9-Day 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 St Patrick's Bridge. This attraction is a bridge and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 609 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 9-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!

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Saint Mary's Cathedral. This attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 987 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible King John's Castle. This castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,569 visitors.

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 Bunratty Castle & Folk Park in the city of Ennis for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,299 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Cliffs of Moher. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 32,619 visitors, this cliff 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 Galway.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Ard Bia at Nimmos, one of the best restaurants in the city of Galway. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,099 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Galway is 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.

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 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 1 night left in Galway.

Today you'll explore the city of Ballinasloe Municipal District. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Connemara National Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,608 visitors.

Walled Victorian Garden is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Ballinasloe Municipal District. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,302 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Ballinasloe Municipal District is Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden. This amazing attraction is a cafe and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,480 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Dunguaire Castle. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,844 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Ireland to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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!

You’ll stay in Dublin for 3 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Galway today is Eyre Square. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,014 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway, an outstanding catholic cathedral, in the city of Galway. Around 4,467 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

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. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. 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 Trim Castle for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,060 visitors.

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

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 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 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 6 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 7 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!

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in Ireland. Today, you'll wake up in Dublin and embark on a scenic drive to Cork, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Dublin 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 Dublin. This attraction is a schloss country house museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10,609 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Kilkenny Castle. This attraction, a beloved schloss country house museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,284 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Rock of Cashel. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,334 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Cahir Castle. This castle and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,990 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Market Lane. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,609 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Luigi Malones Cork. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Cork, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,534 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cornstore Cork. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Cornstore Cork has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,516 customers.

An Bróg Bar + Kitchen is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,592 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!

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.

National Monument is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Cork. This monument and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 455 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!