9-Day Ireland Road Trip from Cork to Galway & Dublin

Your amazing road trip adventure in Ireland begins when you reach the incredible city of Cork. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the city of Cork is the Maldron Hotel Southmall. This 4-star hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 655 guests.

We also recommend the best 3-star hotels, like the Hotel Isaacs Cork. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 635 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Cork, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Cork has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Blackrock Castle Observatory. This attraction is a technological university and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,794 visitors.

Regional Park Ballincollig is another popular attraction in the city of Cork. This unforgettable attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,920 visitors.

Another favorite attraction in the city of Cork is Cork City Gaol. This outstanding travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,225 visitors.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork, Sin é. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cork is Liberty Grill. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,609 customers.

Locals recommend Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House 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 792 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.

Locals also enjoy Muskerry Arms Bar and B&B Blarney. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,575 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Ireland!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Cork. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Cork Opera House, Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle & Gardens, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Cork is Cork Opera House. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,325 visitors.

Blarney Stone is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Cork. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,325 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Cork is Blarney Castle & Gardens. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,664 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding National Monument - Cork. This monument and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 386 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Fitzgerald's Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,527 visitors.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork, like The Oliver Plunkett. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,192 customers.

Market Lane is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Cork. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,609 customers.

Locals enjoy The SpitJack Cork, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Cork. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,934 customers.

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

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Cornstore Cork. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,516 customers.

Silver Key Bar and Restaurant is another of the best bars in the city of Cork. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,491 customers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip through Ireland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Cork is the amazing Jameson Distillery Midleton. This attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,187 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Fota Wildlife Park. This zoo and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,820 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Cahir Castle in the region of Munster for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,013 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Munster is the outstanding Rock of Cashel. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,598 visitors, this top sight 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 Kilkenny.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Kilkenny is the 3-star hotel Aspect Hotel Kilkenny. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 773 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Newpark Hotel is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Kilkenny. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,678 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Petronella Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Kilkenny. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 640 customers.

Locals also recommend Butcher Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kilkenny. Butcher Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 563 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kilkenny is Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,409 customers.

After dinner, visit Tynans Bridge House Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Kilkenny. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,409 customers.

Alternatively, Kytelers Inn is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Kilkenny. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,411 customers.

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

You’ll have time to visit two of the most popular areas in Ireland on day 4 of your road trip.

One of the best places to explore in the region of Kilkenny is Kilkenny Castle Park. This excellent attraction is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,744 visitors.

You could then travel to National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology for some unforgettable sightseeing in the city of Dublin. This popular attraction is a national museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,568 visitors. Approximately 370,965 people visit the lovely Dublin every year to see Kilkenny Castle Park. This outstanding codex has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,738 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Dublin is the 4-star hotel The Croke Park Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,650 guests.

Or, you could enjoy a stay at an exclusive 5-star hotel. The The Merrion Hotel is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Dublin. This hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,151 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap apartment, we recommend staying at the 3-star apartment Ha'Penny Bridge. This 3-star apartment has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,854 guests.

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

Locals recommend Shouk as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. Shouk is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,608 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 one of the top bars in the city of Dublin, Shouk. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,608 customers.

You could also relax with a drink 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.

The Brazen Head is a popular bar 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.

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

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Dublin. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible North Bull Island, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin Zoo, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Dublin is North Bull Island. This incredible attraction is an island and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,675 visitors.

National Botanic Gardens is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Dublin. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,675 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Dublin is Dublin Zoo. Attracting over 1,105,005, it's clear that Dublin Zoo is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,485 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Phoenix Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,979 visitors.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin, like Chapter One Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 849 customers.

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

Locals enjoy The Temple Bar Pub, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Dublin. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,491 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Dublin, The Church Café, Late Bar & Restaurant. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,779 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Porterhouse Temple Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,884 customers.

The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant is another of the best bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,719 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip through Ireland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Ha'penny Bridge, Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Dublin is the amazing Ha'penny Bridge. This attraction is a footbridge and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,250 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible anglican or episcopal cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,029 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this famous attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Dublin is the outstanding St Patrick's Cathedral. This anglican or episcopal cathedral has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,857 visitors.

Guinness Storehouse is another popular attraction you can visit in the city of Dublin. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,337 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Galway is the 3-star The Connacht Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,501 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Clayton Hotel Galway is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Galway. This hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,227 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Flannery's Hotel Galway. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,366 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try O'Connell's Bar Galway, one of the best restaurants in the city of Galway. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,659 customers.

Locals also recommend Ard Bia at Nimmos as one of the best restaurants in the city of Galway. Ard Bia at Nimmos is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,099 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Galway is The Quay Street Kitchen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,029 customers.

After dinner, visit O'Connor's Famous Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Galway. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,662 customers.

Alternatively, O'Connell's Bar Galway is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Galway. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,659 customers.

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

On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start your day in the city of Galway and visit amazing attractions, like Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, Connemara National Park, Eyre Square, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of County Galway is Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden. This amazing attraction is a church and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,454 visitors.

Connemara National Park is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of County Galway. This unforgettable attraction is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,743 visitors. This top destination among visitors in County Galway.

You could also choose to visit Eyre Square in the city of Galway. Eyre Square is a square and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,895 visitors.

Another of the most popular attractions you could visit in the city of Galway is Galway Cathedral. Galway Cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,619 visitors.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Esquires - The Organic Coffee Co (Eyre Square). This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 616 customers. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 588 customers. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 979 customers. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,188 customers.

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

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Galway!

Day 8 of your road trip through Ireland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Cliffs of Moher, Craggaunowen, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the city of County Clare is the amazing Cliffs of Moher. This attraction is a cliff and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 32,238 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible island, Craggaunowen. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 501 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this famous attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of County Clare is the outstanding Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,995 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Cork is the 3-star Hotel Isaacs Cork. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 635 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Maldron Hotel Southmall is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Cork. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 655 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Muskerry Arms Bar and B&B Blarney, one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,575 customers.

Locals also recommend Quinlans Seafood Bar Cork as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. Quinlans Seafood Bar Cork is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,527 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cork is The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,534 customers.

After dinner, visit Barry's of Douglas Restaurant & Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Cork. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,290 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Anglers Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,160 customers.

Alternatively, The White Horse is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Cork. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,096 customers.

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

Day 9 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.

Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Cork. This anglican or episcopal cathedral and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,942.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Elizabeth Fort fort is another great option. According to 1,300 reviews, adding up to an average score of 4.4 out of 5 stars, this attraction certainly lives up to its reputation.

You can also stop at Crawford Art Gallery art museum to capture the beauty and wonder of Cork one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,108.

Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the city of Cork before you conclude your short European break.

You’ll then say farewell to Ireland and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in Ireland!