One-Week Ireland Road Trip from Cork to Limerick, Galway, and Dublin

Your road trip adventure in Ireland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Cork. You’ll stay in Cork for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Cork has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Planet Entertainment Centre Cork. This attraction is a bowling alley and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 633 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork, Liberty Grill. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,609 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cork is Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.

Locals recommend Izz Cafe as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 731 customers.

Cork also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Cork is Sin é. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Cork is The Oliver Plunkett. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,192 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Ireland!

Day 2 of your road trip through Ireland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Cork and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Limerick. You will stay in Limerick for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Cork is the amazing Munster Technological University. This attraction is a technological university that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,360 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Fitzgerald's Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,130 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Cork is the outstanding Cork City Gaol. This popular prison and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,875 visitors.

The spectacular Blarney Castle & Gardens is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10,638 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Cork by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Ireland. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Limerick, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Cornstore Limerick, one of the best restaurants in the city of Limerick. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,389 customers.

Locals also recommend Taikichi as one of the best restaurants in the city of Limerick. Taikichi is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,017 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Limerick is Hamptons Grill. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 979 customers.

After dinner, visit Nancy Blakes, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Limerick. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,535 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Marco Polo. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,242 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Ireland!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Ireland. Today, you'll wake up in Limerick and embark on a scenic drive to Galway, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Limerick and Ennis before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Limerick. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful King John's Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,569 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible The Milk Market. This attraction, a beloved building, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,646 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Limerick is the stunning Saint Mary's Cathedral. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 987 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Ennis and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Ennis has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,299 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Cliffs of Moher. This cliff and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 32,619 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Poulnabrone dolmen. This dolmen and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,933 visitors.

The lovely Aillwee Cave is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,872 visitors have left this show cave an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Ennis, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Galway. When you arrive in Galway you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Ard Bia at Nimmos. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,099 customers.

Locals also recommend The Quay Street Kitchen, another of the best restaurants in Galway. The Quay Street Kitchen is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,029 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Esquires - The Organic Coffee Co (Eyre Square). This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit O'Connor's Famous Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Galway, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,806 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Tigh Chóilí. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Tigh Chóilí has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,662 customers.

O'Connell's Bar Galway is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,659 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Ireland, and look forward to more great days to come!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Galway is the amazing Eyre Square. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,014 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway. This catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,467 visitors.

Spanish Arch is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Galway. This well-known attraction, a spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from over 5,733 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Galway is another excellent way to spend your new day in Ireland. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Ireland’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Ireland’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Ireland’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Trim Castle for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,060 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Bective Abbey. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,015 visitors, this abbey deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Dublin.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try FX Buckley Steakhouse Temple Bar, one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,660 customers.

Locals also recommend PHX Bistro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. PHX Bistro is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin is The Vintage Kitchen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 911 customers.

After dinner, visit Shouk, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,608 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Temple Bar Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,491 customers.

Alternatively, The Brazen Head is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,980 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Ireland!

On day 5 of your road trip across Ireland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Dublin. You’ll stay in Dublin for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Marlin Hotel Dublin, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Dublin. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 10,854 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Dublin is the 5-star Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,989 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Dublin is the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,645 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Dublin, like the outstanding Phoenix Park. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 37,056 visitors.

Dublin Castle is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Dublin. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 31,135 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Dublin is the extraordinary Ha'penny Bridge. This footbridge is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 13,192 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible National Botanic Gardens. Around 15,536 visitors have given this botanical garden an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Come to Dublin prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Dublin.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Chapter One Restaurant, after your day of exploring the city of Dublin. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 849 customers.

Mr Fox is another of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 690 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin is The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,719 customers.

Locals recommend The Church Café, Late Bar & Restaurant, one of the best bars in the city of Dublin, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,779 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Dublin, Porterhouse Temple Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,884 customers.

Light House Cinema is also one of the best bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,744 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Ireland.

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Dublin has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Dublin by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Dublin. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Dublin, like the extraordinary Guinness Storehouse. This attraction is a tourist attraction and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,823 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Dublin is the spectacular St Patrick's Cathedral. This attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,815 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing St Stephen's Green. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 29,325 visitors.

National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This national museum is a popular destination among visitors in Dublin. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,172 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 370,965 visitors.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Book of Kells. Book of Kells is a codex and popular attraction in Dublin. More than 13,007 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Dublin does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Dublin on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Ireland, be sure to eat at O'Donoghues Bar, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,110 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Dublin is the popular Lemon Jelly Cafe. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,104 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant is one of the best bars in the city of Dublin for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,719 customers.

The Stags Head is another of the most popular bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,691 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Dublin is The Celt. The Celt has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,507 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Dublin!

You’ll stay in Cork for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Kilkenny Castle. This excellent attraction is a schloss country house museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,609 visitors.

Around 11,284 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Ireland, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Ireland. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Rock of Cashel for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,334 visitors.

This outstanding castle has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,990 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Cork.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork, Market Lane. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,609 customers.

Locals recommend The SpitJack Cork as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. The SpitJack Cork is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,934 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cork is Luigi Malones Cork. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Cork, The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,534 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Cornstore Cork. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,516 customers.

An Bróg Bar + Kitchen is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Cork. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,592 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Ireland with a toast!

Day 8 of your road trip in Ireland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Cork before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

St Patrick's Bridge is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Cork. This bridge and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 609 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Cork and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Ireland.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Cork at Hayfield Manor Hotel before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,427 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Quinlans Seafood Bar Cork for your last chance at a meal in the city of Cork. The Quinlans Seafood Bar Cork restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,527 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Cork. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Ireland!