amandajayneelizabeth asked:
We are planning to drive from Rosslare to Dublin via Blarney. Yes it is a bit of a round trip but we have 2 days to do it in. We are keen to see the Irish Country side. Will we see enough from the the main roads that the various trip planning websites recommend or should we find and use tiny little country roads?
We are planning to drive from Rosslare to Dublin via Blarney. Yes it is a bit of a round trip but we have 2 days to do it in. We are keen to see the Irish Country side. Will we see enough from the the main roads that the various trip planning websites recommend or should we find and use tiny little country roads?
April 27th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I look forward to your answers as we are going to make a simalar trip and looking for the best deal undecided as yet what route to take liverpool or holyhead as we want to land at dublin happy holiday we shall go for a week in campervan xx
April 29th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Um, I would stick to the main roads. Ireland is the prettiest place in the world so divert if you feel like it, but the main roads are picturesque enough. Don’t try and kiss the blarney stone though, you’ll hurt yourself.
Oh, and they still talk to strangers in pubs. And women don’t run everything. It’s so weird!!
May 1st, 2010 at 1:11 pm
take the country roads. you will see more of the real Ireland with its farmlands, olde castles, etc.
May 4th, 2010 at 7:45 am
If you stay on tiny little roads the entire time, there is no way you will travel the distance in the time available.
The main road from Dungarvan to Cork is reasonably good and it is a lovely drive. The village of Blarney is very pretty. You’ll need about half a day to reach Blarney from Rosslare, assuming you’ll want to make some stops for photos and food.
You could do some detouring to make your trip for Cork to Dublin, but to be honest I wouldn’t recommend it because you don’t know what’s on the roads at any given time, and it could make you very late. People often bring cattle out, or there could be roadworks going on, or just slow farm machinery.
May 4th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
We went from Cork to Waterford once via Donegal. I’ll never take directions from Rodge again………….
May 5th, 2010 at 8:32 am
You’d be surprised at what passes for a main road here.
Use the link below for your routes, you have the option to avoid motor ways.
May 8th, 2010 at 5:18 am
Have a look at Google Maps Directions which will give you all the information you will need. To be honest, I’d rather explore Kilkenny Castle rather than the Blarney Stone. There is a fantastic castle in the center of Kilkenny and the town still has a medieval air to it. It would also be a more direct route, but I think the rewards would be betters. Maybe this doesn’t answer your question, but this is what I would do…
May 11th, 2010 at 12:59 am
tiny little country roads.
May 14th, 2010 at 12:04 am
you take your navigating system and enjoy the trip its good to drive for pleasure. good idea make sure you have full insurance coverage and say good bye to all your friends around. as it seems Driving has become slight risky in the snowish Irish roads and all the best. and take good care of you.
May 16th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Go by coach. The Irish drives are nutters they are as bad as the French Italians. I should know i’ve just come back yesterday
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