One-Week Ireland Road Trip from Killarney traveling east to Limerick and Galway

Killarney has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Muckross Abbey. This attraction is an abbey and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,835 visitors.

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 Killarney, Cronins Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 950 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney is Bricín Restaurant and Boxty House. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 626 customers.

Killarney also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Killarney is John M. Reidy. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,292 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Killarney is Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 766 customers.

Locals also enjoy Murphys Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse Killarney. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,665 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 will stay in Limerick for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

This attraction is a castle that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,044 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible house, Muckross House. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,269 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

This popular mountain and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,583 visitors.

The spectacular St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating catholic cathedral and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,121 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Cronins Yard. This attraction is a popular must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,083 visitors.

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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!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Galway. You’ll stay in Galway for 4 nights.

This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,462 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Tullamore Town Park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 720 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Lough Boora Discovery Park to make the most of your road trip across Ireland. The spectacular Lough Boora Discovery Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,647 visitors.

The lovely Clonmacnoise is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,507 visitors have left this place of worship average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Galway offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Ard Bia at Nimmos. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,099 reviews.

The remarkable The Quay Street Kitchen is another top restaurant in Galway we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,029 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Esquires - The Organic Coffee Co (Eyre Square) is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Galway, the fantastic O'Connor's Famous Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,806 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Tigh Chóilí. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,662 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is O'Connell's Bar Galway. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,659 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Ireland!

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Galway, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in Galway.

Today you'll explore the city of Galway. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Quadrangle. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 168 visitors.

Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Galway. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,467 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Galway is Open The Door Escape Room. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 303 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Eyre Square. This square and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,014 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Galway.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Galway, like Scotty's Burgers & Wings, Galway, Ireland. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 616 customers.

OSTERIA da Simone : Italian restaurant & pizzeria is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Galway. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 588 customers.

Locals enjoy Zappis Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Galway. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 505 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Galway, Caribou. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 979 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like A Púcán. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,188 customers.

The Front Door Pub is another of the best bars in the city of Galway. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,692 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Ireland!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Galway, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Galway.

Today you'll explore the city of Galway. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Port of Galway. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,058 visitors.

Galway City Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Galway. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,211 visitors. Galway City Museum attracts about 161,558 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Galway is Spanish Arch. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,733 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding The Latin Quarter. This top-tier point of interest and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,073 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Great Escape Rooms. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,150 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Galway.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Galway, like The Kings Head Bistro. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,233 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Galway, The Skeff Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,056 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Quays Bar and Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,514 customers.

The Dáil Bar Galway is another of the best bars in the city of Galway. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,040 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Ireland!

On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Galway, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Galway.

Today you'll explore the city of Galway. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Cappagh Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 454 visitors.

Barna Woods is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Galway. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,081 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Galway is Ladies Beach. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 166 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Menlo Castle. This castle and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 577 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Galway.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Galway, Monroe's Tavern. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,993 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Tigh Neachtain. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,561 customers.

Brasserie On The Corner is another of the best bars in the city of Galway. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,337 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Ireland!

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Aillwee Cave. This attraction is a show cave and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,872 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,299 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Ennis 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 King John's Castle for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,569 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Castle Desmond. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 289 visitors, this best-rated sightseeing destination 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 Killarney.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Khao Asian Street Food, one of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

Locals also recommend Salvadors & Robertinos Killarney as one of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney. Salvadors & Robertinos Killarney is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 980 customers.

After dinner, visit The Laurels Pub & Restaurant, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Killarney. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,544 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Porterhouse Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,244 customers.

Alternatively, Killarney Brewing Company is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Killarney. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip in Ireland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Killarney 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.

Killarney National Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Killarney. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,542 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Killarney at Rob's Ranch House Killarney before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 881 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Café Du Parc for your last chance at a meal in the city of Killarney. The Café Du Parc restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 533 customers.

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