I'm going backpacking to Ireland and Northern Ireland for two months from mid-Feb to mid-April. It's not my first backpacking trip, so I'm fairly knowledgeable on how to travel, but I've never been to Ireland before and am looking for tips. Anything specific on where a good place to meet locals is, where good pubs, cities, towns and villages to visit are, what kind of weather to expect, etc.
I am going by myself, so I'm very interested in meeting locals and fellow travellers.
Thanks!
Expect cool weather and rain. 60-70 in the day, 40-50 at night. Plan on cloudy and rainy days as well. Belfast is a great city with lots to do. There's a great tourist center with lots of free brochures and information of things to see and do. City center also has shopping and historical sites. There are of course, tons of castles and forts and cathedrals and churches to visit throughout the whole island. it's a great place to just explore and stop as you find something that catches your interest.
There are also good hostels, and hotels. Northern Ireland also has a great website, I linked it below. I would recommend the Giants Causeway if anything. It's unique and very scenic, lots of nice walking trails.
You can get food at any corner store, or pop in to a,most any pub. The locals are all helpful and friendly, they'll tell you where to go. Ireland and Northern Ireland both have great tourist centers with maps, local information and knowledgeable people.
You will be here for Paddy's day. Find out nearer the time where the big fireworks display is and go see it. You will not be disappointed.
Feb and March will be cold and windy and maybe even raining, can you believe it rain in Ireland.!!!April can sometimes be warm and sunny.
Old man pubs are the place you want to visit. These are the real pubs and not amid at tourists. If you see a bunch of old men sitting at the bar drinking pints then you are in the right place. You have got to visit the West of Ireland, Kerry, Clare,Galway and Mayo. Lahinch in Co. Clare is a great place to watch the surfers do their thing. You might want go here in April.
I would also recommend going to County Cork to see the Whales and Dolphins. http://www.whalewatchwestcork.com/ You may even see a Humpback whale.
You will be here for Paddy's day. Find out nearer the time where the big fireworks display is and go see it. You will not be disappointed.
Feb and March will be cold and windy and maybe even raining, can you believe it rain in Ireland.!!!April can sometimes be warm and sunny.
Old man pubs are the place you want to visit. These are the real pubs and not amid at tourists. If you see a bunch of old men sitting at the bar drinking pints then you are in the right place. You have got to visit the West of Ireland, Kerry, Clare,Galway and Mayo. Lahinch in Co. Clare is a great place to watch the surfers do their thing. You might want go here in April.
I would also recommend going to County Cork to see the Whales and Dolphins. http://www.whalewatchwestcork.com/ You may even see a Humpback whale
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