especially with the rotary's or roundabouts. It was beautiful country and it didn't rain much at all when we were there. Some of the riding on the peninsulas (west coast- ring of Kerry) also were pretty cool. We went to Denigal also, but I think the best riding was southwest of Dublin. The guiness was good everywhere!
Tourer
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From: UK
On a bike I think it's easier than a car, after 2000 miles across Europe we usually feel odd for the first 50 miles back home. The problem I think most Americans will have in europe is the roads are much narrower, typically a freeway lane is 2 foot narrower, but then most of our cars are smaller.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: DE
I appoligize in advance for the hijack. My family is also from Co. Tyrone (omagh) have been back two times and love it.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Mass
My wife is from Dublin, so I'm over often. It never occurred to me to rent a Harley there, until now. Thanks!
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From: Nomad
My father's people are form Dungannon. South of Dungannon is some nice hilly riding, with the odd stone circle and such, if that's your thing.
The nice thing about Co. Tyrone is that most of the tourists are up in Antrim or over in Belfast. So yo have the roads all to yourself, mostly
Have you been to Derry, or over to Donegal? Lovely riding out that way!